A funeral Mass for Mercy Sister Mary Kenneth McGuire was offered March 9 at Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Mount Washington. Sister Kenneth died March 9 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. She was 93 and had been a Sister of Mercy for 69 years.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Vocations journey
Father Steven Roth, vocations director for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, talks with Father Matt Himes about his journey to the priesthood and his work in discernment. Father Himes is the associate pastor Our Lady of the Fields in Millersville and the newly appointed associate vocations director who will be focusing especially on helping young men discern the call to religious life.
Loyola School recognized for excellence by university
The Loyola School, a Jesuit all-scholarship preschool and elementary school in Baltimore, will receive Loyola University Maryland’s 2022 Milch Community Partnership Award in recognition of its service to city families.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Lenten Spirituality
Lent is a great time to grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with Christ. George Matysek talks with Paul and Sarah Jarzembowski about practical ways of making this Lent a time of spiritual growth.
John Carroll plans to use $1.8 million grant to upgrade science facilities
The John Carroll School in Bel Air announced Feb. 24 that it has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from The John L. Stasiak Foundation. It is the largest first-time gift in the history of the Harford County school.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Catholic Homeschooling
Gina Abel, a parishioner of St. John in Westminster and a former teacher in the Catholic school system of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, shares her experiences homeschooling her five children. She also offers practical tips for parents who are considering homeschooling.
Comcast donates 50 laptops and $15,000 to Catholic Charities to empower careers
Comcast Corporation has donated 50 laptops and $15,000 to Catholic Charities of Baltimore Feb. 23 to assist individuals in the Baltimore area in need of work and computer literacy.
Notre Dame Prep names soccer hall of famer Steve Powers as next athletic director
Maryland Soccer Hall of Famer Steve Powers will join Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson as athletic director in July.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Reflections of a priest
Father Michael Roach shares experiences and stories from his over 50 years of priestly ministry. Father Roach is the pastor of St. Bartholomew in Manchester, president of the board of trustees at Mount De Sales Academy in Catonsville and has taught Church history at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg for many years.
Loyola Blakefield announces $5 million gift
Leaders of Loyola Blakefield announced Feb. 22 that Patrick and Michele Connor have committed to a $5 million gift to the Jesuit school in Towson.
Sister Marylita Friia, S.S.N.D., former Baltimore principal, dies at 90
School Sister of Notre Dame Marylita Friia, a former principal of Archbishop Keough High School in Baltimore, died Feb. 11. She was 90.
Virtual lobby night: Catholics urged to advocate for issues
The Maryland Catholic Conference’s usual day for citizens to advocate at the state Legislature will again be done virtually for 2022, due to coronavirus restrictions. A new option this year is for constituents to send a brief video message to a legislator.