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A funeral Mass for Deacon James Awalt, a member of the second ordination class of permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, will be held June 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph, Fullerton. A Christian wake is scheduled for June 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Lassahn Funeral Home, 7401 Belair Road, with visitation from 7-9 p.m. Deacon Awalt, who was residing at Oak Crest Retirement Community in Parkville, died June 14. He was 81.

Vigil helps shooting victim’s mother look for own peace

Zina Smith couldn’t stop shaking her head.

New era begins for St. Mary’s Spiritual Center and Historical Site

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Father John C. Kemper, S.S. can’t help but feel humbled when he works as the director of the St. Mary’s Spiritual Center and Historic Site on Paca Street in downtown Baltimore.

Poverty has become political issue, says Catholic Charities official

WASHINGTON – Poverty represents different things to different people. “For us, it’s a moral issue,” said Candy Hill, senior vice president for social policy and government affairs at Catholic Charities USA.

At congress, African and Asian cardinals discuss church life

QUEBEC CITY – Several cardinals from around the world gave the status of church life in their countries and regions at the 49th International Eucharistic Congress.

Rudy Gay scores 43 points in Spalding Alum Game

With the tip-off minutes away, Rudy Gay made his entrance quietly, sauntering into the gym ready to play.

Mount de Sales grad top rookie for Navy’s lacrosse team

Meg Decker capped a sensational inaugural lacrosse season at the U.S. Naval Academy by being voted Rookie of the Year by LaxPower.com.

Prayer guides transitional deacon on journey to priesthood

When John Rapisarda was a student at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, he played guitar in a punk/alternative band and spent time with friends and family. The soft-spoken teen with a sense of humor had no inkling that he would one day become a Catholic priest.

Youthful enthusiasm still lingers from papal visit

What is God whispering to you? That was the question Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien posed to a group of youths at St. John, Westminster, June 14, during a Mass that reunited many who saw Pope Benedict XVI during his April visit to the U.S.

Memorial Mass to be celebrated one month later for Father Brooksbank

One month after the death of Father Kevin Brooksbank, associate pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Baynesville, the parish community will celebrate a “Month’s Mind” memorial Mass for the priest June 25 at 7p.m.

Mr. Russert remembered for his fondness for church, faithfulness

WASHINGTON – NBC News Washington bureau chief and “Meet the Press” moderator Tim Russert, who died June 13 at the age of 58, was remembered for his warm lifelong ties to the Catholic Church and his support for Catholic education as well as for his career covering politics.

Retired law school dean, widowed grandfather, ordained to priesthood