History

A First-Class Miracle

A First-Class Miracle

The Joseph House Crisis Center opened 40 years ago today, on February 14, 1984. It was born out of necessity. After making regular trips to help the poor in the countryside, the Little Sisters started to see people coming to their convent asking for assistance. The crowds grew and became too disruptive for the neighborhood….

Salute to the Magi Choral Festival

Since 1994, the Magi Choral Festival has delighted audiences in Salisbury each November with concerts that herald the holiday season. This year marks the 25th anniversary, although organizers have announced that the upcoming performances will be the last (November 17 and 18, 2018; visit www.magifund.com for tickets). The concerts have been the primary fundraiser for…

2009 McCulloh Street

May 1, 2016 marked the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the first building known as “Joseph House.” It was a three-story row house with green-and-white-striped awnings at 2009 McCulloh Street in Baltimore. The house was a God-send. At the time, the nascent Joseph House ministry was operating out of the rectory basement of Immaculate…