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October 31, 2005

An exhibit showcasing items from the conclave that resulted in the election of Pope Benedict XVI will be unveiled by Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, on Wednesday, November 2 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Seminary & University, 5400 Roland Avenue. The items to be displayed were brought to Baltimore by Cardinal Keeler […]

Greeting at the Inauguration of Father Linnane

October 21, 2005

On behalf of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, I offer the most cordial of welcomes to Father Brian Linnane, as he takes up the responsibilities of leadership at Loyola. Father Linnane’s inauguration as the 24th President of Loyola gives us an occasion to reflect on the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s ties to the Jesuit community: the nation’s […]

Celebration of Cardinal William H. Keeler’s 50th Anniversary of Priesthood Set for Wednesday

October 3, 2005

A Mass of Thanksgiving will take place on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, to commemorate the 50 years of priesthood and 25 years of episcopacy of Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore. The Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of Milwaukee, will be the homilist. […]

From Time to Time – Fr. John F. Long, SJ

October 3, 2005

Last week, the Catholic Review published the obituary of Father John F. Long, S.J., a remarkably wise and gifted leader whose service to the Church merits recognition here. From his days on the staff of the Second Vatican Council’s Secretariat for the Promotion of Christian Unity, Father Long displayed qualities of dedication and resourcefulness. At […]

Homily Reflections – Respect Life Sunday

October 2, 2005

Isaiah 5:1-7 The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel Philippians 4:6-9 Do these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Matthew 21:33-43 He will leave his vineyard to other tenants Like a fine vintner, God plants the seed of life in the vineyard of our lives. In […]

Homily Reflections, Selected Readings

October 1, 2005

My thanks go to Father Frank Callaghan for the invitation to be with you this evening. Also, to Msgr. Moeller, who has worked with Father Jaskot to prepare for this evening’s Eucharist. I want to thank also the many priests and deacons who have come to share in our celebration of a century of faith […]

Workers Discover 140-Year-Old Paintings During Basilica Restoration Project

September 28, 2005

Four paintings of the Gospel evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, were recently uncovered by workers at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The distempered water-based paintings were discovered while the architect of the Basilica’s restoration project was performing a routine tapping check of the panels above […]

St. Margaret Celebrates 100 Years of Faith

September 28, 2005

BEL AIR, MD – St. Margaret Church will mark its 100th year on Saturday, October 1 at 5:30 p.m. by celebrating an Anniversary Mass. Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, will be the principle celebrant. There are currently 18,000 registered members at St. Margaret and as many as 7,000 people attend Mass on any […]

Cardinal William H. Keeler to Dedicate New St. John Regional Catholic School in Frederick

September 28, 2005

FREDERICK, MD – St. John Regional Catholic School will be formally dedicated on Sunday, October 2 at 3:30 p.m. by Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore. The school, originally located in the historic district of downtown Frederick, moved to a new 27-acre site on Opossumtown Pike this summer. The new building provides the space […]

James Goettsche, principal organist of the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican, sits at the organ at Church of the Immaculate Conception in Towson. (Owen Sweeney III/CR Staff)

James Goettsche, Vatican organist, pulls out all the stops

George P. Matysek Jr.

September 22, 2005

Local News, News

When he was a 13-year-old boy at Conception Seminary in Missouri, James Goettsche often slipped out of bed after midnight and secretly made his way into a nearby church.

Cardinal Keeler to Celebrate Mass for Victims of Hurricane Katrina Friday

September 14, 2005