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Hispanic Divine Presence Conference 2011

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON HISPANIC MINISTRY   The Archdioceses of Baltimore and Washington invite all priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers, schools principals, and archdiocesan personnel interested in Hispanic Ministry to the Annual Conference on Hispanic Ministry. Morning Presentation: “The Contribution of Hispanic Spirituality to the church in the U.S.A.”  Presenter: Fr. Kenneth G. Davis, O.F.M....
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St. Patrick Church in Fells Point Damaged by Earthquake

Steeple of Historic Church Destroyed, Church Closed Indefinitely St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fells Point is closed due to damage incurred from today’s 5.9 magnitude earthquake. The historic church’s steeple and bell tower were badly damaged, rendering the church unsafe for use. People are encouraged to attend Mass at nearby Sacred Heart of Jesus Church...
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2,000 Catholic School Teachers and Administrators to Gather for First Convocation to Kick Off Upcoming School Year

The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Barbara McGraw Edmondson, will welcome approximately 2,000 Catholic school teachers and administrators to the 2011/2012 school year at the inaugural Catholic Schools Convocation Monday, August 22 from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the Baltimore Convention Center. Archbishop Edwin O’Brien will offer a special video greeting, while...
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Catholic High School Host “Family Preview Days” at Area Colleges

Includes breakout sessions on test scores & affordability. The Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic high schools are hosting a series of preview days for families interested in learning more about the benefits of a Catholic secondary school education. Admissions Directors and students from over 15 Catholic high schools will be available to meet with families and...
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Vespers Service at Basilica to Mark 10th Anniversary of 9/11

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, will preside at a vespers service on Sunday, September 11 at 6 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. All are welcome...
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Statement of Archbishop O’Brien on Death of Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States

The death of Archbishop Pietro Sambi is a great loss for the Catholic Church, especially here in the United States. Both as a diplomat and a priest, Archbishop Sambi excelled through his gentle spirit and infectious goodness, and the impact of his work as Apostolic Nuncio to the United States will be felt for many...
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Allegations of inappropriate conduct learned against Father Michael Miller, OFM Conv.

The Franciscan Friars Conventual, Archbishop Curley High School, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore have learned that allegations of inappropriate conduct with a minor have led to the arrest of Fr. Michael Miller, OFM Conv., in Berlin, Connecticut, the place of his current assignment and the alleged misconduct. The Provincial of the Franciscan Friars Conventual has...
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Voted Best Private Schools in The Capital’s Readers Choice 2011 Awards

St. Mary’s Elementary School (SMES) and St. Mary’s High School (SMHS) were recently named “Best Private Schools” as part of the Annapolis area in The Annapolis Capital newspaper’s Readers Choice 2011 Awards. St. Mary’s Elementary School (founded in 1862) is a K-8 Catholic coeducational parish school dedicated to vibrant faith, academic excellence and lifelong learning....
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Archdiocese Receives Allegation of Abuse from 1960s Against Retired Priest, 79

In October of last year, the Archdiocese of Baltimore learned of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against Father John Lippold, 79, a retired priest residing in Baltimore County. The alleged abuse occurred in the late 1960s and early 1970s while the priest was serving as Associate Pastor at Ss. Philip & James...
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Archbishop’s Address to Principals & Presidents

Presidents & Principals Meeting April 14, 2011 Catholic Center Archbishop’s Remarks Thank you, Dr. Edmondson. Good morning to each of you and thank you for being here. Let us begin with a prayer. [Prayer]. The last time we were all together our host had just been named the interim Superintendent of Schools. She assumed the...
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Anne Arundel Catholic School Students Mentor Baltimore City Catholic School Students

Twenty-eight Junior Honor Society students from the School of the Incarnation in Gambrills spent the day with Pre-K-Grade 5 students at Archbishop Borders School in Highlandtown on April 28, 2011. As part of a service day arranged by the two schools, the middle school students organized field day exercises, even supplying materials for the fun-filled...
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Fourteen Men To Be Ordained Deacons

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien will ordain 14 deacons during a Mass on May 14 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. The number marks the largest class of new deacons to be ordained in eight years. As deacons, the men will be able to proclaim the Gospel during Mass, perform baptisms, witness...
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