Catching up with the ‘Woodstock Nun’ August 8, 2016By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations A six-second clip of Sister Susanne Bunn of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart flashing the peace sign at the site of the Woodstock music festival made her a cultural icon.
Former dentist finds new joy as Carmelite nun July 21, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Blog, The Narthex, Vocations It was on her 30th birthday when Celia Ashton first stepped inside the monastery of the Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore.A successful dentist who had long harbored thoughts of becoming a religious sister, Celia had been invited to attend Mass at the monastery by some of her patients who happened to be Religious
Father Rubeling’s priestly ordination is a family affair June 27, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori ordained Father Michael Rubeling as the newest priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore June 25.
Hands made for ministry August 5, 2015By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations “What is it that you hope to accomplish as a deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore?” Deacon Miguel Sainz’s thoughtful answer to that question would have bombed in a job interview, but it helped secure a spot in one of the archdiocese’s early classes for the permanent diaconate.
Archbishop Lori ordains eight new deacons for Baltimore archdiocese May 18, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Local News, News, Vocations In an ancient gesture, the archbishop laid his hands on their bowed heads – silently conferring the gift of the Holy Spirit. He offered a prayer of ordination, asking God to dedicate each man to the service of the church.
Baltimore’s new priests will include former engineer, 49 June 19, 2014By Elizabeth Lowe Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Ned Conklin was 8 when he first considered becoming a priest. The notion returned every five years, but he repeatedly dismissed the idea.
All in the family: Seminarians include pair of brothers August 15, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations The priesthood is all in the family for two pairs of brothers in the Baltimore archdiocese.
Baltimore archbishop makes house calls to help foster vocations January 10, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Entering the seminary is not irrevocable, the archbishop said. It’s part of a discernment process to discover whether God is calling them to the priesthood.
Cardinal O’Brien reflects on joys and challenges of his Baltimore years February 23, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Vocations Cardinal O’Brien leaves an indelible mark on his adopted home – reconfiguring the school system, starting a parish-planning process, speaking out strongly in defense of life and new immigrants, supporting traditional marriage and naming key leaders to archdiocesan posts.
Men in Black games get a ‘W’ in promoting vocations October 27, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Sports, Vocations Designed as a way of promoting religious vocations, the Men in Black basketball game was all about fun and awareness.
Hermit lives out ancient vocation in Essex September 30, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations “I’m so content it’s pathetic,” she said with a booming laugh. “A hermit is with the Lord the entire time. How could you not be happy?”
Archbishop O’Brien welcomes 10 Episcopal nuns, priest into Catholic Church September 10, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations A spiritual journey that began seven years ago ended in the sanctuary of a Catonsville convent Sept. 3 when 10 Episcopal nuns and their priest chaplain were received into full communion with the Catholic Church.