May 29, 2013 - Archdiocese of Baltimore

May 29, 2013

This Priest Appreciation Day, thank priests who change lives

Father Dale Picarella had just finished greeting a mob of parishioners at the end of Mass when I approached him in the sacristy with a special request. Would he visit my mother at Bayview Medical Center in East Baltimore as she was recovering from cancer surgery?

George P. Matysek Jr.Amen, Commentary

May 29, 2013

Prayer Problems: Are Catholics Bad at Praying?

A few months ago driving to work, I listened intently to NPR’s special report entitled, Losing Our Religion. The particular story that caught my attention was a group interview of young “nones,” people who do not identify with any religion. Having written my dissertation on the process of secularization and

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May 29, 2013

Commuter Marriage

A few years ago, when I was Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, a valued employee of the diocese came to see me. He told me that he would be leaving his position with the diocese because his wife had been offered a wonderful job in the Midwest.

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May 29, 2013

From Glen Burnie to Fatima and Lourdes

Father Jesse Bolger, associate pastor of Holy Trinity, Crucifixion and Good Shepherd, all in Glen Burnie, shares his personal reflection of leading a Marian pilgrimage during the Year of Faith.

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May 29, 2013

Official clergy assignments for June 2013

Archbishop William E. Lori announces assignments for priests and deacons of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

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