Bishop Brennan named to lead Wheeling-Charleston diocese July 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Bishops, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Uncategorized, World News Pope Francis named Bishop Mark E. Brennan as bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which encompasses the state of West Virginia. The July 23 announcement was publicized in Washington, D.C., by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. He will become the ninth bishop of the diocese, which had been the Diocese of Wheeling from its founding in 1850 until 1962, when it became the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Sister Dorothy Rachuba, SSND, taught in Baltimore Catholic schools for 60 years, dies at age 92 July 17, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized Sister Dorothy first encountered the School Sisters of Notre Dame at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Highlandtown.
Staycationing fun, Berger cookies, and other wishes that come true (7 Quick Takes) June 28, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized My sons and I have been staycationing this week, and I don’t know how we can ever fit this week into only 7 Quick Takes. Sit back, buckle up, and let’s go!
Bishop Madden to lead Baltimore prayer walk for peace June 27 June 22, 2019By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar and auxiliary bishop emeritus of Baltimore, will lead a prayer walk for peace June 27 at Transfiguration Catholic Community in Baltimore
A graduation address by the rider-less Preakness horse, Bodexpress May 19, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized If you run the race you were meant to run, if you do it with heart and conviction and joy, you will discover you don’t need the winner’s circle. Because you will already have won.
More than 600 throughout Archdiocese of Baltimore seek entrance into the Catholic Church March 15, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Faith Formation, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized In Annapolis, Baltimore and Emmitsburg, 611 people seeking full communion with the Catholic Church gathered for the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion March 10.
Guests ‘shine’ at Ellicott City special needs prom February 14, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, the prom experience was hosted by churches around the world the night of Feb. 8. A first-time host, OLPH was the only Archdiocese of Baltimore parish to participate.
Deacon Dean Lopata, Severna Park minister, dies at 74 December 3, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized Deacon Dean Lopata, who served as a deacon in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for nearly 21 years, died Nov. 7 at age 74.
Students learn about Blessed Virgin Mary at Rosary Congress October 11, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized Approximately 350 students gathered at the Baltimore Basilica Oct. 10 to learn about Our Lady of Fatima, pray the rosary and tour America’s first cathedral as part of the archdiocesan Rosary Congress.
An encounter at the Charm City Night Market September 23, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized Weeks ago when I heard that Baltimore’s Chinatown Collective was planning the Charm City Night Market, I marked my calendar. I could not wait to go and kick off the Moon Festival with Asian food and music at a festival near Baltimore’s former Chinatown.
Inaugural Faith Fest attracts 2,000 to Harford County September 18, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Video The inaugural Faith Fest in Harford County featured opportunities for worship, along with plenty of fun, family-friendly activities culminating in a colorful fireworks display.
Educators gather for Catholic schools convocation in Timonium August 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized Educators gathered at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium for the eighth-annual convocation to kick off the 2018-19 year.