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Men from around the country pray for end to abortion as bishops meet in Baltimore
The marchers walked 1.6 miles from the abortion clinic to the Baltimore Renaissance Hotel, where they prayed the rosary outside the hotel in which U.S. bishops are meeting Nov. 15-18 for their fall general assembly.
Pastor of St. Leo pistol-whipped during robbery
Three days after he was pistol-whipped and robbed, the pastor of St. Leo the Great in Little Italy said he has been overwhelmed by support from his parish and the wider community as he heals from his injuries and takes time to come to terms with what happened.
Archbishop Lori will preach homily as U.S. bishops return to Baltimore
When the U.S. bishops gather in person as a body for the first time since 2019 at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Nov. 15-17, one of the most anticipated topics is a document regarding the Eucharist.
Clarke Removed from MDDC Hall of Fame
The Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association has removed Edward J. Clarke, the late editor and owner of the Worcester Democrat, from its Hall of Fame after a review of his published work revealed vile commentary, extreme racism and the promotion of lynching.
Knights of Columbus put ‘faith into action’ with new winter coats for children
Children from across the Baltimore area were all smiles Nov. 10 after receiving brand-new winter coats from Archbishop William E. Lori and members of the Knights of Columbus.
Catholic Charities recognizes three dedicated service award winners
Catholic Charities of Baltimore is recognizing three individuals who have consistently supported Catholic Charities and served their communities in an unparalleled spirit of giving.
Mount’s partnership with local provider to yield on-campus health care services
A partnership between Mount St. Mary’s University and Seminary and local health care provider Frederick Health will facilitate enhanced wellness services not only for Mount students, student-athletes, staff and seminarians, but also for residents of northern Frederick County, said William Davies, vice president for business and finance at the Mount.
From slave to portraiture artist
Johnson is an important figure in early federal and late colonial American portraiture art, Fulco said, whose story shows the increasing contributions of African Americans to American society in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Redemptorist Father Carl Hoegerl dies at 98
A funeral Mass for Redemptorist Father Carl W. Hoegerl will be offered Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazon de Jesus in Highlandtown. Father Hoegerl died Nov. 4. He was 98.
RADIO INTERVIEW: The Eucharist, Joys and Challenges of Catholic Journalism
Christopher Gunty talks with Los Angeles Bishop Robert Barron about the Eucharist and why the U.S. bishops are hoping for a revival of eucharistic devotion. The second segment features George Matysek Jr, new managing editor of Catholic Review Media, discussing the joys and challenges of working in Catholic journalism.