Trying to find a traditional parish near Baltimore airport area

[ChrisCA]

Does anyone know of any traditional parishes (adheres to the liturgical rules) near the Arundel Mills area (just south of Baltimore airport)?

I just moved into the area this week and today is my first Sunday. I did some church hunting and found Holy Trinity in Glen Bernie and went to the 10:00 am mass. Unfortunately, I witnessed liturgical abuses with the Eucharist and other practices (such as a modified Angus Dei, (i.e. “bread of life”) that made me feel uncomfortable there.

After mass, I headed over to St. Lawrence Martyr in Hanover (Jessup area) for the 11:30 am mass—which is actually closer to where I’m living. The priest who celebrated seemed orthodox and the liturgy appeared free of abuse.

If I had to choose between the two, I would definitely go back to St. Lawrence, but I was wondering if anyone local to the area or anyone who would know of any other parishes nearby. St. Lawrence was the smallest parish I have ever been—it looked like it could only seat about 50 persons (small chapel with only a center aisle and a few rows of pews).

I know the Mass is centered on Jesus in the Eucharist and not the fellowship or even the building, location, etc., but I’m a young college aged student; perhaps there is a more suitable traditional parish that I could attend mass weekly while I’m here?

I plan to go to St. Alphonsus for the TLM and check out the Baltimore Basilica downtown as well, although they are about a 20 minute drive.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[ProVobis]

Does anyone know of any traditional parishes (adheres to the liturgical rules) near the Arundel Mills area (just south of Baltimore airport)?

I just moved into the area this week and today is my first Sunday. I did some church hunting and found Holy Trinity in Glen Bernie and went to the 10:00 am mass. Unfortunately, I witnessed liturgical abuses with the Eucharist and other practices (such as a modified Angus Dei, (i.e. “bread of life”) that made me feel uncomfortable there.

After mass, I headed over to St. Lawrence Martyr in Hanover (Jessup area) for the 11:30 am mass—which is actually closer to where I’m living. The priest who celebrated seemed orthodox and the liturgy appeared free of abuse.

If I had to choose between the two, I would definitely go back to St. Lawrence, but I was wondering if anyone local to the area or anyone who would know of any other parishes nearby. St. Lawrence was the smallest parish I have ever been—it looked like it could only seat about 50 persons (small chapel with only a center aisle and a few rows of pews).

I know the Mass is centered on Jesus in the Eucharist and not the fellowship or even the building, location, etc., but I’m a young college aged student; perhaps there is a more suitable traditional parish that I could attend mass weekly while I’m here?

I plan to go to St. Alphonsus for the TLM and check out the Baltimore Basilica downtown as well, although they are about a 20 minute drive.

Thanks,
Chris

I’ve attended St. Alphonsus. That’s probably the closest to the airport. The Basilica has the Latin OF.

 

[ChrisCA]

I’ve attended St. Alphonsus. That’s probably the closest to the airport. The Basilica has the Latin OF.

It looks like its in the middle of a city block. How is the parking there? Free on Sunday?

 

[violetandgandal]

We used to be members of St. Agnes, which is on Old Frederick Road in between Frederick Road and Rt. 40. Its a great parish; new pastor now from when we were there, but I’ve heard he is good.

 

[ProVobis]

It looks like its in the middle of a city block. How is the parking there? Free on Sunday?

You can probably find a parking spot within a block or two. Free when I was there, though that was over 10 years ago.

 

[ChrisCA]

I’ve attended St. Alphonsus. That’s probably the closest to the airport. The Basilica has the Latin OF.

Just thought I’d provide an update to this thread… I ended up going to the Basilica since this thread creation. Turns out the drive is pretty easy…just had to hop on 295 North and it take it straight into downtown. Parking was easy, too. The Cathedral is beautiful and the Mass is ! Though, I didn’t hear any Latin at the 10:45 Masses I’ve attended (not a complaint – just an observation in reply to ProVobis’ post).

I feel so blessed to be able to go here for Mass while I’m here for the year. It seems that the Baltimore-DC area has a lot of Catholic presence!

It’s pretty cool that Basilica Baltimore is America’s first Cathedral considering the history and architecture like the underground crypt.

Eventually, I will have to do the hour long tour after the 10:45 Mass but I’ve got to figure out how to time my meals properly (while still observing the Eucharistic fast) so I’m not starving for brunch after Mass!