In an interfaith service filled with pomp and patriotic fervor, a gavel set was dedicated to the gallant soldiers of the Maryland 400, also known as George Washington’s Old Line.
Mount de Sales graduate Audrey Powers opens new paths by rocketing into space
Audrey Powers, vice president of mission and flight operations for Blue Origin, journeyed into space Oct. 13 aboard New Shepard as part of a team that included actor William Shatner.
Father Brian Rafferty, founding pastor of Ellicott City parish and advocate for social justice, dies at 84
Father Brian Rafferty, the founding pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City who later shepherded Our Lady of the Chesapeake in Lake Shore for 25 years, died on Christmas Eve after an extended illness. He was 84.
School Sisters of Notre Dame face challenge of closing facilities
Of the Atlantic-Midwest Province’s 381 sisters, 323 are over age 70.
Notre Dame of Maryland University broadens science research with endowed chair
A new endowed chair at Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore will give students greater access to work in science research as they pursue careers in the sciences.
Leading voice for just treatment of African American Catholics dies at 75
A funeral Mass was offered Nov. 23 at St. Peter Claver in West Baltimore for Dr. Beverly A. Carroll, a social justice advocate who spent her life raising her voice for African American Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the United States and the world.
Catholic High leader marks milestone
“Dr. Nazelrod has changed the lives of many girls,” Molly McElroy said. “She believes in them.”
New Cathedral Cemetery, now 150 years old, is final resting place of humble and famous
New Cathedral Cemetery has become the resting place of more than 111,000 people, including priests, nuns and notable Marylanders such as Gov. Herbert R. O’Connor, Baltimore Mayor Clarence “Du” Burns, sports writer John Steadman, and businessman Reginald Lewis.
Sailor in Space: Mount de Sales graduate completes rocket mission
When Audrey Powers went boldly into space Oct. 13, with Star Trek captain, William Shatner, the thoughts prayers and cheers of Mount de Sales Academy, her alma mater, went with her.
Archbishop Lori’s initiative for mental wellness gets enthusiastic response
When Archbishop William E. Lori called for volunteers to help equip parishes to deal with mental health needs following the COVID-19 pandemic, lots of people stepped up.
Camp St. Vincent’s children return to fresh air, open spaces of Patterson Park
Immaculate Conception Parish in Towson resumed hosting its annual Vacation Bible School, after taking off 2020 due to COVID-19.
De Baltimore a Bolivia, las memorias cantan
La hermana Gerald y sus compañeras encontraron muchas maneras de servir a las personas a su cuidado, incluida la construcción de un complejo escolar y una carretera muy necesaria para acceder al río Mamoré, ahora conocido como Puerto Geralda en su honor.