Pastoral Life Director

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Saint Clare Parish is one of several parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore that does not have a resident Pastor.  With the fewer number of priests available for parish ministry alternative parish staffing models have been implemented in the Archdiocese.

As Pastoral Life Director my job is to care for the temporal, administrative and spiritual needs of our parish community.  We have several priests who are able to assist us by celebrating mass on weekdays and on the weekends.  I am truly grateful for their service to our faith community.

Saint Clare Parish is a vibrant, active community.  We have registered nearly 1400 families.  We operate a wonderful Day Care facility for children 2 years of age and up, morning and afternoon care is also available.  Our outstanding elementary school lovingly instructs our children in the basics as well as faith formation, values and morals.  Pre-Kindergarten instruction is provided for 3 and 4 year olds and continues through the 8^th grade.

Visitors have often remarked that we are a warm and inviting congregation. A visitor remarked how impressed she was during mass, at the exchange of peace, that she received a heartfelt expression of peace and love from a parishioner.  She was so impressed she was coming back here to mass more often.

I thank you for visiting our website, if you are seeking a faith community to call home we would be pleased to have you join our congregation.  Please feel free to give a call or stop by if we can be of any assistance.

I wish you peace and love,

Deacon Kevin Bagley

     "Lord help me to remember that nothing is going to happen today that you and I can't handle together."