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Families open homes, hearts to Filipino children seeking adoption
Mar 19 2013
Brothers Aldrin and Win were living in a Filipino orphanage when they were invited to spend a month in the United States with a potential adoptive family.

Mark Shriver, senior vice president of Save the Children Shriver delivers keynote at archdiocesan Social Ministry Convocation
Mar 04 2013
Mark Shriver delivers the keynote speech at the 34th annual Archdiocesan Social Ministry Convocation at Seton Keough High School.

Catholic Charities faces uncertainty as sequestration looms
Feb 28 2013
If Congress does not act to prevent $85 billion in spending cuts scheduled to begin March 1, Catholic Charities of Baltimore may be among the impacted institutions, said its executive director William J. McCarthy Jr.

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.

Mount seminarians learn inner workings of a Catholic school at Goretti
Jan 13 2013
Pastoral field education places first-year theology students in Catholic schools or parish religious education programs.

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.

Partnerships, sustainability are key in Haiti’s earthquake recovery
Jan 12 2013
Progress in rebuilding Haiti is slow three years after the earthquake.

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

After nine months in a shelter, family gets a home for the holidays
Dec 26 2012
A single mom with two children shares her story of coming to Baltimore and finding hope.

Parishes, schools, organizations spread goodwill, good news
Dec 25 2012
See more than 10 examples of parishes, schools and organizations giving back this holiday season.

A volunteer’s disabilities no obstacle in helping others live – and die – well
Dec 23 2012
Trevor Lanham is a comforting presence to members at Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center.

St. Benedict parishioners spread Christmas cheer, help those in need
Dec 19 2012
A line wrapped around the corner and extended down the street from St. Benedict in Baltimore Dec. 16 as people waited to enter the parish.

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services addresses the U.S. bishops during their annual fall meeting in Baltimore Nov. 13. The bishops approved the taking up of a special collection in U.S. parishes to benefit the work o f the military archdiocese. (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec) New collection seen as boost for Archdiocese for the Military Services
Dec 19 2012
The head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services is expecting greater financial stability and less pressure on the delivery of ministries and services.

East Baltimore County parishes step up in tough economy
Dec 17 2012
Many people in Eastern Baltimore County are having a difficult time making ends meet.

Ravens spread Christmas cheer to homeless families in Baltimore County
Dec 15 2012
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith was joined by fellow players Ed Reed and Tyrod Taylor Dec. 14.