Father Riccardo to speak on core mysteries of faith in Ellicott City Feb. 11 January 30, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Father John Riccardo and the Acts XXIX Team will be the featured speakers during a Feb. 11 “evening of renewal and worship” beginning at 7 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City. Father John Riccardo (Courtesy Acts XXIX Team) “I am excited to share with you an opportunity to reignite your enthusiasm for sharing your love of the Lord and His Church and invite you to a spirited evening with nationally recognized Fr. John Riccardo and the Acts XXIX Team,” Archbishop William E. Lori wrote in a message to Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore. “They will lead an experience focusing on the core mysteries of our faith – specifically, the meaning of Christ’s Incarnation and its fulfillment through His Passion, Death and Resurrection.” Known for his weekly podcasts and blogs, Father Riccardo was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit in 1996. ACTS XXIX is a nonprofit Catholic ministry Father Riccardo founded in 2019 to engage people more in the Gospel. “He is somebody who brings his own personal story and a real-life perspective on how people can follow Jesus,” said Father Andy Aaron, pastor of the Pastorate of St. Paul and Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City. Church of the Resurrection, he noted, had participated in Father Riccardo’s Rescue Project, a series of video sessions and questions over several weeks followed by a half-day retreat, during a past Lenten season. “It was serendipity that he was coming,” Father Aaron said, as the church, along with St. Paul, is planning to host the program again during this upcoming Lenten season. The archbishop encouraged parishioners to invite family members, friends, neighbors or anyone “who would benefit from this uplifting message.” A freewill offering of $10 is suggested. The event is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Institute for Evangelization. To register, click here. Email Katie V. Jones at kjones@CatholicReview.org Read More Local News Radio Interview: Why a world-class pianist gave up a promising career to become a priest ‘Present’: Archbishop Lori ordains 14 permanent deacons at solemn, yet joy-filled Mass Archdiocesan staff celebrates Archbishop Lori’s 75th birthday Knott Scholars recognized A seagull on the Sistine Chapel inspires a story about being loved as you are Young Catholic missionaries bring hope to Baltimore’s homeless population Copyright © 2025 Catholic Review Media Print
