A quarter century ago, St. Mary Parish in Annapolis underwent a dramatic expansion, building the St. John Neumann Mission Church. It is adding again to its footprint with the acquisition of a nine-acre parcel near its mission church.

Father Justin Gough discusses God the Son and Deacon Frederick “Fritz” Bauerschmidt discusses God the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed.

Deacon John Micciche says the ability of parishioners and clergy to adapt to shifting cultures has allowed St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Church to survive and thrive in the community of Rosedale for 100 years.

Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori and Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly met July 4 in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss the work of the order around the world.

The fire was caused by a lightning strike during an afternoon storm that passed through Dundalk, according to Tom Alban, director of risk management for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The lightning affected the electronics on the church’s bell system, which then overheated and caused the fire, he said. 

David Kinkopf’s first day as executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore began July 1 with shy waves from preschoolers and ended with a cheerful new nickname – “Big Boss” – as he toured several of the organization’s programs across the region.

All across the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Catholic high schools produce graduates who excel in everything from academics to sports and Christian service. The Catholic Review highlights four of them.

The fire began around 2:30 p.m. Parish leaders believe it may have been caused by a lightning strike, though the cause has not yet been confirmed. While no one was injured, flames and water left visible damage to several parts of the building, including the reconciliation room, vestibule, downstairs restroom and the stairwell leading to the bell tower, according to the parish.

At the end of the 2024-25 academic year, 2,156 seniors graduated from 17 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

On today’s show – and again next week – we’re diving into the Creed: where it came from, what we mean when we say it and why it still matters.