This year’s Rite of Election in the Archdiocese of Baltimore was beautiful. The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen was filled to overflowing. Nearly 800 catechumens and candidates for reception into the church were joined by their godparents, sponsors, families and friends. The joy was palpable. The church is alive, growing and full of hope. … Read more

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God really loves me - Catholic Review

This year’s Rite of Election in the Archdiocese of Baltimore was beautiful. The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen was filled to overflowing. Nearly 800 catechumens and candidates for reception into the church were joined by their godparents, sponsors, families and … Continue reading

Thanks to you, the 2025 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries, Go Forward with God’s Mission, has already raised $6 million toward our $8 million goal!
The Appeal supports over 100 life-affirming ministries, including Disabilities Ministries, Prison Ministries, and callings to Priestly Vocations. Together, as an Archdiocesan family, we bring… Read more

RISE UP!
Learn how middle school students throughout the Archdiocese are impacting those less fortunate, by building beds, making blessing bags, and learning how empathy creates equity, here: https://catholicreview.org/building-beds-building-faith-youths-participate-in-day-of-service-and-mercy/
Thank you Sleep in Heavenly Peace and the Office… Read more

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Building beds, building faith: Youths participate in day of service and mercy - Catholic Review

Groups from Hagerstown and Frederick were participating in Just Mercy, a daylong retreat for middle schoolers held in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s “Rise Up, Have Mercy” middle school day in Randallstown.

In a moment that some thought might never come, #Deaf Catholics from across the country stood side by side, hands raised in prayer, signing in unison – worshiping in their own language at the first-ever Deaf #Eucharistic Congress. https://catholicreview.org/hundreds-gather-in-emmitsburg-for-first-ever-deaf-eucharistic-congress/ #DeafMinistry

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Hundreds gather in Emmitsburg for first-ever Deaf Eucharistic Congress - Catholic Review

Deaf Catholics from across the country stood side by side, hands raised in prayer, signing in unison – worshiping in their own language at the first-ever Deaf Eucharistic Congress.

Congratulations to Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski on his appointment by Pope Francis to be Bishop of Providence, Rhode Island! The prayers of the people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore are with you, Bishop Bruce!

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Pope Francis names Bishop Lewandowski to Diocese of Providence, R.I. - Catholic Review

Pope Francis has named Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., as the new bishop of the Diocese of Providence, R.I. The appointment was publicized in Washington April 8 by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

“I felt so invited. It gave me something to look forward to. It gave me a lot of hope.”
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Finding answers in faith: Surge of young adults entering Catholic Church - Catholic Review

Pourifarsi joined UMBC’s Catholic Retrievers as a freshman and began Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) sessions his sophomore year. Now, he and eight others are preparing to enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.

Justin, @ABBSchoolMD ace reporter on-the-scene, gives you an exclusive sneak peek at this year’s Shine the Light Gala!

Get tickets here: https://ow.ly/SoTP50VtYj4