Parish News

Faith

Candy-making a sweet tradition in Hagerstown
Mar 03 2013
At St. Joseph Parish, it’s hard to give up sweets for Lent.

Basilica earthquake repairs nearing completion
Mar 01 2013
Repairs to the basilica are expected to be completed March 8.

Knights grow Lenten tradition in Middle River
Feb 28 2013
Food, fellowship and faith draw parishioners to the Our Lady Queen of Peace fish fry.

Pope Benedict’s witness to holiness praised in Mass of Thanksgiving
Feb 24 2013
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, the principal celebrant, said the Mass was an opportunity to pray for Pope Benedict, his successor and the church.

Friday fish fry a popular custom in many US parishes
Feb 21 2013
The Friday fish fry is a big deal to lots of people in Catholic parishes, especially in some sections of the United States.

Rite of Election candidates and catechumens prepare for Easter Vigil
Feb 18 2013
This year, at age 59, Ronnie King attended his first Ash Wednesday Mass – and enjoyed it.

Youths, adults honored for service at Mother Lange Awards Banquet
Feb 15 2013
52 youths and adults from 16 parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore received a leadership, service or youth award at the Mother Mary Lange Awards Banquet Feb. 8 at Martin’s West in Woodlawn.

Dancing their way through 66-plus years of marriage
Feb 13 2013
Hundreds of couples attended a World Marriage Day Mass celebrated by Archbishop Lori.

IHM parishioner stays active, gives back
Feb 03 2013
At 79, Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioner Joe Manz still keeps on giving.

Baltimore archdiocese reaches 100,000 screenings in child protection efforts
Jan 22 2013
Jon Ellwanger was the 100,000th person to go through a background screening in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Historic St. Francis Xavier celebrates sesquicentennial
Jan 21 2013
About 400 people attended a Jan. 20 Mass to begin St. Francis Xavier’s yearlong anniversary celebration.

As one generation passes, social justice movement faces new challenges
Jan 13 2013
Several city priests remain active in ministry past age 70, the age when they are eligible to retire.

Baltimore archbishop makes house calls to help foster vocations
Jan 08 2013
Archbishop Lori shares his story and answers questions for young men considering the priesthood.

So you think you can dance? Libertytown youths say yes, thanks to Knights
Jan 03 2013
Youths learn dance and etiquette in Libertytown.

Parish historian shares church’s rich history
Dec 31 2012
Marion Townsley, 75, has been the parish historian for 30 years.