Ministry

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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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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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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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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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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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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Church of the Nativity helps to ‘rebuild’ parishes

Church of the Nativity in Timonium pastor Father Michael White created the Rebuilt brand to share the story of how he and his staff revitalized his parish.
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Baltimore seminarians spend break serving in Guatemala

The seminarians ranged from pre-theology to those in their temporary diaconate year. They worked alongside the native people in many projects.
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WEA celebrates success of students from Baltimore’s Catholic schools

“The main ingredient is that our schools and students witness the presence of God every day," said LaUanah King-Cassell, of Ss. James and John. "He is the fiber of everything we do.”
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Pro-life community opens Howard County homes for unwed pregnant mothers

Archbishop William E. Lori blessed two upscale four-bedroom suburban houses in Howard County
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Funds from Annual Appeal benefit REACH of Washington County

Pastors and parishioners from Washington County recently presented REACH of Washington County with a $5,000 check in support of its outreach to the homeless.
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The Least of These: Care for prisoners doesn’t stop after release

“I found Christ in these men, and they shared it with me. It didn’t matter whether they were Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, there was a respect,” Father Canterna said. “The key is love. The key is your presence, your oneness with that person. You have to give of yourself, like Jesus did.”
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