Archived News & Events - 2009
Dec 31, 2009
Fr. Dennis Demko dies at age 57
A wake service will be held January 3 in Ephrata, PA; funeral and burial will follow on January 4
Dec 31, 2009
'Moved by the mission of Christ': An Interview with the Redemptorist Superior General
At the beginning of his term, Most Rev. Michael Brehl reflects on the Redemptorists' ministry around the world and his hopes for the future
Dec 29, 2009
Love: At the root of the priesthood
During this Christmas season, when we celebrate God's love for us, we offer a reflection on another expression of God's love -- the priesthood
Dec 23, 2009
We Redemptorists marvel at the love of a Child, and pray for many Christmas blessings for you and your loved ones.
Dec 15, 2009
St. Alphonsus statue blessed at National Shrine
Redemptorists and friends gathered recently to bless a new addition to the chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Dec 10, 2009
Q&A: Brother Jeffrey Rolle, General Consultor
Read on to learn more about the first Brother elected to the Redemptorists' worldwide governing council
Dec 10, 2009
Redemptorist students receive the habit
Four men take an important next step in their religious formation
Dec 5, 2009
Fr. Jim Wallace honored by Georgetown Center for Liturgy
The professor of homiletics at Washington Theological Union in Washington, D.C., is this year's recipient of the award for Outstanding Contributions to the Liturgical Life of the American Church
Dec 2, 2009
Pro-life group honors Fr. Tony Russo
The longtime minister to the deaf communities in Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE, is this year's Lynch Award recipient
Nov 24, 2009
Seminarians spend retreat day learning from the pros
A group of 10 Redemptorist students studying in New York traveled to Maryland to talk about vocations and hear some stories from longtime missionaries
Nov 19, 2009
Redemptorists close General Chapter in Rome
The voting is completed and the meetings are finished, but the four-week gathering left some lasting memories
Nov 16, 2009
Fr. Tony Russo honored in Wilmington, DE
For more than 40 years, Fr. Russo has served the deaf communities in Wilmington and Philadelphia
Nov 13, 2009
Chapter Chat: Time to head home
Their work completed, delegates to the General Chapter prepare to leave Rome.
Nov 10, 2009
Chapter Chat: Redemptorist with ties to Baltimore elected Vicar General
Fr. Enrique Lopez, from the Vice-Province of Asuncion, Paraguay, studied and served in the Baltimore Province
Nov 10, 2009
Chapter Chat: Back to where it all began
To celebrate the anniversary of the Congregation's founding, Chapter delegates make a pilgrimage to Scala and Pagani
Nov 9, 2009
Happy 277th Anniversary to the Redemptorists!
On this day in 1732, St. Alphonsus Liguori and his companions founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
Nov 6, 2009
The election of a new Father General and his Council is truly an occasion to celebrate not just diversity, but unity as Redemptorists
Nov 5, 2009
Chapter Chat: Baltimore Province brother elected to General Council
Brother Jeffrey Rolle, from Immaculate Conception Parish in the Bronx, NY, is the first brother to be elected to help govern the Congregation
Nov 4, 2009
Chapter Chat: Redemptorists elect new Superior General
Very Rev. Michael Brehl is the first Canadian elected to lead the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
Nov 3, 2009
Chapter Chat: Praying for the Holy Spirit
Delegates to the General Chapter will choose the next Superior General this week.
Oct 30, 2009
Fr. Joseph Hurley, former provincial, dies at 81
Funeral services for the former Baltimore provincial will be held in Delaware and New York
Oct 30, 2009
Fr. Jim Szobonya to be featured on Catholic TV in NY
Priest from St. Martin of Tours Parish in Bethpage, NY, will be interviewed on a Scripture show.
Oct 30, 2009
Chapter Chat: Charting the future
The second week of the General Chapter had us asking how we can better serve the poor and most abandoned.
