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November 25, 2024

Bishop Adam Parker’s Passion for Ministry and His Thanksgiving Message

As we settled in for an interview with Most Reverend Adam J. Parker, Vicar General and Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the mood was light. We started with some quick, fun questions to break the ice and get to know Bishop Parker a little better before diving into the deeper topics. How do...
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November 20, 2024

A Ministry of Service, Compassion and Empathy: Father Rapisarda’s Approach to Hospital Chaplaincy

Father Gregory Rapisarda approaches each hospital room with a gentle knock, a quiet smile, and an open heart. “Tell me your story,” he begins softly, inviting patients to share more than just their symptoms or conditions. His presence, humble yet unwavering, often brings a sense of calm to those facing fear and uncertainty. “Where are...
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November 13, 2024

How Catholic Education Became Kaitlyn Ramos’ Mission

When Kaitlyn Ramos speaks about her role as a co-principal of Archbishop Borders School, her words reflect both the weight of responsibility and the deep joy she finds in her work. The path that led her to this position wasn’t always clear, but looking back, it seems almost destined. “I kind of did the opposite...
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November 4, 2024

From DC Consultant to Baltimore Service: Rick Opatick (Member Support, Society of St. Vincent de Paul) on His Spiritual Growth, Deepening Faith, and Commitment to Service

Growing up in Pittsburgh, Rick Opatick was a cradle Catholic, “Later, I began to realize how much I didn’t know,” he recalls. “Catechism in the 70s…there was no Bible study…it was more about getting along.” It wasn’t until later in life that Rick began to embrace more fully his faith and its call to service...
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October 28, 2024

Faith’s Power to Guide and Renew: A Chat with Andrew Middleton, Director of Apostleship of the Sea

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 of Mary Parish, Andrew’s return to the Church and his subsequent involvement in ministry is a testament to faith’s power to...
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October 23, 2024

Faith in Action: Deacon Ed Ramos’ Journey of Faith, Family, and Service

For Deacon Ed Ramos, service and faith have always been closely intertwined. Growing up in a military family, his early life was filled with constant movement, cultural transitions, and a deeply rooted sense of duty. Born in Puerto Rico, Deacon Ramos’ childhood was shaped by his father’s 32-year career in the United States Air Force....
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October 18, 2024

A Special Mass This Coming Monday in Honor of Our Generous Donor’s Birthdays!

Please join us! We will be hosting a special birthday Mass for our generous donors with birthdays this month at the iconic Baltimore Basilica (409 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201) this coming Monday, October 21st, at 12:10 PM. Your generosity is the life force of our archdiocesan mission of advancement, and we want to honor...
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October 11, 2024

Faith in Action: From Reporting to Rebuilding – Yvonne Wenger’s Mission with the Archdiocese

In a world where news coverage often highlights the worst in society, Yvonne Wenger stands as a beacon of hope, bringing light to the darkest corners of Baltimore. As the Director of Public Relations for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Yvonne’s path to this role was anything but conventional. With a 20-year career as a newspaper...
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June 12, 2024

Where Are They Now? Partners in Excellence (PIE) Scholar Michael Bell

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...
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June 10, 2024

Ready, Set, Goal! Catholic Youth Sports

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...
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June 10, 2024

Imagine the Disorienting Moment: A Family Member Has Been Incarcerated

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,...
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June 6, 2024

Delivering Hope in a Time of Crisis: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish’s Response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Father Ako Walker’s breakfast was disrupted by a call that would lead him to a community in mourning. The Francis Scott Key Bridge had collapsed, a disaster sending ripples of fear, grief, and uncertainty throughout the city. Father Walker, dedicated pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Baltimore, received an urgent call from Giuliana Valencia-Banks, a Baltimore County...
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