Church of the Nativity helps to ‘rebuild’ parishes May 2, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Ministry, Missionary Disciples, News, Video Church of the Nativity in Timonium pastor Father Michael White created the Rebuilt brand to share the story of how he and his staff revitalized his parish.
Campus minister accompanies students at Loyola University May 2, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Colleges, Faces of Faith, Feature, Local News Seán Bray, director of campus ministry at Loyola University Maryland, is well-known on campus for accompanying students on their faith journeys. A Seattle native, he draws on his experiences on immersion trips to inspire students.
Nun who served in Baltimore believed murdered by nephew May 1, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Sister Angela Miller, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary who served six years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is believed to have died in an April 28 fire set at her home in Scranton, Pa., by her nephew, Alan Smith.
Bank CEO, archbishop discuss needs, successes of urban education May 1, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools, Urban Vicariate The head of one of the largest retail banking companies in the world sat down with Baltimore’s archbishop for a wide-ranging discussion on urban education April 26 at the Center Club in downtown Baltimore.
Volunteers help beautify cemetery, install memorial to victims of Great Irish Famine April 30, 2018By Alexandra Danter Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Concerned citizens have formed a group to revitalize St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. During a Spring cleaning event, a memorial for Great Famine victims was installed.
Southwest Baltimore girls excel in school with help of sponsors April 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video Mary Catherine Bunting was honored for her donation of $1 million for the school’s first endowed scholarship.
Remembering a Baltimore priest’s ordeal at Dachau April 29, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Blog, Feature, The Narthex The Polish priest told the Review that the wood strips in the windows separating the glass panes at Dachau seemed like crosses. Every time he looked out a window, he was reminded of the sign of redemption.
St. Frances Academy removes Cosby name from building April 27, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools St. Frances Academy in Baltimore has removed the name of its community center that honored a donation made by comedian and actor Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille.
Holy Cows: Partnership in Howard County aids those in need in Baltimore City April 25, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Environment, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Part of the shrine’s acreage was leased for farming that used pesticides. Upon re-evaluating, the friars determined that the current usage was not cohesive with the message of the Franciscans on being stewards of the land.
Imprisoned clergy of Dachau remembered for fearless faith April 23, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News More than 2,500 Catholic priests, brothers and seminarians were imprisoned at the Dachau concentration camp, with more than 1,000 of them dying there.
Archbishop Lori says papal call to holiness is ‘within reach’ April 19, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News “In a very practical way, (the pope) engages us. He engages our lives and he shows us how living in this world with all of our ups and downs, all of our concerns and worries, with all of our strengths and weaknesses, we can in fact attain holiness,” the archbishop said.
South Carroll County parish celebrates 150 years April 18, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parishes, Western Vicariate St. Joseph in Sykesville is celebrating 150 years. The parish has seen many changes since its cornerstone was laid in 1868.
