New era begins for St. Mary’s Spiritual Center and Historical Site January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Father John C. Kemper, S.S. can’t help but feel humbled when he works as the director of the St. Mary’s Spiritual Center and Historic Site on Paca Street in downtown Baltimore.
Blazers badminton wins four consecutive championships January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News In her 14th season with the Notre Dame Preparatory School badminton program, Head Coach Therese Maguire knew her team of 25 was going to be strong – but strong enough to capture another championship?
Baltimore pastor details evolution of multicultural ministry January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News BALTIMORE – With at least 42 different nations represented in the congregation of St. Matthew, Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar, wants the pastor of the Baltimore parish to share how he cultivated his multicultural ministry.
Ground broken for Pope John Paul II Prayer Garden January 19, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News For someone who relished the great outdoors, the late Pope John Paul II would certainly be pleased with the outdoor prayer garden that is being carved out of the corner of Charles and Franklin streets in downtown Baltimore.
Pope John Paul II prayer garden will be center of prayer January 19, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News A bustling section of downtown Baltimore is about to get a quiet spot for reflection and meditation when Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien breaks ground April 11 for the long-awaited Pope John Paul II Prayer Garden.
Basilica Place residents contribute to the less fortunate January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News As a resident on a limited income at Catholic Charities’ Basilica Place Apartments Senior Housing facility in Baltimore, 73-year-old Herb Johnson doesn’t have a lot of change to spare.
St. Cecilia parishioner to be honored for AIDS work January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News A Baltimore Catholic parishioner and an Owings Mills Jewish cantor will be honored by the Steven Kaufman AIDS Outreach Project April 10 during an interfaith Seder tribute to those touched by HIV.
Homeless to dismantle tents at St. Vincent de Paul January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News As 2008 begins, the pastor of St. Vincent de Paul, Baltimore, will order all makeshift tents used by the homeless in the park adjacent to the church to come down.
Catholics remember Charles G. Tildon Jr. January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Charles G. Tildon Jr., who served the church in a variety of capacities and received the papal honor of being named to the Knights of St. Gregory the Great, died Dec. 16 of cancer. He was 81.
St. Edward parishioner rallies seniors to spread wisdom January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News When St. Edward, Baltimore, parishioner Willie B. Harris Sr. retired from the Department of Defense 20 years ago, he knew he had to expend his pent-up energy in a productive manner.
Two writers duke it out on the subject of school sports January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary Catholic Review writer and parent Nancy Menefee Jackson, who volunteers as an assistant JV coach, thinks school sports practices are essential and recognizes the need for practices and games during holiday breaks. Catholic Review writer and parent Suzanne Molino Singleton thinks the opposite – free time is family time when kids deserve a break from school and the rigorous schedule it offers.
Philanthropist supports Mercy Medical Center January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Mary Catherine Bunting, the granddaughter of the founder of the Noxzema Chemical Co., never had to work.
