Frederick parish opens first cremation-only cemetery in archdiocese November 7, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News A cremation-only cemetery at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Frederick is the first of its kind in the area, according to Nathan Nardi, director of cemetery operations for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Bishops mark Maryland Emancipation Day, affirm dignity of all October 31, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, News, Racial Justice The Catholic bishops of Maryland commemorated the 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day, affirming the dignity of every human person and noting that slavery was dehumanizing, reducing human beings to mere property.
Baltimore County cemetery offers green burials October 31, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Natural burial – or green burial, as it is sometimes called – is done without embalming, and uses either a biodegradable shroud only, made of cotton, linen, hemp, wool or other natural fibers, or a shroud and a biodegradable casket, made of bamboo or soft woods such as pine or bark.
Archbishop Lori returns from second visit to Ukraine October 25, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, War in Ukraine On his second visit to war-torn Ukraine, Archbishop William E. Lori was able to visit not only Lviv, but also the capital city of Kyiv, which has seen intense fighting since Russia invaded the country in February 2022.
5 Things to Know about Maryland Question 1 October 10, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The Maryland Catholic Conference, which represents the state’s Catholic bishops in Annapolis, is joining other local Catholic leaders in urging Marylanders to vote no on Question 1 – “The Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment.”
La arquidiócesis emite decretos sobre algunas parroquias fusionadas en el proceso de Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera October 9, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español El 29 de septiembre la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore emitió decretos para algunas de las iglesias que se verán afectadas por el proceso de planificación de Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera.
Archdiocese issues decrees regarding some merged parishes in Seek the City process September 29, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The Archdiocese of Baltimore issued decrees Sept. 29 for some of the churches that will be affected by the Seek the City to Come planning process.
Opponents of Maryland Question 1 note legal, moral concerns in webinar September 27, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, News, Respect Life Changing or repealing constitutional amendments is not impossible, but it is rare and can be difficult, according to a law professor who participated in a Sept. 23 panel about Maryland’s Question 1, the “Right to Reproductive Freedom” amendment.
New schools chancellor sees hope in Catholic schools September 9, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Schools Since Gregory Farno joined the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Department of Catholic Schools as chancellor for education, he has visited a lot of schools.
Make a difference September 5, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Gun Violence Getting one gun off the street may not have a great impact all by itself, but people such as Monsignor Nalepa and Father Murphy know that sometimes you must try to make a difference. Little by little, gun by gun, we can.
Mediation framework set for archdiocesan bankruptcy July 31, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The parties in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy have agreed to a framework for mediation in the case.
Progress toward mediation in archdiocesan bankruptcy case July 22, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News A third mediator will be added to the panel working to come up with a settlement in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.