local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Seek the City campaign moves from listening phase to vision phase with a moving “Call to Prayer” Gerry JacksonJune 28, 202311 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore hosted its “Call to Prayer” June 27 to close the listening phase and usher in the vision phase of its mission to reshape the Catholic Church in Baltimore City. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocationsWestern Vicariate Father Edward Hendricks, trailblazer in pastoral planning, will remain in Western Maryland for retirement George P. Matysek Jr.June 28, 20238 min read “It’s so rewarding that people let you into their lives at these key moments – the birth of a child, marriage, illness or death – and it’s the role of the priest to be thankful for that invitation and to walk with them in their journey as far as they want us to walk with them and to recognize we’re probably going to get more out of it than we give,” he said. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Father Gregory Rapisarda to continue healthcare ministry in retirement Nancy Menefee JacksonJune 28, 20235 min read Father Rapisarda, who prefers to be called “Father Greg,” is retiring at 75, but he plans to be plenty present. FeatureLocal NewsNewsParish Anniversary 2023 Tested by fire: Libertytown parish thrives for 200 years Kurt JensenJune 27, 20234 min read St. Peter the Apostle in Libertytown has 1,300 families for worship and activities on its 14-acre campus with eight buildings, FeatureJournalismLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: The Catholic Media Catholic Review StaffJune 26, 20231 min read As the Catholic Media Association met in Baltimore June 6-9, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Rob DeFrancesco, executive director of the association, and Gretchen Crowe, the new president of the CMA, to discuss today’s challenges and learn how Catholic media outlets are thriving as they include once-common diocesan newspapers as well as magazines, websites, social media, and audio and visual media. FeatureLocal NewsNew Priests 2023NewsVocations Historic day: Archbishop Lori ordains largest class of priests in more than 40 years Kurt JensenJune 26, 202312 min read The June 24 priesthood ordinations at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland marked two happy occasions in the cathedral’s history. FeatureLocal NewsNewsParish Anniversary 2023 Pikesville parish celebrates legacy of resilience Jamie HuntJune 26, 20234 min read The parish was founded in 1848 to serve a largely Irish congregation, many of whom had fled “The Great Hunger” in their homeland. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Father Jack Ward, passionate about canon law, plans for retirement Lisa HarlowJune 26, 20236 min read Father John “Jack” Ward, a priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for nearly four decades known for his sense of humor and concern for parishioners, will retire on Sept. 30. Currently pastor of Our Lady of the Fields in Millersville, Father Ward has enjoyed a long ministry that includes serving in the Archdiocese of Baltimore […] FeatureLocal NewsNewsParish Anniversary 2023 Glyndon parish celebrates 150 years of growth Jamie HuntJune 23, 20233 min read At Sacred Heart in Glyndon, the run-up to its 150th anniversary was a kind of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” situation. Black Catholic MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeSaints ‘Exciting times’ for Baltimore and Oblate Sisters as Mother Lange’s sainthood cause advances Gerry JacksonJune 22, 20236 min read Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore rejoiced June 22 at the prospects of one of their own moving closer to sainthood. Mother Lange, also the founder of the Baltimore-based Oblate Sisters of Providence, was declared venerable when Pope France signed a decree recognizing her as having “lived the Christian virtues in a heroic way. “ Previous 1 … 147 148 149 … 435 Next
