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Clergy assignments include three retirements
Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the retirement of three priests, among other assignments.
Solitude and solace
After open-heart surgery, Paul McMullen’s gratitude is keener than ever.
Archdiocesan cemetery blesses new garden for cremation remains
New Cathedral Cemetery has established a new garden for cremated remains.
Russell joins archdiocese as community affairs director
“I am honored to be asked to serve the archdiocese in this capacity and thrilled to have the opportunity to support the good work of the church,” Russell said.
Second allegation of child sexual abuse made against Highlandtown priest
Jerri Burkhardt, director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, sent a letter to parishioners of Our Lady of Pompei concerning a priest who served at their parish.
Archbishop Lori urges Ellicott City parishioners to help one another in flood aftermath
The archbishop encouraged the people to allow the eucharistic presence of Jesus to make them more present to one another and give themselves to one another, even in the most trying of times.
Fullerton parishioners, students respond after officer’s murder
While police looked for those responsible for the death of a Baltimore County police officer, St. Joseph School in Fullerton kept students calm walk they were on lockdown.
Christ the King parishioners evangelize neighborhoods
Parishioners of Christ the King in Glen Burnie are taking to the streets to evangelize.
New director of vocations hopes to show others the joy he finds in being a priest
“As long as I’m vocation director, I want to make sure that no one ever says, ‘I thought about being a priest, but I just didn’t have the courage to say yes,” said Father Roth
Ellicott City hit by second flash flood in less than two years
Several Catholic institutions were affected by the devastating floods that slammed Howard County and other areas May 27.









