The inaugural Faith Fest in Harford County featured opportunities for worship, along with plenty of fun, family-friendly activities culminating in a colorful fireworks display.
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Archbishop Lori hears faithful’s concerns about scandals
In the five weeks after a Pennsylvania grand jury released a report detailing allegations of sexual abuse of more than 1,000 minors by 301 priests, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore visited more than a dozen locations in the archdiocese
Archbishop Lori with West Virginia’s faithful on ‘journey of healing, reconciliation and a hopeful future’
The goal of this investigation is to arrive at the truth and justice for the good of individuals involved and for the common good of the church we love,” Archbishop Lori said.
Esperanza Center temporarily closed due to neighboring fire
Esperanza Center, a Catholic Charities outreach located on South Broadway in Fells Point, is temporarily closed due to a four-alarm fire Sept. 7 in the neighboring Budeke’s Paints building. It will remain closed until repairs are made and the building is safe.
Sister Joanne Frey, M.H.S.H., dies at almost 100
Mission Helper of the Sacred Heart Sister Joanne Frey – whose ministries took her from Texas, where she was a catechist to the children of migrant workers, to Washington, D.C., where she taught religious education to Caroline Kennedy – died Aug. 27.
Baltimore City to pay a portion of pro-life pregnancy center’s legal fees
The City of Baltimore will pay $1.1 million to cover some of the legal fees incurred by the Center for Pregnancy Concerns after the center won a protracted legal battle over a city law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives.
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Lori as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
Following his acceptance of the letter of resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop William E. Lori apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference is Sept. 14-15
The Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference is focused on helping people experience spiritual freedom.
Dragon Boat races ‘brings out the best’ for Catholic Charities of Baltimore
A little rain – at some moments, actually, a lot of rain – didn’t keep paddlers or spectators away from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Sept. 8, for Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s’ 11th Biennial Dragon Boat Races.
New leaders take up service at eight Catholic schools
Eight schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are under new leadership this year.
Parishes, parishioners across Baltimore Archdiocese join day of prayer and fasting for reparation in abuse crisis
At least 33 parishes responded to Archbishop William E. Lori’s call to prayer and repentance for the healing of victims of sexual abuse and the healing of the church. The archbishop called for Masses and fasting Sept. 7 as a day of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Forming leaders: New program at Maryvale Prep offers experience beyond classroom
As director of Maryvale Preparatory School’s Leadership Institute, Mary Ellen Fise is dedicated to developing innovative methods that will form the lions of society.