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Tim Swift

How a saint became part of the tax code, forever changing U.S. philanthropy

March 28, 2022
By 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, 2022
By 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, 2022
By 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, 2021
By 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, 2021
By 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, 2021
By 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, 2021
By 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, 2021
By 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, 2021
By 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, 2021
By 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, 2021
By 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, 2021
By 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 […]

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