Surge in COVID-19 cases generates crisis standards of care in several Maryland hospitals January 6, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Catholic hospitals in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are being hit by medical and clinical staffing shortages and other challenges as the surge in COVID-19 cases continues filling emergency rooms throughout the state.
Pro-life supporters prepare to march for life in Washington and Annapolis January 5, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life As the U.S. Supreme Court considers Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, Maryland’s pro-life supporters are ready to show their support for the sanctity of life at the Jan. 21 March for Life in Washington, D.C., and the Feb. 3 Maryland March for Life in Annapolis.
New COVID-19 mandates set for parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore December 30, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News In response to the rising numbers on positive COVID-19 cases and the hospitalization crisis, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has declared new COVID-19 protocols for all parishes effective Dec. 29, 2021, until Jan. 31, 2022.
Franciscan Center brings Christmas cheer to Baltimore with events December 23, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Filed Under: Feature, Local News While the pandemic makes winter even harder for those who live in poverty, Baltimore families and individuals find refuge in the Franciscan Center during Christmas time.
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, la ‘Estrella de la Nueva Evangelización’, une las culturas December 12, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español uestra Señora de Guadalupe ha unido las culturas a lo largo de los siglos desde que se hizo presente por primera vez en una serie de apariciones en 1531.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, ‘Star of New Evangelization,’ unites cultures December 11, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Saints Our Lady of Guadalupe has united cultures throughout the centuries ever since she first appeared in a series of apparitions in 1531.
Catholic Charities of Baltimore launches largest capital campaign in its history December 8, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News The funds of the historic $75 million “Greater Promise” fundraising effort will support Catholic Charities’ nearly 100 programs, with a primary focus on an Intergenerational Center in West Baltimore, expanding school readiness through Head Start, Gallagher Services and the Cherry Hill Town Center.
Door-to-door ministry: Jesuit parish leaders visit every family in faith community December 3, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Adrienne Marra was in the middle of household chores when her doorbell rang. She wondered who could be visiting in the middle of the pandemic, given that many institutions were forced to shut down and households had to quarantine and practice social distancing. To her surprise and delight, it was a friendly face from her parish of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez in Woodstock.
Giving Tuesday supporters’ generosity ‘goes above and beyond’ December 2, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore Donors throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore pitched in to make “Giving Tuesday” a creative way of supporting parishes and Catholic outreach agencies of the area Nov. 30.
Young adults talk synod around a bonfire December 2, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Synodality Sitting around a crackling bonfire and sipping hot apple cider, a group of young adults gathered outside St. John the Evangelist Church in Severna Park Nov. 5 to talk about the future of the Catholic Church and share their input regarding Pope Francis’ 2021-23 Synod on Synodality.
Inmigrantes cumplen sus promesas con la llegada de la Antorcha de Guadalupe a la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore November 24, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español La Antorcha Guadalupana, acompañada de imágenes de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y San Juan Diego, ha viajado más de 2,500 millas desde la Ciudad de México, donde se encendió el fuego de la antorcha en la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el 5 de septiembre.
Immigrants keep their promises as Guadalupe Torch arrives in Archdiocese of Baltimore November 24, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News “The arrival of the Guadalupe Torch to Baltimore is a symbol of hope for the immigrant community,” said Lia Salinas, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s director of Hispanic Ministry. “The devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe transcends borders and is an example of unity between people and cultures.”
