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Hunt Valley parishioner recalls her former student – a future pope
Teachers often reflect on standout students – the brilliant minds, the star athletes, the unforgettable personalities. But very few can say one of their former students became pope.
Father Herman Benedict Czaster, former Curley teacher, dies at 86
A funeral Mass for Conventual Franciscan Father Herman Benedict Czaster was offered July 10 at St. Adalbert in Elmhurst, N.Y. Father Czaster died July 6. He was 86.
Loyola University Maryland graduate ordained Jesuit priest
Jonathan Pennacchia, a 2014 graduate of Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, was ordained a Jesuit priest June 14 at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City.
Sister Ann Belz dies at 88
A funeral Mass for Sister Ann Belz of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered July 9 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Ann (formerly Sister Mary Lourdes) died July 4. She was 88.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including pastor and associate pastors
See new clergy appointments including pastors, associate pastors, deacons, and more.
Double the learning: Dual enrollment provides college credit to high school students
While still a senior at St. John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown, Samantha Hackley spent the majority of her school days this past year at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, where she was enrolled as a full-time student.
St. Mary’s purchases former Annapolis Area Christian School
A quarter century ago, St. Mary Parish in Annapolis underwent a dramatic expansion, building the St. John Neumann Mission Church. It is adding again to its footprint with the acquisition of a nine-acre parcel near its mission church.
Radio Interview: Exploring the Nicene Creed – Part Two
Father Justin Gough discusses God the Son and Deacon Frederick “Fritz” Bauerschmidt discusses God the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed.
St. Clement Mary Hofbauer adapts to times, cultures as it celebrates 100th anniversary
Deacon John Micciche says the ability of parishioners and clergy to adapt to shifting cultures has allowed St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Church to survive and thrive in the community of Rosedale for 100 years.
Archbishop Lori and Supreme Knight Kelly meet with Pope Leo
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori and Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly met July 4 in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss the work of the order around the world.