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Sister Anna Maria Keenaghan, O.S.F., dies at 86
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Sister Anna Maria Keenaghan, O.S.F., dies at 86

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 23, 20241 min read
A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Anna Maria Keenaghan (formerly Sister Mary Lydia) will be offered Feb. 23 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Anna Maria died Feb. 19. She was 86 and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 67 years.
Hundreds to come into full communion with Catholic Church in Archdiocese of Baltimore
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Hundreds to come into full communion with Catholic Church in Archdiocese of Baltimore

Kurt JensenFebruary 22, 20245 min read
Talk to any of the nearly 700 catechumens and candidates who filled the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland Feb. 18 for the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion who will enter the Catholic Church this Easter, and you won’t hear them reflect about a sense of adventure on a new journey.
John Carroll student drawn to art, Ukrainian culture
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John Carroll student drawn to art, Ukrainian culture

Eric ClaytonFebruary 22, 20245 min read
Even at 15 years old, Kamila Sokolyk already knows that, for her, art is more than a hobby. One day, she hopes to carry those paints and pencils into her career.
Baltimore representatives make pastoral visitation to El Salvador
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Baltimore representatives make pastoral visitation to El Salvador

George P. Matysek Jr.February 21, 20246 min read
To better understand the social, spiritual and cultural realities of the people of El Salvador and to better serve people of Salvadoran descent in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Lia Garcia and Father Austin Murphy were part of a recent pastoral visit to the Central American nation Jan. 25-30.
Calvert Hall grad Scott Riesett a hot commodity in music industry as Grammy Award-winning producer
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Calvert Hall grad Scott Riesett a hot commodity in music industry as Grammy Award-winning producer

Gerry JacksonFebruary 20, 20246 min read
Scott Riesett, a 1989 graduate of Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, reached the pinnacle of the music business as one of the producers of an album for the Broadway production of “Some Like it Hot.”
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including four associate pastor assignments
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Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including four associate pastor assignments

Catholic Review StaffFebruary 19, 20242 min read
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including four associate pastor assignments
Summer camps can be transformative for teens
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Summer camps can be transformative for teens

Adriana MontesFebruary 19, 20245 min read
This summer, teens in the Archdiocese of Baltimore can engage in transformative experiences through three impactful camps: Baltimore Work Camp, Appalachia Work Camp and Damascus Camp.
Deacon Hugh H. Mills Jr., who served at St. Clement I and St. Alphonsus shrine, dies at 84
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Deacon Hugh H. Mills Jr., who served at St. Clement I and St. Alphonsus shrine, dies at 84

Lisa HarlowFebruary 15, 20245 min read
Deacon Hugh H. Mills Jr., a deacon in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for more than 30 years, died Feb. 8 at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center. He was 84.
In advance of his Baltimore debut, Andrea Bocelli shares journey of faith
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In advance of his Baltimore debut, Andrea Bocelli shares journey of faith

George P. Matysek Jr.February 15, 20247 min read
For Bocelli, who is set to perform his first concert in Baltimore Feb. 20 at CFG Bank Arena, his Catholic faith is at the heart of who he is as a person and a performer. His faith, which he described as a “priceless gift,” helps drive the selection of his musical repertoire and his charitable outreach, he said.
Second chance at love: Conversion brings spiritual completion for Pasadena couple
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Second chance at love: Conversion brings spiritual completion for Pasadena couple

Adriana MontesFebruary 14, 20243 min read
As she struggled with the pain of her partner’s death, Janet McClary found purpose in moving forward with her life.
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