Review board develops policy on allegations against bishops January 15, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News At the requests of the bishops of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the Independent Review Board, which assists the archdiocese with child protection efforts, created a Bishop Reporting Initiative to ensure proper reporting of allegations against bishops, believed to be the first of its kind in the nation.
Archdiocese passes child protection audit for 2018 January 15, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore “has been found compliant with all audited Articles of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People for the 2017-18 audit period,” according to a letter to Archbishop William E. Lori from StoneBridge Business Partners, which conducts the audits on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Ellicott City parishioner honored at ‘Life Is Beautiful’ Mass January 14, 2019By Rus VanWestervelt Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Kimberley Frazer was on hand to accept the Culture of Life Medal of Honor in recognition for her work with pregnant mothers throughout Baltimore.
Sister Connie Baker, former pastoral life director, dies at 75 January 14, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered for School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Constance “Connie” Baker Jan. 11 at Villa Assumpta in Baltimore. She died Dec. 29, 2018, at age 75.
God’s Sandbox (bring your own bucket and shovel) January 14, 2019By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith Need peace, need to think, need a great prayer spot? Go to a beach! It doesn’t even have to be summer to benefit from the calm it provides. Bring your own bucket and shovel … God will supply the tranquility.
Excited about reading, a late Christmas gift, taking down the tree, and more (7 Quick Takes) January 11, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Our younger son was afraid he wouldn’t find a book he wanted to buy. Then he spotted a book on a display and made a beeline for it.
Talking to some young Jesuits about social justice and evangelization January 10, 2019By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Social Justice, Word on Fire I told my young Jesuit conversation partners that they ought to follow the prompt of our Jesuit pope and go not just to the economic margins but to the “existential margins”—that is to say, to those who have lost the faith, lost any contact with God, who have not heard the Good News.
Archbishop Lori and other bishops describe retreat as profound, inspiring January 10, 2019By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori said the retreat was prayerful, serious and a moment to strengthen the bonds of unity and communion among the bishops.
Senate President Mike Miller undergoing treatment for prostate cancer January 10, 2019By Kelly Sankowski Filed Under: Local News, News On the Senate floor Jan. 10, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller confirmed reports that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He will be undergoing chemotherapy during this year’s legislative session, but in a statement said he plans to continue to “fully carry out my Senate responsibilities.” “As many of you know, beyond […]
‘Life is Beautiful’ Mass will kick off week of pro-life activity January 10, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate this year’s “Life is Beautiful” Mass Jan. 13 at 10:45 a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.
Finding Jesus in the hospital January 9, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window There’s no sign that says, “Jesus,” with an arrow.
Major relic of St. John Vianney returning to Archdiocese of Baltimore for veneration January 9, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News At a time of unrest in the Catholic Church and the nation, several priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore said they hope the upcoming visit of a major relic of a 19th-century priest known for his holiness will inspire genuine change.
