Baltimore delegation presents Ravens jersey, spiritual bouquet to Pope Francis December 4, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, Video, World News A delegation from the Archdiocese of Baltimore presented Pope Francis with a custom-made Ravens jersey signed by Coach John Harbaugh, a Catholic, and quarterback Lamar Jackson during a Dec. 3 audience at the Vatican. They also gave the Holy Father a “spiritual bouquet,” a book produced by the Archdiocese of Baltimore that contains prayers and greetings from people across the archdiocese in celebration of the pope’s upcoming 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination.
Bishops on ‘ad limina’ say their unity with pope, each other is clear December 4, 2019By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, World News As people on pilgrimage often report, what happens along the way can be just as important as what happens at the destination.
‘Hardworking’ Baltimore County pastor renowned for hospitality dies suddenly December 3, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Father Michael W. Carrion, a longtime Baltimore County pastor known for his strong work ethic and boundless hospitality, died suddenly Nov. 30.
From abuse to ‘nones,’ U.S. bishops share concerns with pope December 3, 2019By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, World News To have the U.S. bishops making their “ad limina” visits now is “very providential, a sign of God’s love for us,” Archbishop William Lori said.
Archbishop Lori: Bishops must focus on poor, not seek personal gain December 2, 2019By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, World News The example of St. Peter and the teaching of his successor encourage bishops to serve their flocks “willingly and generously,” Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said.
Walking up Holy Cross aisle to marry – 134 years after her great-grandparents December 1, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News When Josephine Fangman and Ferdinand Wehberg married at Holy Cross in November 1885, they began a family legacy at the South Baltimore church which includes a fourth generation tying the knot.
Advent: Parishes, schools prepare the way November 29, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Advent, Feature, Local News, News Here are some steps Catholics can take to embrace Advent and prepare for the coming of the Lord.
Calvert Hall rolls to 33-10 victory over Loyola Blakefield in 100th Turkey Bowl November 28, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Turkey Bowl Calvert Hall rose to the occasion of the 100th Turkey Bowl Nov. 28 at sold-out Johnny Unitas Stadium, where the Cardinals rode the big plays of senior Cole Herbert and a ground game led by classmate Sean Tucker to a 33-10 rout of Loyola Blakefield.
Turkey Bowl at 100: History of ‘Storied Rivalry’ preserved in book November 25, 2019By Nelson Coffin Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Books, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Turkey Bowl Read an excerpt from a new history of the Calvert Hall-Loyola Turkey Bowl.
Cumberland parish will close Cresaptown church, lease Mount Savage November 24, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, which was formed by the merger of five parishes eight years ago, has received permission from Archbishop William E. Lori to close two of its churches.
Turkey Bowl at 100: Calvert Hall breaks new ground with Leadership Institute November 24, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Turkey Bowl “We believe that every student has the potential to be a leader,” said Charles Stembler, principal of Calvert Hall. “The goal of the program is to teach the skills and develop character to be leaders in the community.”
Turkey Bowl 100: Loyola Blakefield’s Cyber Science program has international reach November 23, 2019By Lisa Harlow Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Turkey Bowl “Our Jesuit mission fits very well in cyber security,” Morrill said. “We take into account our moral compass. It makes you think. Even if I can do something, should I?”
