Sister Marion Agnes Jerzak, SSND, dies at 88 December 19, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Marion was 88. She served six schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
St. Andrew by the Bay welcomes ‘Homeless Jesus’ statue for Christmas December 16, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News A lightweight, resin replica of the statue, which was created by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, has traveled around the Archdiocese of Baltimore since February.
Loyola Blakefield closed Dec. 14 in response to racist graffiti December 14, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools Loyola Blakefield did not open for the school day Dec. 14 after racist graffiti with threat was discovered.
Jack of all trades brings joy to OLV students December 14, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video Jack Pundt’s personal train set collection has become an Advent tradition at Our Lady of Victory School, putting students in the Christmas spirit.
Outreach fueled by faith December 13, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Faces of Faith, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Several years after Brian Gracie began raising funds to support the Franciscan Center’s emergency assistance programs for impoverished people in Baltimore, a member of his own family found himself in need of those very services.
Archbishop Lori presides at archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 11, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate Close to 500 people weathered a steady snowfall the evening of Dec. 9 to participate in the archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. John Church.
Beloved former Cumberland and Ellicott City pastor dies at 78 December 11, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate “He was so well-loved in all the parishes he served,” said Father Michael Roach, longtime friend of Monsignor James McGovern. “I’ve never known his equal.”
Coffee & Doughnuts with Sister Helen Amos December 11, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Coffee & Doughnuts, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate The Catholic Review catches up with Mercy Sister Helen Amos, executive chairwoman of the board of trustees at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a holy day of obligation December 7, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which celebrates the dogma that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception, will be celebrated Dec. 8.
Marian House brings ‘new life’ to former parish school at Blessed Sacrament December 7, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate The permanent family housing has transformed the former parish school at Blessed Sacrament, two miles north of St. Ann Parish.
Official appointments include new pastor for Our Lady of Fatima December 7, 2017By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori announces clergy appointments.
Retiring Monsignor Cramblitt sees ‘grace of God’ December 6, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Retirement “When I look at how growth has happened in my life – emotionally, spiritually, personally – I step back in amazement and can’t help but the see the grace of God there.”
