Monsignor Paul Byrnes, ‘super pastor’ to Western Maryland, dies at 84 August 21, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate Monsignor Paul Byrnes, who was known for years as the “super pastor” of Western Maryland, died Aug. 19 at his home along Deep Creek Lake. He was 84.
Pandemic turns REAL for Libertytown youth volunteers August 6, 2020By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Video, Western Vicariate, Youth Ministry During the week-long outreach, 33 volunteers worked at five job sites including a home in New Windsor.
Closing Masses held in Cresaptown, Mount Savage February 10, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Western Vicariate Our Lady of the Mountains Parish celebrated the final Mass at St. Ambrose Church in Cresaptown Jan. 25 and the final regular Mass at St. Patrick, Mount Savage, the following day.
Cumberland couple marks 70 years of marriage and religious tolerance January 14, 2020By Anna Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Dorothy and Fred Squires are celebrating 70 years of marriage. They have inculcated a sense of respect for religious diversity among their children.
Cumberland parish will close Cresaptown church, lease Mount Savage November 24, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, which was formed by the merger of five parishes eight years ago, has received permission from Archbishop William E. Lori to close two of its churches.
St. John the Evangelist Church reopens in Frederick October 16, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate St. John the Evangelist Church in Frederick opened again for Mass Sept. 25 once the parish got the go-ahead that it was safe to return to the church following problems with falling crown molding.
Frederick church closes temporarily after falling plaster causes damage September 20, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Weekend Masses at St. John the Evangelist in Frederick will be offered Sept. 21-22 in the school hall while the church remains closed during clean-up and inspections following incidents of falling plaster.
At Quo Vadis retreat, it’s easy to meet ‘new seminarian every day’ July 31, 2019By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Vocations, Western Vicariate EMMITSBURG – Quo Vadis, an annual summer retreat for high-school aged males considering a religious vocation, took a different tack July 25. The retreat is hosted by seminarians of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. On the third of its four days, however, 62 participants heard not from a seminarian studying Theology or in his pastoral year, […]
Camp GLOW smiles brighten Howard County parishioner’s battle with cancer July 11, 2019By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Western Vicariate Even cancer couldn’t keep Jane De Hitta away from her role as a companion at a camp for adults with disabilities.
South Washington County pastorate celebrates ‘Pentecost in the Park’ June 10, 2019By Karen Sampson Hoffman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Local News, News, Western Vicariate The three parishes of South Washington County grew closer June 9, with a community Mass and picnic.
Garrett County parishioners maintain strong faith, serve others May 16, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Faces of Faith, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Jean and Bill Schrider are active parishioners at Western Maryland’s St. Peter the Apostle in Oakland who volunteer in hospice ministry.
Luke mill closure sends prayers, former pastors to Allegany County May 7, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Bishop Adam J. Parker and Monsignor James W. Hannon added their presence to prayers for the Tri-Towns community affected by the impending closure of one of Western Maryland’s largest employers.
