Archdiocesan policy now allows for outdoor and other locations for weddings June 6, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News A new policy promulgated by Archbishop William E. Lori allows weddings at locations other than a parish church.
Holy Rosary offers encounter with God’s love on Divine Mercy Sunday April 9, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Video “It’s just so amazing and so beautiful seeing so many people taking advantage of the graces of this day,” said Elissa Voss.
Forgiveness is theme of Divine Mercy Sunday in Archdiocese of Baltimore April 6, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Local News, News Archbishop Lori will celebrate a 1:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Sunday Mass April 8 at Holy Rosary, home of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Divine Mercy Shrine.
Chrism Mass includes renewal of commitments, distribution of holy oils March 27, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Video 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.
Holy Week schedules announced for Archbishop Lori, parishes March 22, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments Find the Holy Week schedule for your parish and see where Archbishop Lori will lead archdiocesan celebrations.
Day of Reconciliation is March 19 March 16, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will have a special opportunity to go to confession on a Day of Reconcilation, scheduled for March 19.
Ready or not, here comes God’s grace December 9, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Divine Worship, Feature, Open Window In the case of First Reconciliation, we just need to do the very best we can to prepare our children and trust that God will take care of the rest.
Advent begins with Mercy December 2, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Video Giving time, talents and resources via spiritual and corporal works of mercy offers a way for Catholics to serve while preparing for the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord.
Tridentine Mass in Hagerstown speaks to ‘majesty of the church’ September 19, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Divine Worship, Local News, News HAGERSTOWN – A 13-year-old girl with pink hair, black fingernails, a shiny silver belt and a hip-hop cap sat two pews in front of an elderly woman with a black veil over her head during a special Tridentine Mass celebrated Sept. 11 at St. Mary in Hagerstown.
Father Hilgartner helps nation’s Catholics prepare for new translation of Roman Missal July 6, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Divine Worship, Local News, News Father Richard B. Hilgartner’s jaw dropped the first time he read bits of a draft of the new English translation of the Roman Missal – the book of liturgical prayers that is scheduled to be introduced in parishes Nov. 27.
‘And with your spirit’: Father Hilgartner previews liturgical change June 24, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Divine Worship, Local News, News The Latin is, “Dominus vobiscum et cum spiritu tuo.” It contains no verb. It’s as much a statement of fact as it is a greeting, Father Hilgartner said.
Exsultet is challenge and joy for deacons April 2, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Divine Worship, Local News, News Every Easter Vigil, deacons throughout the archdiocese face one of the most challenging yet spiritually rewarding duties of their ministry: chanting the Exsultet.
