Honoring the life of Dr. Joseph C. Orlando—a beloved Baltimore plastic surgeon and devoted parishioner of Immaculate Conception in Towson. He lived by the inspiring motto: “To heal the body is to heal the soul.”

Dr. Orlando, who passed away on June 20, was a proud 2023 recipient of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s DuBourg-Pacione Medal of… Read more

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Surgeon and Men’s Fellowship leader, Dr. Joseph Orlando, remembered for his compassion - Catholic Review

Friends and family fondly remembered Dr. Joseph C. Orlando for the motto by which he lived: “to heal the body is to heal the soul.”

“But with God’s grace, I put it all aside. It was time to shut it all down and enter into the Lord’s presence. In silent prayer, I understood that competing worries and desires were overwhelming the one thing I should desire the most: to enter into the Lord’s presence, to place myself, my ministry, my life and my Church in the hands of the One… Read more

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Be at rest in God alone - Catholic Review

Quiet prayer inflames our desire for God. When we desire God alone, we can wisely evaluate those competing desires that come our way, and sort out which are of God and which are not. We can also begin to see … Continue reading

Vacation Bible School is where kids can make memories that will last a lifetime, and the Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries is instrumental in making Vacation Bible School possible!
If you’ve already made a gift to this year’s Appeal – THANK YOU! Your generosity is helping us share Christ’s love and form young hearts in the faith. If you… Read more

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2025 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries - Archdiocese of Baltimore

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🙏 After decades of dedicated ministry in prisons, parishes, and cultural outreach, Father Pete Literal is retiring. Known for his tireless compassion and commitment to serving the marginalized, he leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and deep community impact.

Read more about his inspiring journey and lasting… Read more

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Father Pete Literal will retire after ministering for decades in prisons, parishes and cultural outreach - Catholic Review

Father Pete D. Literal, the pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Hydes who will retire July 1 at age 73, took a long road to becoming a parish priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.