New leaders to see Baltimore Archdiocese schools into 2020s August 21, 2019By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Nine Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have new principals for the 2019-20 school year. They include the first lay leaders of elementary schools in Frederick and Howard counties, and a new order of women religious providing direction at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Baynesville.
Basilica missionaries bringing Jesus to city streets August 20, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Colin Miller and Nathan Belk are spending their days walking through the streets of downtown Baltimore. They have a backpack in which they might carry some clean pairs of socks for a homeless person or a bottle of water. But they are also carrying with them the word of God and the presence of Christ.
Heroism and priesthood, Dachau and Amazonia August 20, 2019By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference The heroes of Dachau’s priest-barracks found a way to keep sacramental life alive, in full fidelity to the Church’s tradition. Is that impossible in Amazonia? Or elsewhere?
Sister Mary Rita Nangle, nurse and patient advocate August 19, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Sisters of Bon Secours Chapel in Marriottsville for Bon Secours Sister Mary Rita Nangle.
Names & Numbers: Summer milestones August 19, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News Included in this month’s Names and Numbers are some major milestones and anniversaries.
Orioles magic, cotton candy chips, cousin fun, love for pizza, and a sloth (7 Quick Takes) August 15, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window The Orioles suffered a terrible loss on Saturday evening, but we figured you can only go up from there. And who wants to be a fair-weather fan? So, we headed to Camden Yards on Sunday afternoon to cheer them on.
We need to have the open arms of Christ August 15, 2019By Patrick Sprankle Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary We need to be a better nation, too, and, with arms open like Jesus on the cross, be there to offer hope and healing and hospitality to our neighbors, our family in need.
Writing and self-doubt and a lesson from John Steinbeck August 14, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window There is nothing as intimidating as the blank page.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is holy day of obligation August 14, 2019By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Local News, News Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will offer special Masses for the Aug. 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation.
Another round with the Woodstock Nun August 14, 2019By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Our Back Pages The fleeting image of the demure and habited nun furtively flashing the two-finger peace sign in the 1970 documentary “Woodstock” has floated softly through five decades now, a lasting if elusory symbol that touches on the historic music festival but ultimately alights someplace else.
Letting go of the guilt over screen time August 13, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I could definitely be a better mother. I fall short in many ways. But I choose not to feel guilty about letting our children have screen time.
Sulpician Father Edward J. Frazer dies at 84 August 13, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sulpician Father Edward J. Frazer will be offered Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Catonsville.
