Catholic Schools Convocation encourages archdiocesan educators to ‘rise above’ August 21, 2015By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Local News, News Dr. Barbara McGraw Edmondson used AOB teacher’s words as she spoke at the 2015 Catholic Schools Convocation.
Hands made for ministry August 5, 2015By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations “What is it that you hope to accomplish as a deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore?” Deacon Miguel Sainz’s thoughtful answer to that question would have bombed in a job interview, but it helped secure a spot in one of the archdiocese’s early classes for the permanent diaconate.
Callum researched, shared story of Maryland black Catholics July 29, 2015By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Local News, News, Obituaries St. Francis Xavier Church in East Baltimore bade farewell July 28 to the scholar who made its rich history come alive.
Lead post-Vatican II architect dies at 84 July 23, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Local News, News, Obituaries William L. Gaudreau, a leading post-Vatican II architect who designed many churches, school buildings and other structures in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died July 6 of heart failure at the Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care in Baltimore. He was 84.
Monsignor Feild, longtime Taneytown pastor, retires at 82 July 9, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations After 20 years as pastor of St. Joseph and 56 years in active ministry as a priest, Monsignor Feild retired July 1 and took up residence at Mercy Ridge Retirement Community in Timonium.
Archbishop Lori joins local Catholic leaders in welcoming encyclical on ecology June 19, 2015By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Environment, Local News, News Archbishop Lori joined other local leaders in welcoming Pope Francis’ document on ecology, says pope has begun a “new conversation.”
Father Thomas Loftus put preaching into practice June 5, 2015By Erik Zygmont Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Redemptorist Father Thomas Brendan Loftus, who served at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown and Our Lady of Fatima in Baltimore, was remembered for the personal commitment behind his strident preaching.
‘All made in God’s image’: Frederick L’Arche events bring together those with and without disabilities April 24, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News, Western Vicariate People with developmental disabilities gather once a month at St. Katharine to enjoy meeting people in the wider community.
Research uncovers new information about Mother Mary Lange February 6, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News How much do you know about the pioneering foundress of the Oblate Sisters of Providence?
Catholic landmarks emerged from Great Baltimore Fire February 2, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News When the Great Baltimore Fire ripped through the city’s downtown business district, Thomas J. O’Neill sought divine intervention.
Georgie’s Story: Choosing life when the prognosis is death January 23, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Respect Life The ultrasound technician who gently swept a probe across my wife’s gel-covered belly spoke hardly a word.
Mark Pacione, ‘giant’ in youth ministry, dies at 60 December 30, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Mark D. Pacione, a nationally respected leader in youth and young adult ministry, died suddenly Dec. 29.
