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Last week St. Augustine Church in Washington, D.C., celebrated its 150th anniversary. St. Augustine is often referred to as the “Mother” Church of black Catholics in Washington. (When it was founded, St. Augustine was part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore).

Richard Dowling to retire as head of Maryland Catholic Conference

Richard J. Dowling, widely credited with transforming the Annapolis-based Maryland Catholic Conference into one of the most respected and influential political lobbying organizations in the country, will retire before the end of the year after serving 24 years as executive director.

Mary Ellen Russell ‘excited’ to lead Maryland Catholic Conference

As Mary Ellen Russell prepares to take over leadership of the Maryland Catholic Conference in Annapolis, the longtime legislative lobbyist said that expanding the group’s communication efforts and continuing the legacy of her predecessor will be at the top of her agenda.

Sister Alice Catherine Rohe, O.S.F.

A funeral Mass for Sister Alice Catherine Rohe, O.S.F., (formerly Sister Raymond Therese), was offered July 23 in Assisi House, in Aston, Pa. Sister Alice died July 20; she was 78.

Cardinals say immigration at ‘dark moment’ in US but call for hope

WASHINGTON – Two Catholic cardinals called the current U.S. immigration situation “a terrible crisis” and “a dark moment in our nation’s history” in remarks they made July 28 at the opening Mass and plenary session of the 2008 National Migration Conference.

Church to investigate healings credited to British nun’s intercession

LONDON – The unexplained healings of two people from serious illnesses will be investigated as possible miracles that could give Britain its first female saint in more than four decades.

Holy Name goes to bat for seminarians

Two Baltimore Archdiocesan Holy Name Union (BAHNU) members of the year were recognized and eight seminarians presented with stipends at the 55th annual Holy Name Baseball Night July 25 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Archdiocese honors youths with Eagle of the Cross awards

Brendan Young wasn’t seeking awards when he assumed a major leadership role for the youth group of St. Margaret in Bel Air.

Cross project gives homeless people dignity of work and wages

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Catholic Action Center in Lexington is providing work for people who are having an especially hard time supporting themselves and their families in these tough economic times – people who live on the margins of society.

Pro-life, family, justice workers urged to ‘give up turf’ to partner

CHERRY HILL, N.J. – Bishop Joseph A. Galante challenged leaders of Catholic pro-life, family life and social justice offices around the country to “tear down our cubicles” and “give up our turf” in order to model collaboration for the rest of the church.

More than 35,000 pilgrims climb peak in Ireland to honor St. Patrick

DUBLIN, Ireland – More than 35,000 pilgrims climbed to the summit of Croagh Patrick for Reek Sunday, making this year’s journey one of the busiest ever.

Harford County Hurricanes headed to YMCA championships