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Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including two new pastors
Archbishop William E. Lori has announced clergy appointments, including a new pastor for St. Peter Claver/St. Pius V and Ss. Philip and James in Charles Village.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Christmas music and the power of song in times of plague
Dr. Remi Chiu, a musicologist at Loyola University Maryland shares insights about Christmas music and the historic power of music in times of plague and pandemic.
St. Isaac Jogues’ St. Monica Ministry bearing ‘overwhelming’ fruit
Parishioners of St. Isaac Jogues have discovered that big things can indeed start in small ways.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, ‘Star of New Evangelization,’ unites cultures
Our Lady of Guadalupe has united cultures throughout the centuries ever since she first appeared in a series of apparitions in 1531.
Mercy High to take on Maryvale in new chapter in girls’ basketball tradition
Mercy High School in Baltimore and Maryvale Preparatory School in Lutherville announced Dec. 10 they will begin a new tradition in girls basketball Feb. 25 when the two all-girls schools compete in “The Classic.”
Catholic Charities of Baltimore launches largest capital campaign in its history
The funds of the historic $75 million “Greater Promise” fundraising effort will support Catholic Charities’ nearly 100 programs, with a primary focus on an Intergenerational Center in West Baltimore, expanding school readiness through Head Start, Gallagher Services and the Cherry Hill Town Center.
School Sisters of Notre Dame face challenge of closing facilities
Of the Atlantic-Midwest Province’s 381 sisters, 323 are over age 70.
Notre Dame of Maryland University broadens science research with endowed chair
A new endowed chair at Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore will give students greater access to work in science research as they pursue careers in the sciences.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Catching up with Matt Birk/New film on St. Joseph
Matt Birk is best known as a hardworking offensive lineman who helped the Baltimore Ravens win a Superbowl in 2013. He’s also a devoted Catholic, father of eight and a champion of the pro-life cause.
Year of St. Joseph wraps up with lasting impact in Archdiocese of Baltimore
Pope Francis announced the Year of St. Joseph Dec. 8, 2020. Archbishop William E. Lori then designated 10 churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore named for St. Joseph as official pilgrimage sites where people could pray, meditate and receive special plenary indulgences.