Pastor who shepherded Emmitsburg parish through trying times dies at 79 January 15, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Though he left St. Joseph in Emmitsburg in 2010 for an assignment in Michigan, Vincentian Father Vincent J. O’Malley’s laughter still rings in the halls of the church, according to Elaine Ebaugh, assistant administrator at St. Joseph for 31 years.
Former John Carroll student posts disturbing video January 6, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News A former student of The John Carroll School in Bel Air posted a disturbing video of himself on the campus Jan. 4, causing school administration to alert local authorities.
St. Mary’s Seminary’s director of human formation focuses on shaping well-rounded future priests January 6, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park is giving an added boost to the human formation of future priests with the establishment of its first-ever director of human formation.
Controversy stirs over bar’s location in former sanctuary of closed Frederick chapel January 3, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Western Vicariate The Wye Oak Tavern at Visitation Frederick, the new hotel in Frederick, has made quite a stir since its opening on Dec. 19 and not because it is run by Frederick’s famous chefs, brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio.
Renovations at St. Joseph in Cockeysville recognized for excellence by building associations January 2, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The renovation work at St. Joseph Parish in Cockeysville was recognized with several honors in 2024.
Sleep Out in Annapolis gives students a glimpse into homelessness December 31, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Social Justice The high school students were participating in a Sleep Out, a fundraiser for Covenant House, a nonprofit that provides support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking.
Meet Luce, the 2025 Jubilee mascot December 23, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Jubilee 2025, Local News, News She has blue hair, muddy boots and wears a yellow raincoat. Meet Luce, the official Vatican mascot for the upcoming Jubilee Year.
Unlock the way: Jubilee Year 2025 is chance for renewal of faith December 23, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Jubilee 2025, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori will mark the beginning of the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a Mass at Cathedral of Mary of Our Queen in Homeland Dec. 29 at 11 a.m.
‘I’m a priest of Jesus Christ’: Father Rondall C. Howard III ordained a priest in joyful liturgy December 15, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations About 525 people – including 32 priests, 60 seminarians, 10 deacons, family members and friends, filled the pews of the Frederick County parish to celebrate Father Howard’s ordination.
Coats for Kids brings smiles to all December 10, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News Smiles and laughter filled St. Agnes School’s gymnasium as children in grades pre-K-8 arrived in waves to receive free winter coats and greet Archbishop William E. Lori the morning of Dec. 9.
Handmade gifts make Christmas presents more meaningful December 5, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News Christmas gifts made by hand offer many benefits, artists and crafters say, no matter if they are baked, painted, sewed or melted. They are one-of-a-kind and mean a lot to both the givers and the receivers.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps benefits giver, receiver November 25, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News Based on the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, IVC volunteers commit to working eight to 16 hours a week for 10 months. They also commit to attending monthly meetings, two days of reflections and an opening retreat to reflect on their spirituality.
