How a saint became part of the tax code, forever changing U.S. philanthropy March 28, 2022By Tim Swift Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News St. Katharine Drexel is well known for being a trailblazing figure in the early 20th century, championing the needs of Native Americans and Black Americans, but few know she may have the most lasting impact on philanthropy of any American in U.S. history.
Maryland assistant secretary of state Kathy Smith reaches out in parish and beyond March 15, 2022By Tim Swift Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Although the economic picture is improving, Kathy Smith plans to continue St. Joseph’s Ministry to help Sacred Heart in Glyndon parishioners advance in their careers, particularly, people in low-wage jobs who want to move into other roles.
Baltimore St. Patrick Parade honors health care hero Michael Willis as grand marshal March 8, 2022By Tim Swift Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News After a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, the Baltimore St. Patrick Parade returns to the streets of Charm City this year with a grand marshal who has fittingly been in the trenches, working to stem the tide of COVID-19.
Deacon George Evans, part of the first class of American permanent deacons, to celebrate 50 years of ministry June 18, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Deacon Evans’ work has spanned generations. He would celebrate the weddings of young couples and years later be on hand for the baptisms and marriages of their children.
Father Lawrence Schanberger, Baltimore native who worked with St. Teresa of Kolkata, dies at 98 June 3, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Maryknoll Father J. Lawrence Schanberger, whose missionary work spanned the globe, including serving the poor of India with St. Teresa of Kolkata, died May 22
Baltimore Basilica’s outreach to neighbors expands May 26, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News While other social services have been curtailed during the pandemic, the basilica’s missionaries have actually expanded their program to include homeless women
Thirteen men become deacons, ambassadors of the ‘domestic church,’ Archbishop Lori says May 24, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Video, Vocations “You have sought to make your homes not merely places of love and security, but indeed, havens of faith and hope and love,” Archbishop Lori said in his homily. “You discerned a calling to serve the larger church, your parishes and the archdiocese, just as you serve so generously the domestic churches you have established.”
Jean Rozanski, devoted Catholic and mother of archbishop of St. Louis, dies at 84 May 21, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Jean Rozanski, a devoted Catholic, wife and mother whose son rose to become the archbishop of St. Louis, died May 19 after suffering a stroke. She was 84.
Father Frank Brauer, the quiet force that binds St. Francis Xavier together, prepares to say goodbye May 20, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement As a pastor and priest, Father Brauer has had a laser-like focus on the liturgy from the music to the homilies. Father Brauer said a strong Mass is the foundation of the parish community so it’s vital to keep the liturgy sharp and engaging.
Sister Carol Wheeler, who transformed Mercy High School over more than three decades, dies at 84 May 18, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Sister Carol Wheeler, who as its longtime leader modernized North Baltimore’s Mercy High School with an emphasis on medicine, science and the arts, died May 15 at Stella Maris in Timonium. She was 84.
Local Catholic universities make pandemic adjustments for 2021 graduations April 29, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: colleges, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News More than a year into the pandemic, coronavirus restrictions will still have a significant impact on graduation ceremonies at Catholic universities located in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Deacon John Langmead, dedicated St. Rita’s pastoral life director, dies at 77 April 16, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon John Langmead, a former pastoral life director of St. Rita who used his business skills to strengthen the finances of the Dundalk parish, died April 14 of complications of lung cancer in Hemet, Calif. He was 77. Because of a shortage of priests, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has sometimes enlisted deacons such as Deacon […]
