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Aug. 11, 2024 | Following the non-violent Jesus
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Father John Dear has dedicated his life to promoting peace and nonviolence. The internationally known author, activist and teacher of peace and nonviolence has been nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize and has worked with St. Teresa of Kolkata, Daniel and Philip Berrigan, Coretta Scott King and many others. A former Jesuit who now serves as a …
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Aug. 4, 2024 | Global Catholic Communications
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Why is communication so important to the church? The Catholic Church dedicates a lot of resources to ensuring that the enduring message of the Gospels is available. Popes and other leaders have said that the church must use all means of communication possible to spread the Word of Jesus. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with two stal…
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July 28, 2024 | Evangelization and Seek the City to Come
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In May, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori announced the final plan for Seek the City to Come, a parish planning initiative designed to strengthen the Catholic Church’s presence in Baltimore City and some neighboring communities in Baltimore County.Under the plan, the number of parishes in those regions will be reduced from 61 to 23, and the numb…
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July 21, 2024 | “Jesus Thirsts” with Jim Wahlberg
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What is the miracle that we receive in the Eucharist - the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord? A new documentary, “Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist,” looks at the practice of the Catholic faith around the world and devotion to the Real Presence. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty caught up with Jim Wahlberg, one of the p…
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July 14, 2024 | “Grand Slam for God” – baseball player to priest
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It’s baseball season and time for the MLB All Star Break. An Illinois priest was on his way to Major League Baseball when his life took a detour, and he’s now a priest – and the chaplain for the Chicago Cubs. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Father Burke Masters of the Diocese of Joliet about his book, “Grand Slam for God.” Fath…
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June 30, 2024 | Survey on Catholic belief in the Real Presence
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What does the Church teach about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist? Research over the last several years has shown that a majority of Catholics don’t believe that the Eucharist is the true Body and Blood of Jesus. One researcher wanted to find out if wording the question more accurately could affect the response. Catholic Review Editor C…
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June 23, 2024 | Safe Streets program counters violence in Baltimore City
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For nearly 20 years, a public health program known as “Safe Streets” has been working to reduce violence and deaths by gunfire in Baltimore City.Focusing on training community members in conflict mediation, Safe Streets operates in some of the most troubled area of the city.Catholic Charities of Baltimore runs four of the city’s 10 Safe Streets sit…
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June 16, 2024 | Seek the City Implementation
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The Archdiocese of Baltimore will reduce the number of parishes in the City of Baltimore from 61 to 23, and the number of worship sites from 59 to 30. The move reflects the change of demographics in the city over several decades and aims to have vibrant, viable parishes focused on evangelizing their neighborhoods. Catholic Review Editor Christopher…
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June 9, 2024 | National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
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Four groups of pilgrims departed May 18 from the corners of the United States to process with the Eucharist en route to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. The eastern route, named for Maryland’s own St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, passed through Maryland June 5th through 7th. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with two of the …
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June 2, 2024 | Resurrecting spiritual classics
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Throughout the centuries, Catholic saints have written countless spiritual classics that have touched hearts and changed lives. But, until now, many of these worked have been inaccessible to modern audiences because they haven’t been translated from Latin.Tan Books has launched a new initiative called TAN Resurrection that is bringing back to life …
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May 26, 2024 | The amazing life of Sister Mary Wilhelmina
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When the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles, were preparing to reinter the remains of Sister Mary Wilhelmina Lancaster, their foundress, in rural Missouri, they made an amazing discovery.When the sisters exhumed Sister Wilhelmina’s remains this spring four years after her death, the body didn’t seem at all decayed and her religious habi…
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Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker and Andrew Middleton, director of the archdiocesan Apostleship of the Sea, visited the stranded ship MV Dali May 1 at the site of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, to bring care packages and visit the crew. Bishop Parker celebrated Mass for some of the Catholic members of the crew, who are all f…
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May 12, 2024 | Documentary: “Teilhard: Visionary Scientist”
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You may have heard of Peking Man, a breakthrough “missing link” in paleontology and the study of human evolution, but did you know that a Catholic priest was integral to that discovery in 1929 in China? Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Frank and Mary Frost, producers of “Teilhard: Visionary Scientist,” a documentary about Jesuit …
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May 5, 2024 | Books and Authors: “My Life with the Jedi” and “The Coin Flip”
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It’s another Books and Authors day on Catholic Review Radio. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Eric Clayton about his book, “My Life with the Jedi… The Spirituality of Star Wars,” and discusses how the religious elements of good, evil and redemption play into the epic saga. Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. chats with Elizabeth “…
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Millions of people in the world lack even the most basic necessity of life: clean, safe drinking water. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Nick Jordan, Founder and CEO of Wells of Life, a ministry that has built or restored more than 1,000 wells in Uganda. Jordan talks about how the work is based on biblical principles and brings w…
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Apr. 21, 2024 | Who really was St. George?
