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Chrism Mass

The Catholic Review Cathedral of Mary Our Queen The celebration of the Mass of Chrism marks a privileged moment for the People of God throughout the Church Universal this week and what a privileged moment this is for me to stand in your midst, the People of God of Baltimore. Should the history and development […]

Archdiocese to Announce Bicentennial Events

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, will unveil the program of events and official logo commemorating the Premier See of Baltimore’s 200th anniversary as an Archdiocese at a press conference at the Baltimore Basilica Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m. During his first visit to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI will recognize the […]

Holy Thursday liturgy highlights service to others

With a simple white apron cinched at his waist, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien washed the feet of 12 people during the March 20 Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Homeland. The symbolic gesture – repeated in parishes throughout the archdiocese – was a re-enactment of Christ’s washing of the feet of the 12 apostles at the Last Supper and a reminder that Christians are called to be servants to others.

Holy Week 2008

The Catholic Review Chrism Mass message is food for the soul. The last several years, as each very special Chrism Mass approaches, I have found food for the soul in a 2002 Chrism Mass homily offered by Baltimore’s proud native son Bishop Victor Galeone of St. Augustine. I thought I should share it with you […]

Fond memories of Monsignor James. J. Cronin

I remember the faithfulness of Monsignor James J. Cronin (CR, Feb. 13). Every Sunday after Mass he would be standing outside our church ready to greet us to smile and say hello or to share something funny that would make you laugh. Somehow he made you feel better. He excelled in lifting our human spirit.

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