Mount de Sales goes the distance to historic IAAM cross country title October 31, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Mount de Sales Academy celebrates its 2018 IAAM A Conference cross country championship Oct. 30 at McDaniel College in Westminster.
Archbishop Lori: During Baltimore meeting, U.S. bishops will work to restore trust October 30, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said he expects the U.S. bishops to set aside most of their regular agenda for the annual fall meeting here Nov. 12-14. Instead, he thinks the bishops will open their meeting with extended prayer. “I think it’s the most foundational step. We have to take a day of reparation […]
Baltimore Archdiocese priests to participate in 50-mile penitential pilgrimage October 30, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Father John “Jack” Lombardi has led dozens of lengthy walking pilgrimages in Maryland and abroad, most promoting religious liberty. In response to the clergy abuse crisis, the Hancock-based pastor will lead a 50-mile “Pilgrimage for the Priesthood, in Penance and Prayer,” originating in Emmitsburg Nov. 9 and concluding in Baltimore Nov. 11.
Elkridge church welcomes ‘trunk-or-treaters’ October 29, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News “Our goal is to get younger families involved in the church,” said Laurie Kaplan, one of the family ministry coordinators. “There’s just so many families with young kids – it’s just nice to bring them into the faith.”
Archdiocese tightens screening requirements to enhance child protection October 29, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore is enhancing its requirements for training and background checks for employees, clergy and most volunteers to continue to ensure safe environments for children.
Archbishop Lori says his heart ‘broken’ by tragedy of synagogue shooting October 28, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News My heart is broken by news of the terrible attack on the synagogue in Pittsburgh. My prayers are with the families of all those who have lost loved ones and with the Jewish people who have suffered such an unspeakable violation of one of their houses of worship.
Former U.S. ambassador to Holy See addresses locals at Red Mass October 26, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News For Mary Ann Glendon, the Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard University and former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, receiving an award named for St. Thomas More was more than solely an honor.
Loyola Blakefield in position for cross country, soccer titles October 24, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Loyola Blakefield is poised to win MIAA A Conference titles in both cross country and soccer.
Love and loss: Baltimore violence leaves families leaning on faith October 23, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Urban Vicariate Last year was the deadliest per capita in the history of Baltimore City, and 2018 is proving just as tragic. Families left behind work to ensure that they themselves do not become spiritual casualties.
Thurmont parishioners provide ‘joyful witness’ at Colorfest October 19, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Missionary Disciples, News On the second full weekend in October, the town of Thurmont transforms to welcome autumn visitors. The 55th annual Catoctin Colorfest, one of the largest outdoor craft shows in the East, drew an estimated 100,000 Oct. 13-14.
Back On My Feet helps Catholic Charities client make marathon debut in Baltimore Running Festival October 18, 2018By Elizabeth Lowe Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Michael Martin’s attitude towards running mirrors his attitude towards overcoming his addiction. The 45-year-old recovering heroin addict is among the thousands of runners who will don athletic attire, lace up their sneakers and pound the pavement Oct. 20 for the 18th annual Baltimore Running Festival.
Archbishop Lori: Catholics living out their God-given vocations will help church heal October 15, 2018By Colleen Rowan Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News Healing of the church can be brought about by all faithfully living their God-given vocations, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore told Catholics in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston during a visit to the statewide diocese in early October.
