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Baltimore's Basilica of the Assumption -- formally known as Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- is on the corner of Cathedral and Mulberry streets and describes itself as America's first cathedral. The Basilica was designed by John Carroll, the country's first Catholic bishop, and Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who was involved with the design of the United States Capitol. Carroll said that he wanted the design of the Basilica of the Assumption to reflect American architecture rather than the more somber designs in European cathedrals. Construction of the basilica took place from 1806 to 1821. The Basilica of the Assumption has been instrumental in many m...
Baltimore's Basilica of the Assumption -- formally known as Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- is on the corner of Cathedral and Mulberry streets and describes itself as America's first cathedral. The Basilica was designed by John Carroll, the country's first Catholic bishop, and Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who was involved with the design of the United States Capitol. Carroll said that he wanted the design of the Basilica of the Assumption to reflect American architecture rather than the more somber designs in European cathedrals. Construction of the basilica took place from 1806 to 1821. The Basilica of the Assumption has been instrumental in many milestones for the Catholic faith. Three Plenary Councils met at the church and helped shape several monumental decisions, including calling for the evangelization of Native Americans and African-Americans following the Civil War. In 1972 the structure was deemed a National Landmark, and in 1993 the National Conference of Catholic Bishops designated it a National Shrine. Notable visitors to the Basilica include Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa.
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Catholics to launch national campaign with mass in Baltimore
The Catholic Church, embroiled in a dispute with the Obama administration over new health insurance rules, has chosen Baltimore to kick off a national campaign it says is aimed at promoting religious liberty. Archbishop William E. Lori is scheduled to...Tags: Christianity, Politics, Health, Elections, Religion and Belief
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James Edward O'Meara Jr., construction company owner
James Edward O'Meara Jr., founder of a commercial construction company and a World War II veteran, died Saturday of heart failure at his Glyndon home. He was 90.
The son of a masonry company owner and a homemaker, Mr. O'Meara was born in Baltimore and...Tags: Christianity, World War II (1939-1945), Heart Failure, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Religion and Belief
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Outspoken bishop to take helm of Archdiocese of Baltimore
At a time when Roman Catholic bishops are waging political wars against contraception and same-sex marriage, one of the church's most hard-line generals was named Tuesday to head its historically important Baltimore archdiocese.
The Vatican appointed...Tags: Christianity, Health Treatments, Abusive Behavior, Family Planning, Government
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Basilica needs millions in repairs after quake damage found
Baltimore's 200-year-old Basilica of the Assumption, the first cathedral in America, will be closed to many visitors over eight months as crews repair domes damaged in August's earthquake, church officials said Thursday.
Repairs could cost up to $5...Tags: Doug Johnson, Science and Technology, Travel, Christianity, Fells Point
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Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Friday
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Marian Shriver McSherry
Baltimore Sun reporterMarian Shriver McSherry, long-time devotee of Maryland's Catholic aristocracy and mother of 12 children, died on July 24 of breast cancer at her home in Frederick. She was 85. A second cousin of R. Sargent Shriver, Marian Macsherry was born in...Tags: England, Christianity, World War II (1939-1945), Durham (Durham, North Carolina), Religious Education
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Marin Alsop: Readying the notes on legendary ladies
It's still late-summer, but classical musicians can hardly wait to get back into the concert hall for the 2011-2012 season.
One of the first to return is the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Marin Alsop leads a Gala Celebration concert Sept. 10 at...Tags: Lyric Opera of Baltimore, Christianity, Anglicanism, Michael Feinstein, Arts and Culture
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Man who left toilet 'bomb' at Towson courthouse acquitted
The Towson "toilet bomb" case came to an end Thursday when a jury found Duane Gerald Davis Sr. not guilty of leaving a phony destructive device in front of a courthouse.
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One last road trip for Schaefer
From Faidley's at Lexington Market to the Washington Monument, from Camden Yards to the Inner Harbor, a motorcade will ferry the body of William Donald Schaefer on a two-hour farewell trip Monday afternoon through the hometown that he loved and led....Tags: Christianity, Baltimore School for the Arts, Judaism, Regional Authority, Government
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Touching home: one final lap around Baltimore
Marylanders — hands on their hearts, crisply saluting or wiping away tears — lined streets and gathered at landmarks to bid personal farewells to William Donald Schaefer Monday afternoon, as the former mayor and governor was taken on one final...Tags: Judaism, Restaurants, Regional Authority, Government, Inner Harbor
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