Oct 29, 2009
Fr. Jim Wallace’s new book reflects on Scripture
In time for the start of the new Church year, Living the Word includes insights and scholarship from Redemptorist Father Jim Wallace.
Oct 27, 2009
Friends, family remember deceased Redemptorists
The lives of 11 men were remembered at the annual memorial Mass in Esopus, NY
Oct 27, 2009
Chapter Chat: Down to work after time at “home”
The weekend gave us time to relax, but now it's back to business.
Oct 26, 2009
Fr. Herman Brinkmann dies at age 81
He was one of three brothers who became Redemptorist priests.
Oct 23, 2009
Chapter Chat: An inspirational first week
We've settled into a routine and been inspired by the work of our brothers around the world.
Oct 22, 2009
New book on the Eucharist by Fr. Dennis Billy
In time for the Year for Priests, Redemptorist Father Dennis Billy has published a new book on the Eucharist.
Oct 20, 2009
Chapter Chat: Getting organized
The first day of the General Chapter was similar to our first days at the high school seminary ... you kind of wandered around wondering what was going on.
Oct 19, 2009
Fr. Ray Weithman dies at age 80
Redemptorist Father Raymond J. Weithman died Oct. 16 at age 80.
Oct 19, 2009
Redemptorists open meeting in Rome
Today in Rome, Italy, Redemptorists from around the world are gathering to open the Congregation’s 24th General Chapter
Oct 19, 2009
Share Christ's Love this Christmas
This year we invite you to share the joyful news of Immanuel, God among us
Oct 16, 2009
St. Gerard Majella, pray for us!
Happy Feast Day! Today the Redemptorists celebrate the feast of one of their great confreres - St. Gerard Majella
Oct 13, 2009
Web Tips: Heard the Good Word lately?
Good news can be hard to come by sometimes. The daily headlines can get depressing, but at www.redemptorists.net, we can guarantee you’ll find reason to smile.
Oct 9, 2009
We love the fact that visitors come to our site daily. But we know how busy people are these days, and how mobile. So with the new www.redemptorists.net, we’ve made staying in touch easier
Oct 6, 2009
Blessed Seelos pilgrims celebrate in New Orleans
A group of young men discerning a call to the Redemptorist way of life traveled to New Orleans last weekend to celebrate the feast of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
Oct 6, 2009
Redemptorist takes oath as judicial vicar in NY
Redemptorist Father Richard L. Welch recently was sworn in as associate judicial vicar for the Archdiocese of New York.
Oct 6, 2009
Web Tips: Your guide to the new redemptorists.net
Welcome to the new www.redemptorists.net, the online home of the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province.
Oct 2, 2009
Redemptorists Begin New Ministry in Metuchen, NJ
This fall, two Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province have embarked on a new ministry in the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ
Aug 29, 2009
Mission Church hosts Kennedy funeral
Redemptorist parish opens its doors for senator who visited basilica in times of personal crisis
Aug 5, 2009
Redemptorists return to Pennsylvania roots
Six priests and brothers are the first residents of new assisted living quarters at St. Clement’s Mission House
Jul 23, 2009
Redemptorists 'come home' to Stella Maris
Retired and infirm priests and brothers move to Maryland from New York to continue their ministry of prayer and sacrifice.
Jul 10, 2009
Redemptorists provide historic gift for pope
President Barack Obama presents Pope Benedict XVI with a stole once worn by St. John Neumann
Jun 15, 2009
Our Lady of Perpetual Help icon installed in Philadelphia
Mar 19, 2009
Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Natasha Richardson
Mar 17, 2009
Two Redemptorists Slain in Colombia
Mar 15, 2009
Liam Neeson Records The Way of the Cross
Prayers and Music by St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori
Feb 25, 2009
Feb 13, 2009
Jan 31, 2009
KWY News radio 1060, Philadelphia, PA, reports on Sarnelli House ministry.
Jan 5, 2009
The Redemptorist Office for Mission Advancement (ROMA) promotes the apostolic work of the Baltimore Province. More »





