Just as Fr. McGivney encourages priests to holiness and charity, so too the amazing array of saints, canonized and uncanonized, encourage all of us to embrace our baptismal call to holiness, to missionary discipleship and to a life of charity – all summed up by Blessed Michael McGivney in a few words: charity, unity and fraternity, coupled with longing for our true homeland in heaven.
Today we commemorate a pivotal moment in history: the 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day, which marks the day the Maryland Constitution of 1864 went into effect and officially abolished slavery within the state. This day, when all those still held in bondage were finally set free, is a profound reminder of the dignity of every human person, a dignity that the Catholic Church upholds as sacred and inviolable.
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 […]
So, when the Lord asks us, “What do you want me to do for you?” we can do no better than to answer as did Bartimaeus: “I want to see!” . . . I want to see you, Lord, with the eyes of faith!
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For Deacon Ed Ramos, service and faith have always been closely intertwined. Growing up in a military family, his early life was filled with constant movement, cultural transitions, and a deeply rooted sense of duty. Born in Puerto Rico, Deacon Ramos’ childhood was shaped by his father’s 32-year career in the United States Air Force. […]
Please join us! We will be hosting a special birthday Mass for our generous donors with birthdays this month at the iconic Baltimore Basilica (409 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201) this coming Monday, October 21st, at 12:10 PM. Your generosity is the life force of our archdiocesan mission of advancement, and we want to honor […]
For Immediate Release October 16, 2024 Esteemed Leader in Education Named to Head-up Search Committee Baltimore, MD – Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick has been named as the Chair of the Search Committee for the next Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Dr. Grasmick is a distinguished leader in the field of education, with […]
In a world where news coverage often highlights the worst in society, Yvonne Wenger stands as a beacon of hope, bringing light to the darkest corners of Baltimore. As the Director of Public Relations for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Yvonne’s path to this role was anything but conventional. With a 20-year career as a newspaper […]
Read the statement on the USCCB website Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put […]
For a century, the Church has asked the faithful to consider the human experience of migrants and refugees through the light of Christ’s teachings. In this National Migration Week, I offer my personal invitation to you to reflect on the strong contributions of immigrants to our shared communities. Let us see their efforts in the context of our universal faith and let us understand that they have the same hopes and dreams for their sons and daughters as do we all.
Durante un siglo, la Iglesia ha pedido a los fieles que consideren la experiencia humana de los migrantes y refugiados a la luz de las enseñanzas de Cristo. En esta Semana Nacional de la Migración, los invito personalmente a reflexionar sobre las importantes contribuciones de los inmigrantes a nuestras comunidades compartidas.
