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Western Vicariate

Capuchins celebrate 150 years of ministry in Cumberland

November 3, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Capuchins’ arrival with a special Nov. 1 Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul on the Feast of All Saints.

Father Michael M. Romano installed as rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary

October 31, 2025
By Dominic Wilkinson
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, Western Vicariate

Proclaiming his profession of faith and taking an oath of fidelity during his Oct. 28 installation Mass as rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Father Michael Romano’s promises echoed through the historic Immaculate Conception Chapel.

Maryland Catholics renew Appalachian mission

October 29, 2025
By Jay Sorgi
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Environment, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice, Western Vicariate

More than 100 Catholics from across Appalachia, including many from Baltimore to Mountain Maryland, gathered in Pittsburgh Oct. 25 for “Conversations in the Spirit.”

St. Katharine Drexel explores synodal participation in Frederick

September 18, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Synodality, Western Vicariate

The parishioners of St. Katharine Drexel in Frederick found themselves at a turning point in the summer of 2024 after the retirement of their founding pastor, Father Keith Boisvert.

Pilgrims walk in the footsteps of America’s first saint

June 22, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

In celebration of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s 50th anniversary of canonization this year, the four-day pilgrimage was organized to trace the steps of the first American-born saint’s journey from Baltimore to Emmitsburg in the 19th century.

Dinners build camaraderie for parishioners in Western Maryland

May 19, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Though all the diners are members of the Catholic Parishes of South Washington County – a pastorate that includes St. Joseph in Hagerstown, St. Augustine in Williamsport and St. James in Boonsboro – this steadfast rule has played a key role in maintaining the group’s cohesion and longevity.

Western Maryland parishes hit by devastating floodwaters

May 16, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Two days after torrential rain caused flooding in the Georges Creek Valley in Western Maryland, Father Scott Kady, pastor of Divine Mercy Parish felt blessed.

At St. Mary’s School in Hagerstown, vision takes shape to save a school

May 12, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate

St. Mary, a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School, has also set high academic goals alongside its faith-centered mission.

Bishop Adam Parker celebrates 25 years of priesthood

April 29, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, Western Vicariate

Here in Western Maryland near the Appalachian Mountains, Bishop Parker began his priesthood as an associate pastor at St. Peter 25 years ago. Bishop Parker returned to what he called “his number one assignment” to celebrate his silver jubilee with an April 27 Mass. 

Controversy stirs over bar’s location in former sanctuary of closed Frederick chapel

January 3, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Western Vicariate

The Wye Oak Tavern at Visitation Frederick, the new hotel in Frederick, has made quite a stir since its opening on Dec. 19 and not because it is run by Frederick’s famous chefs, brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio.

Seminarian makes ‘a brave shave’ to raise funds for church playground

November 15, 2024
By Samantha Smith
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, Western Vicariate

Jeremy Belk started the day Nov. 10 with a full head of hair and a beard. By the end of the day, his brother had shorn him of it all.

Monsignor James Hannon, known for pastoral outreach and planning, dies at 71

October 9, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate

Monsignor James W. Hannon, a former pastor and director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s clergy personnel office who was beloved for his pastoral presence to people, died Oct. 6.

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