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If the priests themselves shared a common sentiment at the annual Mass affirming their vocation, it was “connection.”

Empty Bowls, full hearts

Back in January (which seems like forever ago!), St. Joan of Arc School celebrated Catholic Schools week with a “buddy day,” during which older students paired with younger students to paint ceramic bowls for St. Vincent de Paul’s Empty Bowls fundraiser.According to their website, “Empty Bowls is St. Vincent de

There’s a reason it’s called ‘Good Friday’

As we move through Holy Week toward the Holy Triduum and Easter, how do we approach with joy events so poignant and sad? The betrayal of Jesus, his Passion and death by crucifixion show the brutal way in which we, humans, treated the greatest gift of all: the Son of God. In an interview

New community center enriches Woodlawn parish

After nearly eight years of fundraising, the St. Gabriel Community Center was officially dedicated Feb. 22.

Chrism Mass 2015

March 30, 2015

Healing, Hope, and Joy Well, here we are again, gathered together as the Archdiocesan family of faith. Gracing us with their presence are my brother priests and many priests who serve so generously in parishes and other ministries in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Dear brother priests, how much all of us want to thank you […]

Imitate Jesus’ humility and service, pope says at Palm Sunday Mass

March 30, 2015

On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis remembered all those who “sacrifice themselves daily.”

Six hundred teen pilgrims brave cold to ‘Walk in Truth’

March 30, 2015

Despite the cold, an estimated 600 teens from across the archdiocese participated in the annual youth pilgrimage March 28.

Palm Sunday 2015

March 29, 2015

Palm Sunday seems to turn on a dime, as we used to say. It begins with the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem. People are waving palm branches, throwing their cloaks in front of his donkey, and proclaiming, “Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who comes!” In a heartbeat, however, the enthusiastic […]

Western Maryland youths begin Holy Week reaching out to poor

March 29, 2015

70 teens from all the parishes of Western Maryland began their Holy Week at the event walking through frigid city streets.

Youth Pilgrimage 2015

March 28, 2015

Introduction I have a confession to make: I have a terrible sense of direction. Once, when I was in Rome, I decided to run a few errands and while I was at it I’d visit a few beautiful old churches I had wanted to see. Even though I had been in Rome many times, I […]

Palm Sunday – Youth Pilgrimage 2015

March 28, 2015

Introduction Dear friends, All day long we have been walking in truth. You who are parishioners at St. Casimir’s may have spent the day going about your weekend errands, dipping into the “job jar”, or engaging in a bit of March madness. Whatever you’ve done today, you’ve done as a disciple of Lord. With the […]

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School names new president

March 27, 2015