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The dragon-slaying tale of St. George is most likely mythological. The saint is not. But who was this elusive figure? With the Feast of St. George coming up April 23, George Matysek talks with Hanael Bianchi, a professor of history at Howard Community College, who holds a doctorate in British history from The Catholic University of America. Bianchi…
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Apr. 14, 2024 | Matt Maher’s music and the National Eucharistic Congress
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Matt Maher has been singing and ministering to people around the world for more than 20 years. He remains focused on his Catholic faith and the graces in his life, including as a husband and father. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked Matt in Frederick Maryland about how faith shapes his music, and about the Eucharist as he prepares to …
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At the end of last year, a new book by Deacon Frederick “Fritz” Bauerschmidt was named the winner of the Michael Ramsey Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious awards for theological writing. Presented by the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony held in December at Lambeth Palace Library in London, the award recognized Deacon Bauerschmidt for …
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The Easter season is full of great feasts such as Divine Mercy Sunday and Pentecost, and rich Scripture readings, including the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Father Justin Gough, associate pastor of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, about how the season can help Catholics renew and…
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Mar. 24, 2024 | Serra Club is growing as it supports religious vocations
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The Serra Club has been promoting religious vocations in the United States and around the world for decades. Today, the local branch of the Serra Club in the Archdiocese of Baltimore is growing and working to support vocations to the priesthood and religious life – while also encouraging men and women of all walks of life to answer the universal ca…
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What is love? We all use the term in a lot of different ways. “I love pizza.” “I love listening to jazz music.” “I love my kids.” “I love my wife.” But do we mean the same thing when we use the same word? Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Andrew Buonapane – an assistant director for Marriage and Family Life in the US Conference of…
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Mar. 10, 2024 | The Oscars (Bonus Extended Episode)
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The Oscars will be broadcast March 10. As Hollywood folks deck out in their finest outfits and prepare their acceptance speeches, we wanted to get the viewpoints of two catholic film critics on trends at the movies and their takes on the nominees. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty and guest co-host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Her…
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The Oscars will be broadcast March 10. As Hollywood folks deck out in their finest outfits and prepare their acceptance speeches, we wanted to get the viewpoints of two catholic film critics on trends at the movies and their takes on the nominees. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty and guest co-host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Her…
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Mar. 3, 2024 | Pro-life update in the Archdiocese of Baltimore
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In advance of the March 11 Maryland March for Life in Annapolis, the Catholic Review talks with Erin Younkins about the many ways Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are supporting a culture of life. Younkins shares the latest news on efforts to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Maryland and the upcoming vote on a constitutional amendmen…
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Based on the life and work of the first American citizen to become a saint, “Cabrini” takes viewers into the world of turn-of-the-century New York as Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini takes on the work of ministering to poor immigrants, especially from her homeland of Italy. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Leo Severino, one of the …
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Feb. 18, 2024 | A pastoral journey to El Salvador
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To better understand the social, spiritual and cultural realities of the people of El Salvador and to better serve people of Salvadoran descent in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Lia Garcia and Father Austin Murphy were part of a recent pastoral visit to the Central American nation Jan. 25-30. Garcia is the director of Hispanic ministry for the Archd…
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Catholic Charities USA supports a network of more than 160 agencies across the country that provide food, job training, housing and other assistance to those in need. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Kerry Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, about how Catholic agencies fill the gaps in social services all arou…
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Feb. 4, 2024 | The inspiring and heroic Life of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko
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Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko was one of the most remarkable and heroic figures of the 20th Century. A humble priest and prophet of nonviolence, Blessed Jerzy inspired his fellow Poles to stand up for truth and resist Communist oppression in Cold War-era Poland. Judith Kelly, author of “Just Call me Jerzy,” joins us in this encore episode of Catholic R…
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Jan. 28, 2024 | Catholic Schools Week and new Chancellor of Education
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Catholic schools provide a Christ-centered education, at a value compared to other private school options. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with new Archdiocese of Baltimore Chancellor of Education Greg Farno about his plans to focus on strategic planning, financial resources, developing leaders and recruiting faculty and students in …
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Jan. 21, 2024 | C.S. Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia
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“The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis is one of the most beloved children’s series of all time. In this encore episode of Catholic Review Radio, we talk about the significance of Lewis’ imaginative world and the spiritual benefit Lewis’ stories have on children and adults alike. Our guest is Leonard DeLorenzo, editor of “Chronicles of Transforma…
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Jan. 14, 2024 | Xavier Society for the Blind
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January is Braille Literacy Month, and that’s a good time to highlight the work of the Xavier Society for the Blind, which provides catechetical resources and other Catholic reading material to those who are blind or have low-vision concerns. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked Malachy Fallon, executive director of the Xavier Society fo…
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Jan. 7, 2024 | Catholic Relief Services and Global Emergencies
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Humanitarian crises all over the world have a profound impact on millions of people every day, but only some of the affected regions make it into the news and public consciousness. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Caroline Brennan, emergency communications director for Catholic Relief Services about the urgent crisis in the Holy…
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Year End Review with Archbishop Lori
