Sister Anne Dorice DeFebbo, O.S.F., taught nursing in Towson July 2, 2020By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Anne Dorice DeFebbo, a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 48 years who taught nursing in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died May 18, a few days before her 73rd birthday, at Assisi House in Aston, Pa.
Class of 2020 known for adapting to ever-changing landscape July 2, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News As most graduates will attest, the Class of 2020 will be known for its adaptability during a coronavirus pandemic.
Father Val Peter, Boys Town’s leader for 20 years, dies July 2, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Obituaries, World News Father Val Peter, who was executive director of Boys Town from 1985 to 2005, died June 30 at age 85. No cause of death was given.
Monsignor Ratzinger, retired pope’s brother, dies at 96 July 1, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, a musician and retired Pope Benedict XVI’s elder brother, died July 1 at the age of 96.
Sister Carmen Marie D’Adamio, S.S.N.D., served schools from Annapolis to Hagerstown to Towson July 1, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries School Sister of Notre Dame Carmen Marie D’Adamio, a Baltimore native who helped lead Catholic schools in Annapolis, Catonsville and Hagerstown, died March 22. She was 77.
Welcome to July June 30, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window July is my favorite month of the year. I love the fullness of the heat and the humidity.
A Farewell to the Institute of Notre Dame June 30, 2020By Maura McCarthy Filed Under: Amen, Blog, Commentary Never again will a young woman have the opportunity to have a high school experience like mine, writes guest columnist Maura McCarthy.
Court says religious schools should not be excluded from tax credit program June 30, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: News, Supreme Court, World News The Supreme Court said the exclusion of religious schools in Montana’s state scholarship aid program violated the federal Constitution.
IND alumnae have plenty of memories to cherish June 30, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools From freshmen being paired with a “big sister” in the junior class to “The Big Game,” the Institute of Notre Dame established dozens of traditions during its 173 years as a Baltimore landmark.
U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope says June 30, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Catholic media outlets in the United States are called to break down barriers that prevent dialogue and honest communication between people and communities, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Lori’s official assignments include Monsignor O’Connor to Eastern Vicariate full time June 30, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News, Press Release, Priests and Deacons Archbishop William E. Lori announced clergy assignments, including Monsignor Jay O’Connor to Episcopal Vicar to the Eastern Vicariate on a full-time basis.
Catholic leaders denounce court’s rejection of federal death penalty appeal June 30, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: News, World News When the Supreme Court announced June 29 that it would not hear an appeal by federal death-row inmates challenging the method to be used in their upcoming executions, a longtime advocate against capital punishment said the court “abdicated its legal and moral responsibilities.”
