Historic Cumberland shrine celebrates 175 years June 29, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023, Western Vicariate The Shrine of Ss. Peter and Paul is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. For many in Western Maryland, the historic church is a hallowed place of prayer that serves as a physical link to Cumberland’s Catholic past.
Tested by fire: Libertytown parish thrives for 200 years June 27, 2023By Kurt Jensen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023 St. Peter the Apostle in Libertytown has 1,300 families for worship and activities on its 14-acre campus with eight buildings,
Pikesville parish celebrates legacy of resilience June 26, 2023By Jamie Hunt Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023 The parish was founded in 1848 to serve a largely Irish congregation, many of whom had fled “The Great Hunger” in their homeland.
Glyndon parish celebrates 150 years of growth June 23, 2023By Jamie Hunt Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023 At Sacred Heart in Glyndon, the run-up to its 150th anniversary was a kind of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” situation.
Most Precious Blood finds its niche by intimately serving unique needs of community June 21, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023 Situated between one of the largest urban parks in the nation and a collection of high-density housing, Most Precious Blood is a parish that has found its niche in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Sacred Heart of Jesus marks 150 years serving Baltimore immigrants June 20, 2023By Priscila González de Doran Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023 From its beginning 150 years ago, when it served as the home for recently arrived German newcomers to its status today as the largest parish for Spanish-speaking immigrants, Sacred Heart of Jesus/Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown has been a refuge for Catholic immigrants.
St. Ann has been anchored in faith for 150 years June 15, 2023By Mary K. Tilghman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023 Anchors have defined St. Ann in northeast Baltimore for 150 years – from the anchor Captain William Kennedy brought home from his ship, The Wanderer, to the parish’s symbolic role as an anchor of the community.
IHM offers ‘vibrant’ experience as it celebrates 75th anniversary June 12, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023 IHM offers everything from a bustling school to a top-flight music program to active adult and youth sports activities.