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.
All in the timing July 12, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church, Uncategorized Maybe, I find myself realizing, we all long to understand time better so we can know how to make better use of it.
National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg shares vision for growth June 29, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized The National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg has a vision for expansion that would include a new church and prayer pathway.
Clergy assignments include three retirements June 6, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the retirement of three priests, among other assignments.
Second allegation of child sexual abuse made against Highlandtown priest June 4, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized Jerri Burkhardt, director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, sent a letter to parishioners of Our Lady of Pompei concerning a priest who served at their parish.
Bishop Madden to lead Baltimore prayer walk for peace May 24 May 23, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Urban Vicariate Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar and auxiliary bishop emeritus of Baltimore, will lead a prayer walk for peace May 24 at St. Ann Parish, 2201 Greenmount Avenue, in East Baltimore.
