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How can we be peacemakers in a divided world?

December 24, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

In this Christmas season, Christians are often reminded that Christ is the “Prince of Peace” foretold by the prophet Isaiah. We sing songs of peace on earth and good will toward all. But what does it mean to be a peacemaker? What are practical ways to heal the divide?

Pilgrimage for the Sea Services Mass celebrated at Mother Seton’s shrine

October 5, 2021
By Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

The special Mass brings together members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Public Health Services with family and friends to join in prayer to thank St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for her protection and ask for her continued intercession for the country, the safety of all those at sea and for those who have fallen while serving their country.

Emmitsburg ‘angel’: Travelers in distress find St. Anthony Shrine fortuitous crash site

June 21, 2021
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Candida Montilla came upon the woman she describes as her guardian angel by accident – literally.

Deacon Kady’s path to priesthood included Saudi Arabia, footsteps of St. Paul

June 16, 2021
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, Western Vicariate

“Scott is a marked man, a good man,” Father Gauchat said. “There’s an integrity about him, a peace, a maturity. I’m proud that he hung in there.”

Approaching retirement, Monsignor Luca leaves monumental legacy of parish expansion and pastoral sensitivity

May 27, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Western Vicariate

“Monumental” is an apt description of Monsignor Joseph L. Luca’s accomplishments at St. Louis Parish in Clarksville.

Treasured artifacts that belonged to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton return to Emmitsburg

March 12, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Saints, Western Vicariate

“They’re here to help us tell her story and make Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton more relatable,” said Rob Judge, executive director of the Seton Shrine.

Love connects China with Frostburg

March 10, 2021
By Karen Sampson Hoffman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, It's about love, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Francis Tam grew up in Macao, China, where his family tried to find a bride for him. After he took a teaching job at Frostburg State University and settled in Allegany County, he met Margaret McGann and realized that his family’s choices of prospective wives were not right for him.

Father Thomas Gills, retired Air Force chaplain, recalls ‘powerful ministry’ to wounded and dying

January 30, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, 9/11, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Western Vicariate

“You’re face-to-face with 19- and 20-year olds who had lost an arm or both arms, a leg or both legs, and writhing in pain,” Father Gills said, “and you would just touch them through prayer and somehow God would work through those prayers to lift them up and give them renewed hope and an optimistic view of the future.”

Monsignor Paul Byrnes, ‘super pastor’ to Western Maryland, dies at 84

August 21, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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.

‘Music heals:’ Frederick County music minister’s podcast sponsors relief fund

April 20, 2020
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Divine Worship, Local News, News, Western Vicariate, Worship & Sacraments

Pastoral musicians and liturgical music publishers have jumped in to help struggling church musicians through “As Music Heals,” an emergency assistance fund.

Closing Masses held in Cresaptown, Mount Savage

February 10, 2020
By 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.

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