Deacon John “Jack” Ames Jr., who helped the healing pathway of hundreds of people who have endured the post-abortion journey and who served in ministry at St. Agnes in Catonsville, died Feb. 8. He was 74.

St. Valentine’s Day may be known for flowers, cards and chocolates, but for some couples, it is also a moment to reflect on decades of shared love and commitment. In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, several couples who have been married 60 years or more shared their stories of meeting, building families and nurturing faith together.  

This St. Valentine’s Day, the Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Martin’s Home for the Aged in Catonsville are hoping for a ring – but a gem or even a gold or silver necklace would be welcome, too.

Incense rose, voices sang and young hearts were turned toward Christ at Mount 2000, the yearly eucharistic retreat for high schoolers hosted by Mount St. Mary’s Seminary.

A funeral Mass for Oblate Sister of Providence M. Felicia Avila will be offered at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Oblate Sisters of Providence motherhouse chapel in Arbutus. Sister Felecia, whose more than 60 years of ministry included serving at St. Ambrose Parish in Park Heights, died Feb. 2. She was 89.

Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Tim Jeffries and Joe Reynolds, producers of the popular video series “Sinners and Saints,” which is now filming its third season.

In a new pastoral letter released Feb. 9, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore takes the approaching occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary to address “a moment of grace and responsibility” 

In the five years since Archbishop William E. Lori established the Institute for Evangelization – building on the work of a former Department of Evangelization but significantly expanding its scope and reach – it has become a spark and an inspiration, bringing encouragement and resources to parishes as they help form missionary disciples.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore announced Feb. 2 that it has expanded its community outreach partnerships at the Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center, which is set to open this spring in West Baltimore.  

Catholics are asked to put their faith into action again Feb. 11 for Maryland’s Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day, the largest annual multi-issue advocacy outreach organized by the Maryland Catholic Conference.