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Vocations

Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomes its newest priest

December 17, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Father Robert Katafiasz humbly walked through a tunnel of applause at the conclusion of his ordination Mass Dec. 15 as the congregation filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore with a passionate rendition of “Lift High the Cross.” The only priest ordained, the 36-year-old was […]

‘Down to earth:’ Pasadena parishioner to be ordained a priest Dec. 15

December 11, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Deacon Robert Katafiasz will be ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore by Archbishop William E. Lori during a 10 a.m. Mass Dec. 15 at the Baltimore Basilica.

Baltimore archdiocese deacon candidates ‘trust the Holy Spirit’s timing of that call’

October 9, 2018
By Rus VanWestervelt
Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Deacons and candidates for that ministry alike agree that the timeless call to serve transcends any crisis facing the Catholic Church. That was among the takeaways from a Deacon Day of Enrichment Oct. 6 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Howard County, where approximately 25 deacons of the Archdiocese of Baltimore renewed their vows, and another 13 entered their admission to candidacy for holy orders.

Three new priests ordained for Archdiocese of Baltimore

June 24, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Archbishop William E. Lori ordained Fathers William Keown, John Martínez and John Streifel in an ancient liturgical rite that lasted approximately two hours.

Retired from the Navy, Deacon William Keown is excited about new role as priest

June 19, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations

Transitional Deacon William Keown never anticipated having a second career, let alone one as a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Deacon John Martínez found support from parishioners in pursuit of the priesthood

June 19, 2018
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations

Deacon Martínez has high hopes for Catholicism in Baltimore and is determined to accompany young adults in their faith journey.

St. Maria Goretti graduate ready for priesthood

June 19, 2018
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations

“In the end I’ve been able to come to this point, this graced point, where the Lord has made clear to me this is my vocation,” Deacon Streifel said.

Are you called? Signs of a religious vocation come in various forms

June 12, 2018
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Sister Lourdes Marie Miranda, vocations director for the Little Sisters of the Poor, points to signs of a religious vocation.

New director of vocations hopes to show others the joy he finds in being a priest

May 30, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

“As long as I’m vocation director, I want to make sure that no one ever says, ‘I thought about being a priest, but I just didn’t have the courage to say yes,” said Father Roth

Baltimore Archdiocese welcomes six new deacons

May 27, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Vocations

There was standing room only as Archbishop William E. Lori ordained six men as deacons May 26 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.

Next men up: Deacons to be ordained May 26

May 23, 2018
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Five men will be ordained transitional deacons one will be ordained a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore May 26 at the Baltimore Basilica.
During the liturgy, Daniel Michaud will be ordained a permanent deacon. 

The perfect Communion gift

May 15, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional, Vocations

Even now as I write this, I am overwhelmed by the radiance of this sacred gift. It has inspired me to consider offering the invitation to vocations to each of my children as they proceed the course of their sacraments of invitation.

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