Andrew Middleton’s journey with the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS), an essential ministry under the Archdiocese of Baltimore, began at a surprising and transformative chapter in his life. Raised Catholic in the Sacred Heart and Mary Parish, Andrew’s return to the Church and his subsequent involvement in ministry is a testament to faith’s power to...Read More

As a young student at Cardinal Shehan School over ten years ago, Michael Bell was awarded his first PIE Scholarship.  The scholarship covered less than 20% of the tuition cost at the time, but it was certainly a difference-making amount.  In a PIE video produced four years ago, Michael spoke briefly about the moment he...Read More

Participating in Catholic Youth Sports in the Archdiocese of Baltimore advances the holistic development of young athletes by nurturing their spiritual, social, emotional, and physical well-being within a faith-centered environment. Promoting Christ-centered values like teamwork and perseverance helps young people deepen their understanding of their faith and the important part that they, like all of...Read More

Imagine the disorienting moment a family experiences when they receive the news: a loved one has been incarcerated. Time seems to stop for both the imprisoned and for their family left behind, both facing uncertain futures fraught with confusion and isolation. In these stressful moments, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Prison Ministry steps in to help,...Read More