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Jesuit priest celebrates Mass at Orioles’ Sunday home games 
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Jesuit priest celebrates Mass at Orioles’ Sunday home games 

Rita BuettnerJune 19, 20258 min read
When the Orioles have a home game in Baltimore on a Sunday, Father Baker is at the park, bringing everything he needs for Mass.  
Deacon Alex Mwebaze is happy to call Maryland home
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Deacon Alex Mwebaze is happy to call Maryland home

Katie V. JonesJune 19, 20253 min read
Deacon Mwebaze, along with five other deacons, will be ordained as priests June 21 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, marking the culmination of his journey to priesthood.
Knights of Columbus announces June 19 novena for intention of Pope Leo
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Knights of Columbus announces June 19 novena for intention of Pope Leo

Catholic Review StaffJune 18, 20253 min read
The Knights of Columbus announced a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the intention of Pope Leo XIV. The novena will begin June 19, the anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s ordination to the priesthood, and end June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. 
For Deacon Shiadrik Mokum, the priesthood is all about community
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For Deacon Shiadrik Mokum, the priesthood is all about community

Gerry JacksonJune 18, 20254 min read
Deacon Shiadrik Mokum says all his life “community” has been his major focus.
The Cameroon native sees his journey to the priesthood, which he will complete with his ordination in June at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, as a natural progression of his devotion to community life.
Prodigal son to priest
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Prodigal son to priest

George P. Matysek Jr.June 17, 20254 min read
In the eyes of the world, Deacon James “Jamie” Lancelotta is the unlikeliest candidate for the priesthood.
Radio Interview: Books and Authors: Inspiring Trailblazers
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Radio Interview: Books and Authors: Inspiring Trailblazers

Catholic Review StaffJune 16, 20251 min read
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with two authors whose books feature literal and spiritual trailblazers.
Future priest from Congo has a heart of service
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Future priest from Congo has a heart of service

Samantha SmithJune 16, 20254 min read
Faith has been a vibrant part of Deacon Ilanga’s 46 years of life. It all began in his childhood with his mother bringing him and his eight siblings – five sisters and three brothers – to daily and Sunday Masses as a family. With the church being a five-minute walk from home, Deacon Ilanga was also involved in ministries such as singing in the choir and being an altar server. 
Sister Joan Minella, former principal and pastoral life director, dies
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Sister Joan Minella, former principal and pastoral life director, dies

Catholic Review StaffJune 12, 20253 min read
A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Joan Marie Minella was offered May 30 at Villa Assumpta in Towson. Sister Joan died May 9, just a few days shy of turning 90.
Archbishop Lori offers encouragement to charitable agencies affected by federal cuts
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Archbishop Lori offers encouragement to charitable agencies affected by federal cuts

Katie V. JonesJune 12, 20256 min read
At a time when federal funding cuts are straining the services of charitable organizations across the region, Archbishop William E. Lori offered a message of hope and solidarity during a special “Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice” celebrated June 11 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
Incoming superior general of Oblate Sisters of Providence outlines priorities
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Incoming superior general of Oblate Sisters of Providence outlines priorities

Carole Norris GreeneJune 12, 20255 min read
When Sister Marcia Hall was elected in April as the next superior general of the Baltimore-based Oblate Sisters of Providence, the nation’s oldest functioning Black Catholic religious order, she would have to wait for her new administration to meet to prioritize goals for their four-year tenure.
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