local news Local NewsNewsObituaries Father Thomas Loftus put preaching into practice Erik ZygmontJune 5, 20153 min read Redemptorist Father Thomas Brendan Loftus, who served at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown and Our Lady of Fatima in Baltimore, was remembered for the personal commitment behind his strident preaching. deaconsLocal NewsNewsVocations Archbishop Lori ordains eight new deacons for Baltimore archdiocese George P. Matysek Jr.May 18, 20156 min read In an ancient gesture, the archbishop laid his hands on their bowed heads – silently conferring the gift of the Holy Spirit. He offered a prayer of ordination, asking God to dedicate each man to the service of the church. Disabilities MinistryLocal NewsNewsWestern Vicariate ‘All made in God’s image’: Frederick L’Arche events bring together those with and without disabilities George P. Matysek Jr.April 24, 20155 min read People with developmental disabilities gather once a month at St. Katharine to enjoy meeting people in the wider community. Local NewsNews Warm welcome: Burmese immigrants find haven at Our Lady of Victory Parish Paul McMullenMarch 6, 20154 min read “The Burmese people bring a great vitality to the parish,” Father Klunk said. “My goal is to integrate the community into the parish.” Local NewsNews Research uncovers new information about Mother Mary Lange George P. Matysek Jr.February 6, 20154 min read How much do you know about the pioneering foundress of the Oblate Sisters of Providence? Local NewsNews Catholic landmarks emerged from Great Baltimore Fire George P. Matysek Jr.February 2, 20152 min read When the Great Baltimore Fire ripped through the city’s downtown business district, Thomas J. O’Neill sought divine intervention. Baltimore BasilicaLocal NewsNewsRespect Life Georgie’s Story: Choosing life when the prognosis is death George P. Matysek Jr.January 23, 20157 min read The ultrasound technician who gently swept a probe across my wife’s gel-covered belly spoke hardly a word. Local NewsNewsObituaries Mark Pacione, ‘giant’ in youth ministry, dies at 60 George P. Matysek Jr.December 30, 20146 min read Mark D. Pacione, a nationally respected leader in youth and young adult ministry, died suddenly Dec. 29. Local NewsNewsObituariesPrison Ministry Father Hipsley, former Cumberland pastor and prison minister, dies at 76 George P. Matysek Jr.December 18, 20144 min read Father Milton A. Hipsley Jr., a former longtime pastor and beloved Cumberland-area prison chaplain, died Dec. 17. Baltimore BasilicaLocal NewsNewsUrban Vicariate Monstrance fished from reservoir centerpiece of new adoration chapel George P. Matysek Jr.November 25, 20146 min read A man fishing at the Loch Raven Reservoir in north Baltimore County some two decades ago was convinced he had snagged a big fish when his line hooked something substantial. After reeling in his haul, the angler had no fish. He had, however, caught something even more remarkable: a large Gothic monstrance used by Catholics to hold the Eucharist for worship. Previous 1 … 301 302 303 … 342 Next