New director of vocations hopes to show others the joy he finds in being a priest May 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations “As long as I’m vocation director, I want to make sure that no one ever says, ‘I thought about being a priest, but I just didn’t have the courage to say yes,” said Father Roth
Ellicott City hit by second flash flood in less than two years May 29, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Several Catholic institutions were affected by the devastating floods that slammed Howard County and other areas May 27.
Baltimore Archdiocese welcomes six new deacons May 27, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Vocations There was standing room only as Archbishop William E. Lori ordained six men as deacons May 26 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.
Howard County retreat center celebrates 50 years May 24, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours opened in 1968, and it has been contributing to the order’s mission of healing the mind, body and spirit ever since.
Next men up: Deacons to be ordained May 26 May 23, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Five men will be ordained transitional deacons one will be ordained a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore May 26 at the Baltimore Basilica. During the liturgy, Daniel Michaud will be ordained a permanent deacon.
Bishop Madden to lead Baltimore prayer walk for peace May 24 May 23, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Urban Vicariate Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar and auxiliary bishop emeritus of Baltimore, will lead a prayer walk for peace May 24 at St. Ann Parish, 2201 Greenmount Avenue, in East Baltimore.
Heavy rains impact Archdiocese of Baltimore May 22, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Local News, News The effects from the last week of heavy and consistent rains are widespread through the Archdiocese of Baltimore, ranging from a fallen tree that was more than 100 years old, to a sinkhole.
Big fifth inning leads Curley to first A Conference baseball title since 2001 May 22, 2018By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports A breakout fifth-inning and a strong six-inning pitching performance by senior Paul Nixon led Archbishop Curley to an 8 -3 victory over Gilman at Harford Community College May 21
Archdiocese details plans for K-8 school on West Side May 22, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Archdiocese of Baltimore plans a 21st-century school for West Baltimore that will fill a gap in the community and provide a cafeteria, gymnasium, science labs, maker spaces and recreation space.
Sister M. Helen Hemmer, I.H.M., dies at 90 May 22, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Helen served as the coordinator of religious education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore 1986-89.
Accompanying families, reaching out to youth recurring encuentro themes May 21, 2018By Norma Montenegro Flynn Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News The Catholic Church needs to walk with and accompany Hispanic and immigrant families, reach out to youth and young adults, and strengthen faith and leadership formation.
Baltimore Archdiocese removes priest over allegations of child sexual abuse from 1970s May 21, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News Pursuant to Archdiocesan policy, the Archdiocese suspended Father Esposito from ministry and removed his faculties to function as a priest, pending the outcome of its investigation.
