Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the following clergy appointments, effective July 1 and Aug. 1.
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Donald J. Reitz, first lay superintendent of schools in Baltimore Archdiocese, dies
Donald J. Reitz, the first lay superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, was described as a “renaissance man,” equally adept at writing books on education as he was maintaining a car.
Camp GLOW participants share ‘love of Christ’
“It’s an opportunity for people with disabilities to be with each other for a week,” Deacon Fleming said. “It’s a respite for families and caregivers.”
Loyola University grapples with murder of Dean’s List student
Jesuit Father Brian F. Linnane, president of Loyola University Maryland, used Scripture and the sentiments of the grandparents who raised the deceased in attempting to make sense of the grisly murder of one of the college’s rising sophomores.
Edgewater pastor retires after 25 years of priesthood
In retiring July 9, after 11 years as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual help in Edgewater and 25 years as a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Father Joseph Cosgrove received an answer to a prayer he had offered before his ordination.
Sister Mary Ita Lashley, vowed member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, dead at 102
Sister Mary Ita Lashley died peacefully on June 21, 2017. She was 102 years of age and lived the religious life she so desired.
Black Catholics at congress urged to ‘listen, learn, think, act and pray’
United by the words of the prophet of social justice, Catholic Church leaders urged black Catholics to become active, just disciples of Christ. The Archdiocese of Baltimore had a strong presence at the conference.
Young adults invited to rekindle faith at Washington event
Young adults looking to rekindle their faith, draw inspiration or have a chance to meet others searching for deeper meaning in life are invited to attend a major gathering of young adults and young families set for July 22 in Washington, D.C.
Coffee & Doughnuts with Keith Vander Kolk
The Catholic Review sits down with Keith Vander Kolk, president and CEO of St. Agnes Healthcare in Baltimore.
Father Callahan, longest-serving pastor of St. Margaret in Bel Air, dies at 80
“He was a great intramural football player, tough as nails,” Deacon Patrick Goles said of Father Callahan. “He was a hard-nosed pastor, too. He knew what he wanted. Do the right thing, and let the chips fall where they may. That’s how he lived.”
Convocation delegates return to Baltimore energized for missionary discipleship
Several delegates to a historic July 1-4 gathering of nearly 3,500 Catholic leaders from across the country said they returned to the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a renewed commitment to helping people of every background develop a deeper relationship with Christ.
Former St. Elizabeth of Hungary pastor was humble adventurer
Third Order Regular Franciscan Father Robert T. Sisk, who died June 23 at the St. Francis Friary at Mount Assisi in Loretto, Pa., was remembered as a kind-hearted parish priest whose humble personality contrasted with an adventurous past serving in foreign missions.