Feature

New pastoral council advising Archbishop Lori meets for the first time

September 16, 2019
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

A newly established Archdiocesan Pastoral Council met for the first time Sept. 14 for a formation retreat and orientation about the work of the archdiocese.

St. Pius X in final stages of becoming ‘fully-integrated’ Montessori school

September 14, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The only Catholic Montessori school in the state, St. Pius X in 2011 began transitioning to the individualized program, which is designed to allow students to learn at their own pace.

In Baltimore kickoff to speaking tour, Irish abuse survivor says she is disappointed with global reforms

September 13, 2019
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News

Clergy sexual abuse survivor Marie Collins kicked off a five-city U.S. speaking tour on “The Catholic Tipping Point” in Baltimore Sept. 10, noting that she is disappointed with the results of the Vatican summit on child protection and efforts toward accountability and transparency.

Third Rosary Congress set for Oct. 5-11

September 13, 2019
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is presenting its third-annual Rosary Congress Oct. 5-11 as a way of encouraging people to pray for peace, grow in faith and develop a deeper relationship with Christ.

Road from Damascus: From Syria to Baltimore, physicians find, share compassion

September 12, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic

What do School Sisters of Notre Dame, a poverty-stricken West Baltimorean and a Towson resident with heart disease have in common?

Madonnari Arts Festival revives chalk work with Renaissance roots

September 9, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News

With subjects as varied as saints and Madonnas, Martin Luther King Jr. and Harry Potter, madonnari came from Italy and Belgium, Germany and Mexico, along with about 10 local artists and local students.

Outreach honors Josephite’s commitment to Sandtown-Winchester

September 9, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

On the second Saturday of the month, the people of St. Peter Claver Parish, under the direction of Greer Dorsey, provide a meal and fellowship for between 150 and 200 people in need, under the banner of Harper’s Helpers.

Mercy High opens $4.3 million artificial turf athletic complex

September 7, 2019
By Todd Karpovich
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

“This opens up new opportunities and new beginnings for faculty and student-athletes,” Burnett said.

St. Philip Neri parishioners continue to support outreach begun in their basement

September 4, 2019
By Karen Sampson Hoffman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Video

Under the guidance of Leo Zerhusen, HOPE (He Opens Paths to Everyone) For All has turned empty houses into furnished homes and outfitted children for school.

St. Maria Goretti dedicates new, higher and drier academic campus

September 3, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate

The dedication of a new academic campus for St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School Sept. 3 included a stroll down memory lane, albeit a sometimes soggy one.