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It has been a year of ups and downs for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Archbishop William E. Lori about vocations, the Eucharistic Revival Project, the archdiocese’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, the environment and more for our year-end review, and a look ahead to 2024.…
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Dec. 24, 2023 | Christmas Eve: The Incarnation and the Meaning of Christmas
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What is the meaning of the Incarnation and the significance of Christians? Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Father Tyler Kline about how we take the message of Christmas and apply it to our lives every day, not just during the Christmas season.By Catholic Review Media
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Dec. 17, 2023 | Heroic Story of the Ulma Family
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A Ray of Light in Darkness – the Heroic Story of the Ulma Family on Exhibit at the St. John Paul II ShrineDuring World War II, Hitler made it forbidden and punishable by death for anyone who harbored those of Jewish descent. In southeastern Poland, a Catholic family – Josef, Wiktoria and their seven children of the Ulma family – were executed for h…
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The Rebuilt Parish phenomenon or movement began about 10 years ago with the publication of “Rebuilt” by Father Michael White and Tom Corcoran of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Md. Since then, Rebuilt Parish has expanded to workbooks, podcasts and more, engaging with hundreds of parishes across the nation. Now, the pair has published a new book…
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Eleanor Bourg Nicholson’s new children’s book, “The Hound of the Lord,” creatively retells the inspiring story of St. Dominic from the perspective of the saint’s ever-watchful canine companion, “Torch.” Nicholson joins George Matysek to talk about her book, the ministry of St. Dominic and how Catholics today might imitate the founder of the Dominic…
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With the holidays upon us and all the many expectations that come with them, many people can feel overwhelmed at this time of the year. Paul Jarzembowski offers inspiration and some practical advice for celebrating the holidays in a meaningful, hope-filled way. Jarzembowski, a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Crofton, is the author of a ne…
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Nov. 19, 2023 | Becoming thankful and grateful people
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Lara Schumacher and Father Collin Poston share their insights and stories of growing in gratitude in light of the month of November and the celebration of Thanksgiving. Schumacher is director of faith formation, evangelization of youth and the family at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Ijamsville. Father Poston is pastor of St. Bartholomew in Manchester.…
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Nov. 12, 2023 | A conversation with a Black Catholic artist
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Wayman Scott IV, a parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, is an up-and-coming Black Catholic artist based at Baltimore Clayworks whose works are gaining national and international attention. A former youth minister at St. John in Columbia who also served as a chaplain and grief counselor at Gilchrest Hospice, Scott infuses both his Cath…
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Nov. 5, 2023 | Movie: “Journey to Bethlehem”
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Advent has not yet begun, but we are seeing Christmas decorations and television commercials all over the place already. How can we take a moment to think about the meaning of the Nativity of Jesus Christ – the Greatest Story Ever Told. A new movie musical, “Journey to Bethlehem,” may be just what we need. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty t…
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Oct. 29, 2023 | Catholic Near East Welfare Association and the Israel-Hamas war
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Long before war broke out in early October in Israel and Gaza, the Catholic Near East Welfare Association has been serving the needs of people in the region. Founded in 1926 by Pope Pius XI, CNEWA serves in the historic but unstable lands of the ancient Eastern churches. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Michael La Civita, direct…
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Oct. 22, 2023 | Movie “Shelter in Solitude”
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What would happen if a wannabe country singer has to shut down the bar she owns during the COVID pandemic, and she takes a job as a guard in a prison, watching over a death-row inmate who has 10 days until his execution? That’s the premise of the new movie, “Shelter in Solitude, written by and starring Siobhan Fallon Hogan. Catholic Review Editor C…
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Oct. 15, 2023 | Inspiring Heroes of Mount St. Mary’s
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John Singleton shares stores of inspiring heroes from Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg who have shaped Catholicism and the United States. Stories include those who persevered through difficult times and world events, a missionary who was imprisoned for his faith in China, a missionary who was martyred in service to the poor in Guatemala and one whose…
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Oct. 8, 2023 | Archdiocese of Baltimore and Chapter 11
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The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for federal Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Sept. 29, in the face of many potential lawsuits as a result of a new Maryland law that repealed the statute of limitations for civil claims of abuse. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked one-on-one with Archbishop William E. Lori about the impact of the …
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Oct. 1, 2023 | The amazing life of Sister Mary Wilhelmina
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When the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles, were preparing to reinter the remains of Sister Mary Wilhelmina Lancaster, their foundress, in rural Missouri, they made an amazing discovery.When the sisters exhumed Sister Wilhelmina’s remains this spring four years after her death, the body didn’t seem at all decayed and her religious habi…
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Sept. 24, 2023 | Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
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The rosary may seem like a simple prayer, but it has centuries of history behind it. Some Dominicans, whose order has a special devotion to the Mother of God, are organizing the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage to be held Sept. 30 at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty tal…
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Sept. 17, 2023 | Knowing and Loving the Angels
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Father Brian Nolan talks with Father Nicholas Federspiel about the importance of growing in one’s knowledge and love for the angels, both in salvation history and our own lives. Father Federspiel is a priest of the Diocese of Rockford, Ill., who serves as chaplain to the Poor Clares in the Diocese of Rockford.…
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Sept. 10, 2023 | Vocations to the priesthood on the upswing
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This June, Archbishop William E. Lori ordained eight men to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. That number represents the biggest class of new priests in the Baltimore archdiocese in more than four decades. The archdiocese is also seeing increasing numbers of men applying to become priests. Joining u…
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