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Archbishop Lori Welcomes Appointment of Archbishop Wilton Gregory as Archbishop of Washington, D.C.

April 4, 2019
By Archdiocese of Baltimore
Filed Under: Local News, News, Press Release

For Immediate Release Thursday, April 4, 2019 “On behalf of the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, I extend heartfelt best wishes and prayers to Archbishop Wilton Gregory on his appointment as the next Archbishop of Washington,” Archbishop William E. Lori said. “Our two local Churches enjoy a uniquely collegial history […]

St. Clement basketball reunion honors late deacon who never stopped giving to Lansdowne

April 3, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

A basketball reunion for St. Clement I in Lansdowne will be held at a nearby gym, built by brothers who played for the late deacon who began the parish program in the mid-1960s.

Adapting with autism

April 3, 2019
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

Nathaniel, now 13, will be confirmed by Bishop Mark E. Brennan April 30, right on schedule with his peers – and in the same month dedicated to National Autism Awareness.

Calvert Hall, Loyola Blakefield men behind the logo add to community feel of 100th Turkey Bowl

April 2, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Sports, Turkey Bowl

The coaches and presidents from Calvert Hall College High School and Loyola Blakefield echoed the point: the Turkey Bowl is about more than football.

Baltimore Archdiocese liturgical ministers gather for day of formation

April 2, 2019
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Faith Formation, Feature, Local News, News

A Ministry Enrichment Gathering, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Divine Worship and facilitated by Liturgy Training Publications of Chicago, attracted participants from approximately 26 parishes March 30.

Davidsonville parish offers ‘pampering and prayer’ for caregivers

April 1, 2019
By Karen Sampson Hoffman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News

Sponsored by the Faith and Abilities ministry and supported by additional parish groups, the day brings together those who care for family members with illness or disability.

17th century iron cross returns to St. Clement’s Island

March 29, 2019
By Mark Zimmermann
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

On Maryland Day, a treasured artifact of early U.S. Catholic history – a 17th century iron cross believed to have been hammered together by a blacksmith on board either the Ark or the Dove – returned to St. Clement’s Island in Southern Maryland.

Norbertine Father Brian A. Zielinski, former pastor of Baltimore-area parishes, dies at 78

March 29, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Norbertine Father Brian A. Zielinski, who served as pastor of Our Lady, Queen of Peace in Middle River and St. Thomas More in Baltimore, died March 24 at age 78.

Three Western Maryland churches recommended to close

March 28, 2019
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

The proposed closure of three Western Maryland churches, all part of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in Cumberland, was announced at Masses over the weekend of March 23-24.

Archbishop Lori commends State Senate for defeating physician-assisted suicide

March 27, 2019
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life

Archbishop William E. Lori commended the Maryland State Senate for defeating what he called a “deeply-flawed” bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Maryland.

French orchestra will fill Baltimore Basilica with music

March 27, 2019
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

The Orchestre d’Harmonie de Saint-Omer will present a concert April 12, 7 p.m., at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore to celebrate 300 years of Franco-American cooperation and history.

Altar servers, sacristans honored with inaugural Monsignor Valenzano Service Awards

March 26, 2019
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Twenty-four young men, including three who intend to enter seminary in the fall, were among the inaugural recipients of the Monsignor Valenzano Service Award March 24.