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Missionary Disciples: ChristLife discovers, follows and shares Christ
People came from 36 U.S. dioceses as well as Canada, Mexico, Ireland and Singapore to participate in the ChristLife National Training Conference at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ellicott City.
Highlandtown parishioner, 99, recalls life of the carnival
A 99-year-old parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown remembers parish carnivals from 90 years ago.
Retired from the Navy, Deacon William Keown is excited about new role as priest
Transitional Deacon William Keown never anticipated having a second career, let alone one as a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Sister Catherine Phelps, longtime leader of Trinity School, dies
Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Catherine Phelps died unexpectedly June 15. A Baltimore native, she served as head of Trinity School for 47 years, twice leading it National Blue Ribbon recognition.
Deacon John Martínez found support from parishioners in pursuit of the priesthood
Deacon Martínez has high hopes for Catholicism in Baltimore and is determined to accompany young adults in their faith journey.
St. Maria Goretti graduate ready for priesthood
“In the end I’ve been able to come to this point, this graced point, where the Lord has made clear to me this is my vocation,” Deacon Streifel said.
Archbishop Lori, bishops across U.S. condemn separation, detention of migrant children
Archbishop William E. Lori joined his brother bishops “and so many others of goodwill in calling on our leaders to cease the current practice of separating children from their mothers…”
Ghana’s Cardinal Turkson appreciates significance of Baltimore
Cardinal Turkson is considered by some to be a potential successor to Pope Francis, and his visit attracted faithful from across Charm City to the basilica.
On another Father’s Day, Archbishop Lori’s blessings include both his parents
Among his many blessings, Archbishop William E Lori counts his parents, Margaret and Francis, 98 and 97, respectively.
Sister Mary Lambert Rossi, I.H.M., dies at 88
Sister Mary Lambert served the Archdiocese of Baltimore from 1988 to 2017,