Wittman never stopped giving to Catholic institutions in Baltimore and beyond January 24, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Raised at St. Patrick’s orphanage in Fells Point, Jack Wittman never stopped giving back to the Catholic Church, outreach that included nearly two decades on the board of the Catholic Review.
Straight to heaven?/ Responsibility for grandchildren January 24, 2018By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about going to heaven and the responsibility for taking care of the faith of grandchildren.
An evening with William Lane Craig January 24, 2018By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Blog, Word on Fire What I found most uplifting about the session was that a Protestant and a Catholic—both committed to their respective traditions—could come together in fellowship, good cheer, and mutual support
Service learning at Notre Dame Prep aids refugees January 24, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools “The social service program exists to connect students to the broader community surrounding NDP, specifically through the lens of transformation and justice,” said Steven Pomplon, director of the school’s social service program.
How can the church support young people during the ‘defining decade’? January 23, 2018By Jonathan Lewis Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary, Young Adult Ministry Young adults today are navigating a defining decade of life with great hopes, big questions and constant transitions.
Report shows operating surplus for 2017 in Archdiocese of Baltimore January 23, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Improvements in the stock market and sound controls on expenses helped the Archdiocese of Baltimore achieve a positive result on the financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2017.
St. John’s Catholic Prep graduates eligible for guaranteed admission at Mount St. Mary’s University January 22, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate Graduates from St. John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown will have guaranteed seats – and scholarships – at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg.
Archdiocese of Baltimore Review Board provides accountability for victims of abuse January 22, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Burkhardt said she has come to respect and rely on the review board, not only to review individual allegations brought before them, but also to help shape archdiocesan policy in the future.
Sister Joan Hart, S.S.N.D, dies at 87 January 22, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered Jan. 11 at Villa Assumpta in Baltimore for School Sister of Notre Dame Joan Hart, a teacher and advocate for social justice. Sister Joan died Jan. 1. She was 87.
Scenes from the March: Baltimore Archdiocese out in force for life January 20, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Video Catholics of all ages represented the Archdiocese of Baltimore well at the annual March for Life in Washington Jan. 19.
How to cut an onion without tears, that art app, snow days, and growing crystals (7 Quick Takes) January 19, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window For years and years I have cried while cutting onions.
Enjoying a behind-the-scenes look at a local, family-owned bowling alley January 18, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window When friends of ours suggested we get a group together and go bowling last weekend, I knew I wouldn’t have any trouble selling my family on the idea. We love bowling.