It’s time to talk about gun violence December 4, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary If we are not distressed by the mass shootings occurring all too frequently around our country, is it any wonder that we are not shocked and distressed by individual killings on the streets of Baltimore?
Advent begins with Mercy December 2, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Video Giving time, talents and resources via spiritual and corporal works of mercy offers a way for Catholics to serve while preparing for the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord.
Charm City Challenge features BCL’s best prospects December 1, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News, Sports Some of the nation’s premier high school basketball programs and players will be on display Dec. 2 at UMBC’s RAC Arena, site of the inaugural Charm City Challenge.
Names & Numbers: Local authors publish new books November 30, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News This installment of Names & Numbers features local authors whose works are available as Christmas books.
Awaiting Advent with train gardens, home-cooked dinners, and birthday party planning (7 Quick Takes) November 30, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Advent usually creeps up on me without warning, but having the extra week between Thanksgiving and Advent has left me impatient for it to begin.
‘Face of the Basilica’ provides welcoming presence November 30, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Faces of Faith, Local News, Urban Vicariate When visitors arrive at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, Mark Marozza is the man they are most likely to encounter.
Archdiocese of Baltimore raises $545,000 for hurricane relief November 30, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Social Justice The archdiocese has designated that the U.S. Virgin Islands receive $100,000 and Puerto Rico receive $200,000 of the Baltimore collection.
Searches beyond Google’s capabilities November 30, 2017By Brett Robinson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary My mother was very good at teaching me to read the subtle signs of providence, and she got me very excited that this book that had been so magical for the reviewer was rediscovered in our library.
The Least of These: Families welcome neglected children November 30, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Catholic families in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are providing loving homes for neglected children.
A plea for our fellow Catholics November 30, 2017By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary This Advent, stop worrying about Christmas presents and hanging lights, negotiating mall traffic or scouring the web for the perfect gift.
Paul VI, Prophet November 30, 2017By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire In Humanae Vitae, Paul VI plays the prophet and lays out, clearly and succinctly, what he foresees as consequences of turning away from the Church’s classic teaching on sex.
Capuchin Franciscans honor Blessed Solanus Casey in Baltimore November 28, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Eight days after Father Solanus Casey was beatified in Detroit, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated a Mass honoring the Capuchin Franciscan Friar at St. Ambrose in Park Heights Nov. 26.
