Catholic Charities will open bilingual center in Dundalk to support those affected by Key Bridge collapse September 5, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News Catholic Charities of Baltimore announced plans Sept. 5 to open and operate a new bilingual support center to provide a range of services to communities affected by the Key Bridge collapse and its aftermath.
‘The Bridge is love’ June 19, 2024By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Bridge Collapse, Commentary Only God knows precisely why things happen. For our part, we will always have the privilege of offering comfort to those who grieve great losses and even livelihoods.
Mass remembers workers killed in Baltimore bridge collapse, sailors and seafarers May 20, 2024By Miguel Vivanco OSV News Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News The annual “Mass for the Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea” celebrated at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington honored the memory of six Hispanic workers who lost their lives in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Radio Interview: Mass on the MV Dali May 20, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Bishop Adam Parker about the experience of getting onto the Dali and the importance of praying for the crew, their families and those who died in the accident.
Bishop Parker, Apostleship of the Sea visit Dali at site of Key Bridge collapse May 11, 2024By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Bishops, Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News When Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker and Andrew Middleton, director of the archdiocesan Apostleship of the Sea, approached the stranded MV Dali at the site of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the bishop noticed that it looked like it was leaning, and wondered if that would be evident onboard the ship.
Mourners gather at Highlandtown church to remember fallen construction worker April 14, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News In his homily at the Cabrera funeral Mass, Father Walker reflected on the fact that the construction workers lost their lives during Holy Week, a time when Christians recall Christ’s triumph over death.
Knights of Columbus donates $100,000 to Key Bridge Relief Fund, donations continue to be received April 12, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News The Knights of Columbus has pledged to donate $100,000 to the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Relief Fund that is dedicated to helping those affected by the Baltimore bridge’s collapse.
Baltimore community honors the memory of six Hispanic workers who perished in bridge collapse April 9, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News A large congregation attended a prayer service and vigil April 8 at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Parish in Highlandtown to accompany those who lost their loved ones in the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, in which six Hispanic workers perished.
Family of lost construction worker honors his memory April 2, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News The tragedy literally changed the Suazo Sandoval family’s life overnight, as well as that of his wife, his 18-year-old son, and his 6-year-old daughter.
Catholics donate nearly $50,000 in emergency bridge relief appeal March 30, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Giving, Local News, News Within 24 hours after Archbishop William E. Lori asked Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore to support twin emergency relief funds for those affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, nearly $50,000 has been raised in online donations.
Families of construction workers who perished in bridge collapse experience ‘inexplicable sadness’ March 27, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News Ever since the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed in the early hours of March 26, Redemptorist Father Ako Walker has been acting as a spiritual support to the families of six Hispanic construction workers who are believed to have perished in the tragedy.
All That We Can Do March 27, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Bridge Collapse, Commentary, Open Window Prayer is so powerful. Telling someone you are praying for them—and following through—can be an extraordinary gift.
