Mary ever-virgin/Memorial Mass for Protestant? January 7, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about the Blessed Virgin Mary’s virginity and offering Mass for non-Catholics.
Maryland Catholic Conference prepares for 2019 General Assembly January 7, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Throughout the 90-day session, the Maryland Catholic Conference will advocate for the Archdioceses of Baltimore and Washington and the Diocese of Wilmington, all of which encompass part of the state.
Bidding farewell to Greetings & Readings January 6, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window You never want to see a business close, but seeing a local, family-owned business shut its doors after many years in the community is especially sad. So I was really sorry when I saw that Greetings & Readings is set to close later this month.
Cousins for Christmas, a word and saint for the New Year, “Fanta Baby” on the menu, and more (7 Quick Takes) January 5, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window We had so many cousins to enjoy over the Christmas break. There were gifts and food and football games.
Future city Catholic school receives $3 million donation January 3, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The future Mother Mary Lange Catholic School in Baltimore is $3 million dollars closer to opening its doors.
A photographic year in review January 3, 2019By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary Kevin J. Parks shares some of his favorite visual memories from 2018.
New name, same ‘healthy process’ January 2, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Appeal, Feature, Giving, Local News, News The Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries, formerly known as the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, changed its name to better reflect its mission.
The year the tree fell January 2, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window That single tree—a tree I had barely noticed before—was apparently such an obstruction between our homes that our paths had barely crossed. Once it was gone, we saw each other almost every day.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God ushers in New Year January 1, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and pray for peace in a special way Jan. 1 when they celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
A new year, a fresh start December 31, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary A lot of the typical resolutions have more to do with our exterior than our interior. I’d like to suggest a few resolutions that might improve your spirit and your mind.
Greeting New Year with trust and hope December 30, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We step into the New Year with faith that each of us can help make the world a little better.
Baking cookies, the truth of the moose, carrots for the reindeer, trains, and a Christmas joke (7 Quick Takes) December 28, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I can’t remember the last time I laughed as much while baking.