Advancement

Evenings of Grace: Stories of Hope and Gratitude from Fullerton and Davidsonville

On two spring evenings this May, two parishes, St. Joseph in Fullerton and Holy Family in Davidsonville, opened their doors for gratitude. These weren’t typical receptions. There were no head tables, no awards, no program booklets. Instead, there were simple conversations over light fare, familiar faces from across parish lines, and a warm spirit of...
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Faith in Action: Catching Up with Stacy Golden, Director of Family, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries

The moment Stacy Golden appears on the screen the energy of the call shifts. She radiates enthusiasm—talking fast, laughing easily, and leaning into the conversation like an old friend catching up. As the Director of Family, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries for the Archdiocese, she’s been on a mission to revitalize faith formation, and her...
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Mourning One of Our Own: Terry Brashears, Longtime Advancement Team Member, Dies in Car Accident

Teresa Ellen “Terry” Brashears, an Annapolis resident who found a second career in fundraising for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died April 19 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Frederick County. She was 69, and had worked many years in the archdiocesan Advancement Department, most recently as assistant director of the Catholic Community Foundation...
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The Standing Strong Conference: A Day for Catholic Men of Our Archdiocese

My destination was St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Fullerton, Maryland, where hundreds of men were gathering for the Standing Strong conference, hosted by the Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Maryland. I had been looking forward to it for weeks, but as I made the drive in, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. What I...
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Yadira Marie Crespo Rodriguez’s Determination to See Her Son, Emmanual Succeed in School

Yadira Marie Crespo Rodriguez has always been fierce in her determination to provide her son, Emanuel, with opportunities she never had. Sitting down to talk about why she chose Catholic education for Emmanuel, Yadira’s deep faith and strong values shine through in every word. For her, enrolling Emanuel in a Catholic school was about more...
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A Letter from Seminarian Ryan Gerbes

“Jesus will always need men to bring Him to the people.” Dear Friends of Seminarians in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, The cited words above from my parish priest have never left my heart. Originally from Essex, Maryland, I am a second-year seminarian in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and have just begun my philosophy studies at...
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The Braca Family’s Immediate Sense of Belonging at Archbishop Borders School

As Roxanne Fiddler, Director of the Archdiocese’s Partners in Excellence (PIE) Scholarship Program, and I made our way into Archbishop Borders School, located in the vibrant Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore, the energy of the school was immediately noticeable. As we entered, friendly staff welcomed us with smiles, and the colorful student artwork that lined the...
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Bishop Adam Parker’s Passion for Ministry and His Thanksgiving Message

As we settled in for an interview with Most Reverend Adam J. Parker, Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the mood was light. We started with some quick, fun questions to break the ice and get to know Bishop Parker a little better before diving into the deeper topics. How do...
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A Ministry of Service, Compassion and Empathy: Father Rapisarda’s Approach to Hospital Chaplaincy

Father Gregory Rapisarda approaches each hospital room with a gentle knock, a quiet smile, and an open heart. “Tell me your story,” he begins softly, inviting patients to share more than just their symptoms or conditions. His presence, humble yet unwavering, often brings a sense of calm to those facing fear and uncertainty. “Where are...
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How Catholic Education Became Kaitlyn Ramos’ Mission

When Kaitlyn Ramos speaks about her role as a co-principal of Archbishop Borders School, her words reflect both the weight of responsibility and the deep joy she finds in her work. The path that led her to this position wasn’t always clear, but looking back, it seems almost destined. “I kind of did the opposite...
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From DC Consultant to Baltimore Service: Rick Opatick (Member Support, Society of St. Vincent de Paul) on His Spiritual Growth, Deepening Faith, and Commitment to Service

Growing up in Pittsburgh, Rick Opatick was a cradle Catholic, “Later, I began to realize how much I didn’t know,” he recalls. “Catechism in the 70s…there was no Bible study…it was more about getting along.” It wasn’t until later in life that Rick began to embrace more fully his faith and its call to service...
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Faith’s Power to Guide and Renew: A Chat with Andrew Middleton, Director of Apostleship of the Sea

Andrew Middleton’s journey with the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS), an essential ministry under the Archdiocese of Baltimore, began at a surprising and transformative chapter in his life. Raised Catholic in the Sacred Heart of Mary Parish, Andrew’s return to the Church and his subsequent involvement in ministry is a testament to faith’s power to...
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