“(The future priest) must have the ability to see where mercy is needed and the healthy zeal to make himself readily available to apply the healing balm of God’s mercy with the love of a genuine father and pastor,” Archbishop Pierre said.
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Baltimore’s Sister Mary Madonna Gies, R.S.M., dies at 89
A funeral Mass was offered March 10 for Sister of Mercy Mary Madonna Gies at the Villa in Timonium. A Baltimore native who spent most of her ministry teaching in area schools, she died March 7 at age 89 after 72 years as a Sister of Mercy.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore, pro sports and the Sabbath
The era of “blue laws” restricted most business operations on Sunday. In the city, that meant Major League Baseball and National Football League games could not start before 2:05 p.m.
Catholics, Lutherans unite in prayer at St. Mary’s Seminary and University
Catholic and Lutheran leaders came together for a service at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
Maryvale joins other Catholic schools in honoring victims of gun violence
Silently and reverently, students from Maryvale Preparatory School pressed red flags into the ground outside their school as the names of victims of last month’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Fla., were read during a March 14 prayer service.
Former Yankee star and Mount St. Joseph graduate headlines Catholic Men’s Conference
Father Charles Canterna shared the powerful story of the conversion of a a convicted murderer who was the last person to be executed in Maryland.
Marylanders march for life in Annapolis
In the midst of a wintry mix and cold temperatures, faithful Marylanders marched in Annapolis for the state’s March for Life March 12.
Sister Jean Clare Rohe, 100 years young, looks back on service in Baltimore
Franciscan Sister Jean Clare Rohe, who spent decades ministering in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, turns 100 March 12.
Baltimore seminarians spend break serving in Guatemala
The seminarians ranged from pre-theology to those in their temporary diaconate year. They worked alongside the native people in many projects.
Pro-life advocates to march on Annapolis
It will begin with a youth rally, from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Third federal judge rules on ending DACA; he says Trump acted legally
A federal judge in Maryland has ruled that President Donald Trump acted legally in ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, saying “the decision to wind down DACA in an orderly manner was rational.”
Religious men and women a ‘firm foundation’ for Baltimore Archdiocese
Archbishop Lori said that the local church cannot thrive without men and women in consecrated life, whose impact is felt throughout the archdiocese. They were celebrated and honored on the World Day for Consecrated Life March 3.