As a failure at my own elementary school field days, I had never looked forward to attending one before I signed up to volunteer at Leo’s. But it turned out to be a fantastic day.Here are just a few of the things I learned:1. Field Day is a real workout.Read More
“You know that actions speak louder than words. And people can be a testimony to their faith just by what they do and not by what they say,” Hoban said.Read More
Hundreds of Marylanders gazed at the colorful Tibetan prayer flags that bedecked Baltimore’s Renaissance Hotel for Catholic Charities annual dinner Jan. 19, celebrating the distinguished service of two of its employees, one of its volunteers and a school full of students who have provided the elderly with enthusiastic companionship. Catholic Charities executive director Harold A....Read More
Stella Maris is offering training for those who are interested in volunteering with hospice patients. The program needs men and women with a wide range of interests who wish to take part in a rewarding and compassionate experience.Read More
Black-Eyed Susans and the singing of “Maryland My Maryland” are among the more obvious traditions at the Preakness, the middle leg of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown.Read More
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Knights of Columbus set record highs in 2009 for charitable donations and volunteer service hours, according to the results of an annual survey.Read More
As an actor, Seamus Dockery played roles in television, film and on stage, including a bit part in “The Exorcist” and in AARP commercials. Before retiring, Mr. Dockery prepared students to appear on stage when he was an acting and directing professor at Loyola College in Maryland, Baltimore. A new role he recently assumed isn’t...Read More
Spanish On-Line Training Attend Spanish Online Training – THIS IS NOT AN ENGLISH VERSION. This training is only for volunteers that require training in Spanish. For all other volunteers please see the Requirements for Volunteers page under the Child & Youth Protection tab for training requirements. Please use the following login credentials: Username: catholiccenter Password: archbalt! TheRead More
When Marie Beck first started volunteering at Our Lady of Fatima School in Baltimore 16 years ago, her grandson always called her “grandmom” when he saw her on campus. Before long, other students began addressing Ms. Beck as their “grandmom,” too. The name stuck and that’s how Ms. Beck is now known by everyone from...Read More