Priests say Archbishop Lori is their friend and ally May 1, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop Lori Milestones, Feature, Local News, News Father Louis Bianco, now rector of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, said he observed firsthand how Archbishop William E. Lori made his priests a priority no matter what was on his agenda.
Governor, mayor see Archbishop Lori as ‘trusted partner’ May 1, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop Lori Milestones, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori is a well-known figure in Maryland’s political circles. Known for his gentle manner and for being a steady advocate for issues of concern to Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, he meets and speaks regularly with a variety of leaders from both sides of the political aisle.
Father Steffener, a beloved fixture at Westminster parish, dies at 91 April 20, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Father Gerard James Steffener died April 13 at BridgingLife Dove House in Westminster. He was 91.
S.S.N.D. general superior says order’s ministry remains strong despite declining numbers April 12, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations While their numbers may be fewer, the School Sisters of Notre Dame are providing vital ministry around the world, according to Sister Roxanne Schares, Rome-based general superior of the S.S.N.D. religious community.
Seminarians evangelize Towson University April 5, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Eighteen seminarians from Mount St. Mary’s were on Towson University’s campus Feb. 27 to March 1 at the invitation of the university’s Catholic campus ministry based at the Newman Center. With permission from the secular university, they had opportunities for faith sharing not only with Catholic students, but also with students of many different religions – and of no religion at all.
Sulpician Father Peter Gray’s art deepens faith March 31, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News For Father Gray, art is his full-time ministry. He spends hours a day working on a paint-splattered kitchen table to create sacred and secular art.
1,000 Catholics gather at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen to pray for peace in Ukraine March 26, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, Local News, News, Video As Archbishop William E. Lori solemnly consecrated Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Maya Lancaster stood with 1,000 others – all focused on an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding a rosary displayed in the cathedral’s sanctuary.
Archdiocese of Baltimore community rallies in support of Ukraine March 24, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, Local News, News As Father Vasyl Sivinskyi swung open the metal gates of East Baltimore’s St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church on a misty March 17 morning, Mary Ellen Beaty-O’Ferrall was already waiting for him with four large boxes.
Major leaguer makes amends after smashing ball into pastor’s car March 21, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Driving along Putty Hill Avenue in Towson Feb. 17 on his way to buy some multivitamins, the pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville heard a loud crash and saw pieces of an outdoor mirror fly up onto his windshield and then off his Honda CR-V.
51 years overdue, three books returned to Loyola-Notre Dame Library March 2, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Danielle Whren Johnson, a Loyola-Notre Dame librarian, said books that were checked out 51 years ago were recently returned in a bin at a public library and then forwarded to Loyola-Notre Dame Library.
As Ukrainian Americans fear for loved ones in war, Archbishop Lori offers solidarity February 27, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori offered solidarity with the Ukrainian community, greeting parishioners prior to morning worship and listening to harrowing stories of family members besieged in Ukraine. He strongly condemned the invasion.
Deacon George Evans, one of the first permanent deacons in the U.S., dies at 88 February 25, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon George Evans Sr., one of the first permanent deacons ordained in the United States and the last surviving member of the first class of permanent deacons from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Feb. 18. He was 88.