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CARRYING THE TORCH
January 18, 2023
By Mary Kay McPartlin Nate Tinner-Williams grew up Protestant and by the time he was in his late 20s, he...
Day of Reflection brings Black Catholic community together with a vision
January 13, 2023
By CJ Williams | Pilot Correspondent Members of the archdiocese’s Black Catholic community came together last month for an Archdiocesan...
‘His memory still resonates with us’: Franciscan sister recalls MLK’s deathbed
January 13, 2023
By Robert Alan Glover |  OSV News Almost everyone familiar with the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King...
Kirk Whalum on Catholic conversion, gospel jazz, and finding identity in God
January 13, 2023
By NATE TINNER-WILLIAMS | National Catholic Reporter Kirk Whalum is a multi-Grammy Award-nominated saxophonist and composer whose work has spanned multiple...
“Lord, every nation on earth will adore You” Psalm 72
January 12, 2023
By Father Stephen D. Thorne | CatholicPhilly Anyone who knows Monsignor Joseph Nicolo would agree that he is one of...
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Register Now for the 2023 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering!
Saturday, Jan 28
“Blessed are the Peacemakers” (Mt 5:9) January 28 – 31, 2023, Washington, D.C. “I therefore urge...
The Oracle Religious Association Conference — Los Angeles, CA
Friday, Feb 10
The Path of the Suffering Savior, Jesus Christ • Are you hungry for the Word?...
2023 Voices in the Hall at Carnegie Hall
Friday, Feb 17
The Story of God: A Journey of Faith, Hope and Unity Featuring: John Angotti &...
Register Now for the 2023 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering!
Saturday, Jan 28
“Blessed are the Peacemakers” (Mt 5:9) January 28 – 31, 2023, Washington, D.C. “I therefore urge...
The Oracle Religious Association Conference — Los Angeles, CA
Friday, Feb 10
The Path of the Suffering Savior, Jesus Christ • Are you hungry for the Word?...
2023 Voices in the Hall at Carnegie Hall
Friday, Feb 17
The Story of God: A Journey of Faith, Hope and Unity Featuring: John Angotti &...
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320 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21201
410.547.8496
© 2023 All Rights Reserved

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Congress XIII Gathering
July 20-23, 2023

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD