Board game fun, spiritual gifts, four-day weeks, Pokemon, and homemade soup (7 Quick Takes) January 24, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window We are at this magical age where we can play family board games with a fair amount of success.
Northeast Baltimore schools collaborate in service January 24, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools Five schools in Northeast Baltimore collaborated to collect canned goods for local food pantries, allowing the students a fun way to compete and serve others at the same time. In the 2018-19 competition, more than 10,000 cans were collected.
Sister Mary Clement Hemler dies at 86 January 24, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered for Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Sister Mary Clement Hemler Dec. 29, 2018, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.
Rite of betrothal/ Praying for Pope Benedict January 24, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about the Rite of Betrothal and praying for Pope Benedict XVI at Mass.
$10 million to BOOST, more updates, as General Assembly begins January 24, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools Two weeks into the 2019 Maryland General Assembly, measures supported by the Maryland Catholic Conference are getting attention in Annapolis.
Door opens to Panama for Baltimore parishioner January 23, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World Youth Day Panama 2019, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry While Brandon “B.J.” Pinkney hopes to improve his prayer life at 2019 World Youth Day, it’s hard to imagine him coming home with any more gratitude than what he took to Panama.
Weekend retreat helps young men discern religious calling January 22, 2019By Rus VanWestervelt Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations A discernment retreat held at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park attracted 16 participants considering religious life.
Yummy Imperfection: Trying a Koobideh kabob recipe January 21, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Recipes I’m always interested in duplicating a favorite dish at home to save a little money—and also because it’s fun to see what we can create ourselves.
Sister parishes in Baltimore, Columbia welcome release of archbishop’s reflection on racism January 21, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori introduced “The Journey to Racial Justice” to several hundred men, women and children who appeared to be part of the solution to the lingering systemic issues addressed in his latest pastoral reflection.
Archbishop’s new pastoral reflection acknowledges history of slavery and racism January 21, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori released Jan. 21 his second pastoral reflection in 12 months on the effects of racism on society. “The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action” was to be released by the archbishop at St. Bernardine Parish in West Baltimore on the day that commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Archdiocese of Baltimore has enthusiastic presence at March for Life January 19, 2019By Katie Sukeena Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The Archdiocese of Baltimore added to the massive pro-life presence Jan. 18 at the 46th annual March for Life and the youth rally and Mass that preceded it at Capital Arena.
The house that Renee Buettner built January 18, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Blog Amid the many influential coaches managing editor Paul McMullen encountered or worked with, Renee Buettner was a favorite.