Seniors drawn to art by health benefits November 15, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors Art classes can be an important part of seniors maintaining their cognitive ability as well as a terrific way of socializing.
Healing Heroes: Catholic nurses inject faith into demanding job November 3, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News When the going gets tough, Catholic nurses turn to their faith to get them through a demanding job.
Pastoral Staff Day emphasizes teamwork throughout archdiocese October 26, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News More than 500 parish staff and leaders from 64 of the archdiocese’s pastorates attended the annual Pastoral Staff Day Oct. 25 at the Church of the Nativity.
Deacon Carl Anderson, devoted to St. Edward parish, dies at 78 October 20, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Carl Anderson, who was so devoted to his parish that his daughter called it his second home, died Oct. 8 following a stroke. He was 78.
Sister Susan Louise, a ‘model educator’ as principal of IHM, dies at age 69 October 17, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Sister Susan Louise Eder, an Oblate Sister of St. Francis de Sales who died Oct. 13 after a long struggle with cancer, was described as an “enthusiastic, committed educator” and a model of devotion. She was 69.
Archbishop Lori points to Pope Francis’ message, stresses importance of protecting environment October 11, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Environment, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori urged the faithful in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to follow Pope Francis’ recent plea to take care of the environment, noting steps the archdiocese has taken to reduce harmful impacts on the climate.
Chance encounter showed Brooks Robinson’s Catholic spirit September 27, 2023By Gerry Jackson Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Sports What I remember most about Brooks Robinson aren’t my professional experiences with him, but a small moment that I think sums up why he’s so beloved in this town.
Frank Bramble, 75, put his business skills to charitable use throughout archdiocese September 26, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Francis “Frank” Paul Bramble Sr., a devoted father of six who was deeply involved in furthering Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Sept. 23 of a heart attack. The longtime financial services executive was 75.
Blue Mass brings ‘comfort,’ acknowledgement to first responders throughout Archdiocese of Baltimore September 17, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Blue Mass, named for the color of uniforms worn by many first responders, recognizes law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics and both retired and active-duty public safety professionals.
Archdiocese of Baltimore continues sponsorship of HBCU Week on Maryland Public Television August 31, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Racial Justice For the second straight year, the archdiocese and MPT will support programming that celebrates the history, culture and innovations of HBCUs in the area and across the nation. HBCU Week on MPT begins Sept. 4 and airs through Sept. 10.
Archdiocese collaborates to sponsor Gwynn Oak Unity Festival celebrating 60th anniversary of civil rights event August 15, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice The Archdiocese of Baltimore will be one of the lead sponsors for the festival, which will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the desegregation of a now-closed private amusement park in the community.
CCHD awards luncheon stresses importance of working past impasses for social change August 11, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice Social change, funding and diversity were the dominant themes coursing through the conversation at the annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development awards luncheon Aug. 10 at St. Bernardine in West Baltimore.
