local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsSaints Virtual tours open doors of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Emmitsburg shrine to the world Catholic News ServiceMay 26, 20215 min read When the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg closed its historical buildings to public tours last year due to the pandemic, its team opened a window, a Zoom window. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirement Soul physician: As retirement nears, daily Mass remains a constant for Father Whatley Erik ZygmontMay 25, 20219 min read Father Whatley loves the Mass. It captivates him. “How can transforming the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ be boring?” he said. “It’s boring because you haven’t taken the time to ponder what’s going on there.” #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirement ‘Everyone counts’ to Monsignor Burke, retiring after 62 years as priest of Baltimore Archdiocese Paul McMullenMay 24, 202111 min read The second half of his life has been devoted to not just leading a parish strong enough to support a thriving K-8 school during an era in which most city parishes closed theirs, but recruiting fellow priests and laypeople to share in the cause of empowering the downtrodden. #IamCatholicBaltimore BasilicaFeatureLocal NewsNews Latrobe, who designed US Capitol, added similar distinction to Baltimore Mary K. TilghmanMay 24, 20216 min read The first Catholic cathedral in the United States could have been a Gothic structure, but the first bishop for the Catholic Church in America wanted something forward-looking for the new country. #IamCatholicBooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsParentingRadio InterviewSaints RADIO INTERVIEW: The “Little Way” of St. Thérèse of Lisieux/Holy parents of a saint Catholic Review StaffMay 24, 20211 min read Learn more about the “Little Way” of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and how she was influenced by her holy parents, Ss. Louis and Zelie Martin. #IamCatholicdeaconsFeatureLocal NewsNewsVideoVocations Thirteen men become deacons, ambassadors of the ‘domestic church,’ Archbishop Lori says Tim SwiftMay 24, 20216 min read “You have sought to make your homes not merely places of love and security, but indeed, havens of faith and hope and love,” Archbishop Lori said in his homily. “You discerned a calling to serve the larger church, your parishes and the archdiocese, just as you serve so generously the domestic churches you have established.” FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirement Father Orchik requested assignment in city, came to ‘love’ Baltimore Paul McMullenMay 21, 20217 min read “Baltimore is a real down-to-earth town and it just suits me, suits my personality,” Father Orchik said. Archbishop Mitchell RozanskiFeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Jean Rozanski, devoted Catholic and mother of archbishop of St. Louis, dies at 84 Tim SwiftMay 21, 20214 min read Jean Rozanski, a devoted Catholic, wife and mother whose son rose to become the archbishop of St. Louis, died May 19 after suffering a stroke. She was 84. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirement Father Frank Brauer, the quiet force that binds St. Francis Xavier together, prepares to say goodbye Tim SwiftMay 20, 20216 min read As a pastor and priest, Father Brauer has had a laser-like focus on the liturgy from the music to the homilies. Father Brauer said a strong Mass is the foundation of the parish community so it’s vital to keep the liturgy sharp and engaging. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsUncategorizedVocations Archdiocese of Baltimore set to welcome 13 permanent deacons Catholic Review StaffMay 19, 20215 min read Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain 13 men to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Baltimore May 22 during a rite at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the 10 a.m. Mass is by invitation only; a livestream will be available at archbalt.org. Brief biographical sketches of the […] Previous 1 … 220 221 222 … 419 Next
