All in the family: Siblings, fathers and sons celebrate ordained ministry August 22, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Father Michael Carrion and his brother, Father Patrick Carrion, are marking a combined 75 years in the priesthood. They hosted an Aug. 21 celebration of clergy vocations in families for other brothers, fathers and sons throughout the archdiocese.
Delegates prepare for Encuentro to aid Hispanic ministry August 21, 2017By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News The purpose of the V Encuentro is to better understand the influence of the growing Latino/Hispanic population in the church and, in the words of Pope Francis, “to recognize this community’s spiritual needs and what it brings to the table.”
Bishop DiLorenzo “cheerfully did whatever the church asked of him,” Archbishop Lori says August 18, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, World News Archbishop William E. Lori remembered Richmond Bishop Francis Xavier DiLorenzo as a “good moral theologian,” an “excellent seminary rector” and a bishop who “cheerfully did whatever the church asked of him.”
Catholic schools join national focus on early childhood August 17, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools As the school year begins, institutions in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are focusing on a new demographic – preschoolers.
Sister M. Evelyn Howard, IHM, Catonsville teacher, dies at 89 August 16, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Obituaries Sister M. Evelyn Howard taught at St. Agnes School in Catonsville from 1984 to 1991.
After Charlottesville, Archbishop Lori prays for justice and peace before Baltimore City Council August 15, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice, Urban Vicariate, Video “Give us the courage to excise from our midst anger, violence, hatred and bigotry, and the underlying sin of racism that is still so prevalent in our midst,” Archbishop Lori prayed.
State Catholic Conference directors leave Annapolis with ideas, perspective August 14, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Local News, News State Catholic Conference directors from 36 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, gathered July 31-Aug. 2 in Maryland’s capital city to discuss a variety of common concerns to those who assist local bishops with public policy.
Archbishop Lori to celebrate Solemnity of the Assumption at Baltimore Basilica August 14, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Worship & Sacraments Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation, with a special 12:10 p.m. Mass Aug. 15 at the Baltimore Basilica.
Archbishop Lori joins bishops’ call for peace in wake of deadly white nationalist rally August 14, 2017By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News “We must all work together to end the scourge of racism,” Archbishop William E. Lori said, “and unite for the common good of all. Racism must be countered with love and respect.”
Cathedral parishioner’s post-injury art includes brand launch August 9, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry Two years after life-changing accident, Cathedral parishioner continues to add to his art portfolio.
Sister Helena Joseph Balbach, OSF, taught at six schools in Baltimore Archdiocese August 8, 2017By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia taught at six schools inside Baltimore Beltway.
Pezullo, who oversaw CRS’ move to Baltimore, dies at 91 August 7, 2017By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Coming to CRS after a career in the U.S. Foreign Service, Pezzullo is credited with taking the agency “to a new level of professionalism and impact”
