‘Hardworking’ Baltimore County pastor renowned for hospitality dies suddenly December 3, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Father Michael W. Carrion, a longtime Baltimore County pastor known for his strong work ethic and boundless hospitality, died suddenly Nov. 30.
From abuse to ‘nones,’ U.S. bishops share concerns with pope December 3, 2019By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, World News To have the U.S. bishops making their “ad limina” visits now is “very providential, a sign of God’s love for us,” Archbishop William Lori said.
Archbishop Lori: Bishops must focus on poor, not seek personal gain December 2, 2019By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, World News The example of St. Peter and the teaching of his successor encourage bishops to serve their flocks “willingly and generously,” Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said.
Walking up Holy Cross aisle to marry – 134 years after her great-grandparents December 1, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News When Josephine Fangman and Ferdinand Wehberg married at Holy Cross in November 1885, they began a family legacy at the South Baltimore church which includes a fourth generation tying the knot.
Approach Advent with a sense of wonder November 30, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Open Window It’s almost impossible not to get caught up in the busyness of the season. So, maybe instead of resisting, we should lean into all of it. Maybe we can embrace the fullness of Advent and soak it all in.
Archdiocese, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Mourn Loss of Longtime Pastor, Father Michael Carrion, Who Died Saturday Unexpectedly at Age 68 November 30, 2019By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Local News, News, Press Release, Uncategorized Father Michael Carrion, longtime pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Towson, died unexpectedly Saturday at age 68. Father Carrion, who led the parish for almost 20 years, died of an apparent heart attack.
Thanksgiving leftovers and highlights, oyster shucking, a ride in a vintage car, and more (7 Quick Takes) November 29, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Thanksgiving is about spending time with people we love, but it’s also about the food. And you can’t have Thanksgiving dinner without pie.
My favorite gift to buy is that for a stranger November 29, 2019By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Snippets of Faith This Christmas season, as your family and mine add unnecessary “stuff” to the pile collecting in our closets, dressers, and cabinets, let us remember there are good and hardworking families in our community who are not as blessed to afford new things.
Advent: Parishes, schools prepare the way November 29, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Advent, Feature, Local News, News Here are some steps Catholics can take to embrace Advent and prepare for the coming of the Lord.
Calvert Hall rolls to 33-10 victory over Loyola Blakefield in 100th Turkey Bowl November 28, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Turkey Bowl Calvert Hall rose to the occasion of the 100th Turkey Bowl Nov. 28 at sold-out Johnny Unitas Stadium, where the Cardinals rode the big plays of senior Cole Herbert and a ground game led by classmate Sean Tucker to a 33-10 rout of Loyola Blakefield.
Did Judas receive Communion?/ Refusing to baptize November 28, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Kenneth Doyle fields questions about whether Judas received Communion and a priest refusing to baptize a baby.
‘Time for a different approach’ November 27, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary We have to do something – actually we have to do a lot of somethings: strengthen families, fight poverty, promote the dignity of life – so that when we get to the end of 2020, we’re not looking at 300 or more homicides in Baltimore again.
