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Chrism Mass includes renewal of commitments, distribution of holy oils
More than 24 gallons of oil were distributed to parishes and other Catholic institutions at the archdiocesan chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland March 26.
Missionary Disciples: Holy Spirit orders up ‘fast’ food in Harford County
It was Lent in 2012 when Laura Mattheiss heeded the call of the Holy Spirit to feed those in need.
Faith and science go hand-in-hand for Mount St. Mary’s student
The more deeply Veronica Balick probes cellular and molecular biology, the more firmly she believes in the existence of God.
HUD secretary Ben Carson tours Sarah’s House, a Catholic Charities shelter
Ben Carson, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on March 23 visited Sarah’s House, a Catholic Charities of Baltimore shelter for families dealing with homelessness.
Baltimore Catholic school students join peers in march against gun violence
The formal program opened at noon with the choir from Cardinal Shehan School in Baltimore backing Andra Day and Common on “Rise Up.”
Bishop Madden to lead Baltimore prayer walk for peace March 28
Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar and auxiliary bishop emeritus of Baltimore, will lead a prayer walk for peace March 28 at St. Francis Xavier in East Baltimore (1501 E. Oliver Street).
Poll shows increased support for BOOST funding
A poll released March 13 showed a support for an increase in funding for the State of Maryland’s Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Scholarship Program.
Appealing faces
The Catholic Review shares the stories of three people who have benefited from the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.
Holy Week schedules announced for Archbishop Lori, parishes
Find the Holy Week schedule for your parish and see where Archbishop Lori will lead archdiocesan celebrations.
Father Kennard Muller, founding pastor of Edgewood parish, dies
Father Kennard Muller, the founding pastor of Prince of Peace in Edgewood, died at 84. He spent his final years in residence at St. Ignatius in Hickory, where he was known for being a confessor and for dining out with members of the community.