National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes to dedicate Shrine of St. Sharbel September 15, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Western Vicariate The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg will host a day of celebration in honor of the dedication of the Shrine of St. Sharbel.
Sister Madeleine Chaffers, longtime educator, dies at 94 September 14, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Obituaries, Urban Vicariate, Western Vicariate A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Madeleine Chaffers was offered Aug. 28 at Villa Assumpta in Baltimore. Sister Madeleine died Aug. 19. She was 94 and a vowed member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 68 years.
Archbishop Lori shows support for young immigrants facing possible deportation September 14, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Social Justice, Urban Vicariate In a show of support for young undocumented immigrants who could face deportation if the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is eliminated, Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated a Mass in Spanish at St. Patrick in Fells Point Sept. 13, assuring the immigrant community he stands with them.
Sister Regina Russell, D.C., ministered as child care worker, teacher September 8, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Obituaries, Urban Vicariate A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Regina Russell was offered Aug. 24 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.
Sister M. Evelyn Howard, IHM, Catonsville teacher, dies at 89 August 16, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Obituaries Sister M. Evelyn Howard taught at St. Agnes School in Catonsville from 1984 to 1991.
Archbishop Lori to celebrate Solemnity of the Assumption at Baltimore Basilica August 14, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Worship & Sacraments Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation, with a special 12:10 p.m. Mass Aug. 15 at the Baltimore Basilica.
Sister Mary Ita Lashley, vowed member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, dead at 102 July 13, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Mary Ita Lashley died peacefully on June 21, 2017. She was 102 years of age and lived the religious life she so desired.
Baltimore native served 21 years as chaplain in US Air Force July 5, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Conventual Franciscan Father Samuel Zebron was offered June 27 at St. Mark Church in Boynton Beach, Fla. The Baltimore native was 84 years old when he died June 19.
School Sister of Notre Dame who spent decade teaching in Howard County dies July 5, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Amalia Menardi was offered June 19 in the Chapel of Villa Notre Dame in Wilton, Conn. Sister Amalia died June 13 at age 99 at Lourdes Health Care Center in Wilton.
Case worker and local superior for Daughters of Charity dies at 88 July 3, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister Mary Beard, a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, was offered June 10 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Mary died June 7 at age 88, after giving 53 years to her vocation.
Sister Mary Alvita Maguire, educator, dies at 94 June 21, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Alvita Maguire was offered June 7 at Villa Assumpta in Baltimore. Sister Alvita died May 27; she was 94.
Names and Numbers: Season for baseball, fishing, swimming June 20, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, Names and Numbers, News The latest installment of Names and Numbers includes a commencement speech from a Paralympic swimmer who attended Notre Dame Preparatory School, a fundraiser initiated by Loyola Blakefield grad, and recognition for two longtime volunteers in a youth baseball league.
