Archbishop Lori emphasizes importance of faith community during gun violence panel discussion February 14, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News The Maryland Catholic Conference organized a Feb. 13 virtual town hall, “Curbing Gun Violence in Maryland.”
Bills that run contrary to Catholic values introduced at Maryland General Assembly February 9, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life Two bills that conflict directly with Catholic values and the protection of life are progressing in the Maryland General Assembly.
CCSE aims to expand special educational mission February 1, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools CCSE works to ensure “children with special needs are able to attend and receive an appropriate education in their local Catholic elementary schools and high schools.”
All are welcome: Finding a home at Mount St. Joseph February 1, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Ory Docal started his freshman year at Mount St. Joseph in the fall, and by all accounts is flourishing, thanks to a partnership with the Catholic Coalition for Special Education, which supports special education in the Baltimore and Washington archdioceses through grants and technical assistance.
Archdiocese launches anti-racism program: ‘In God’s Image: A Racial Justice Journey for All’ January 31, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice The archdiocese plans to kick off its “In God’s Image: A Racial Journey for All” program with a prayer service at St. Bernardine in West Baltimore Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Archbishop Lori, Bishop Lewandowski help kick off March for Life events January 20, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori was the main celebrant Jan. 20 of the Mass at Life Fest, a new event at the 50th anniversary of the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.
UM St. Joseph Medical Center considers options after transgender ruling January 11, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News The University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is weighing its options after a federal court ruled Jan. 6 that the Towson hospital violated the Affordable Care Act when it denied a transgender person a hysterectomy as part of “gender-affirming care.”
Parishioners at Ss. Philip and James weather cold snap with Christmas spirit December 27, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, News Parishes throughout the archdiocese faced some unusual challenges with temperatures in the teens and wind-chill temperatures in the single digits during Christmas weekend.
St. Bernardine music director Tony Small named finalist for Grammy Award December 19, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Recording Academy and Grammy Museum announced Dec. 19 that Tony Small, the director of music at St. Bernardine in West Baltimore, has been named a finalist for the recording industry’s prestigious Music Educator Award.
St. Bernardine among parishes wrapped up in Christmas spirit with concerts December 8, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News Tony Small, a Grammy-award nominated music director at St. Bernardine in West Baltimore thinks “Wrapped in Love” is a fitting title for a performance to help celebrate the Christmas season and serve as outreach to the surrounding community.
Baltimore’s John Whitehead cited as Pax Christi Peacemaker of the Year December 6, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice John Whitehead’s role as a peace activist earned him the distinction as the Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore Peacemaker of the Year.
Priests in Baltimore archdiocese indulge in World Cup passion December 1, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports The sport of soccer is front and center for Father Uju Okeahialam and other fans this month with the World Cup in the middle of its competition to crown the best team in the world.
