Deacon Dean Lopata, who served as a deacon in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for nearly 21 years, died Nov. 7 at age 74.
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Students learn about Blessed Virgin Mary at Rosary Congress
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
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
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
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
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
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
Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the retirement of three priests, among other assignments.
Second allegation of child sexual abuse made against Highlandtown priest
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
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.
Harlem Park Head Start preschool teacher receives funding
Stephanie Hall, a preschool teacher at Catholic Charities of Baltimore City Head Start in Harlem Park, received funding to help renovate part of her classroom into an art studio, and to aid other projects.
Boiling eggs, a new teakettle, a Garmin for Jesus, and more (7 Quick Takes)
Every year when I take out the eggs for Easter I google “how to boil eggs.”