On a Mission: Young parishioners, students opt for summer service August 6, 2019By Lisa Harlow Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News For many youths and young adults in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, summer travel meant mission work. Whether it was to the other side of the world or remaining in Maryland, giving back has definitely been trending.
Camp St. Vincent continues to enrich summers of children experiencing homelessness August 5, 2019By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Since June 24, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore has brightened the summer of more than 250 children experiencing homelessness.
Franciscan Center, FCA team on soccer camp to benefit those experiencing homelessness July 30, 2019By Todd Karpovich Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Social Teaching, Feature, Local News, News, Sports, Urban Vicariate The Franciscan Center partnered with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Calvert Hall College High School on a soccer clinic that benefited those experiencing homelessness July 27.
DC choir’s message to Baltimore County parish: ‘We’re all family’ July 29, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, MLK Pastoral Letter, News, Parishes Inspired by Archbishop Lori’s pastoral reflections on racism, the pastor of St. Joseph, Fullerton invited a Gospel choir from Washington, D.C., to the parish.
Vacation Bible school: No lions, tigers and bears, but horses, games, snacks – and Scripture July 25, 2019By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Parishes, Youth Programs As Cherry Hill, Hydes and Linthicum Heights show, the concept of Vacation Bible School encompasses many approaches and activities.
Plea to ‘walk with them’ resonates at refugee-themed Highlandtown Stations of the Cross July 24, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate The pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús led the public display of support for migrants and refugees.
Black clergy, religious women soak up Baltimore history at joint conference July 23, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Black Catholic Ministry, deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Priests and Deacons, Urban Vicariate The gathering began with a Mass honoring jubilarians at Historic St. Francis Xavier, the first Black Catholic church in the United States.
In retirement, Fullerton parishioner keeps an eye on the heavens July 16, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News Jim O’Leary spent 44 years as a senior scientist at the Maryland Science Center.
Camp GLOW smiles brighten Howard County parishioner’s battle with cancer July 11, 2019By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Western Vicariate Even cancer couldn’t keep Jane De Hitta away from her role as a companion at a camp for adults with disabilities.
Catholic Charities program hones ability to secure substantive employment July 8, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic St. Edward’s Workforce Development Center partners with Vehicles for Change on Baltimore’s west side.
Class of 2019: Tiny start, big finish for Maimone twins at Mercy High, Loyola Blakefield July 3, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Connor and Kayleigh Maimone’s connection to Mercy High, which includes an Eagle Scout project and a graduation, began with their 2001 baptism there.
Class of 2019: St. Mary’s Doud excelled as equestrian, advocate for immigrants July 2, 2019By Karen Sampson Hoffman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools In addition to being the valedictorian at St. Mary’s High in Annapolis and an accomplished equestrian, Aidan Doud is active in helping immigrants adjust to the U.S.
