Archdiocesan gala returns with emphasis on education, honors April 28, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore revived the archdiocesan Medal of Honor, bestowing the award to 12 individuals at the Shine the Light Gala April 22.
Annual Appeal aims to raise $8.2 million for ministries April 27, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Appeal, Feature, Giving, Local News, News The 2023 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries has received 12,356 gifts or pledges, bringing the total committed to more than $5.6 million, more than two-thirds toward a goal of $8.2 million.
Bishops call on Catholics to support U.S. ‘home missions’ with April national appeal April 2, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Giving, News, World News An annual collection in support of missionary efforts within the United States, called the Catholic Home Missions Appeal, will be taken up at parishes around the country on April 29-30, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced March 31.
CRS, USAID help Ethiopia ‘at a time of great need’ amid devastating drought March 24, 2023By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Giving, News, World News Catholic church leaders in Ethiopia are welcoming a U.S.-funded food security program that will benefit millions of people suffering from the drought in the Horn of Africa country.
U.S. bishops’ Catholic Relief Services advances relief efforts at home, abroad March 8, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Giving, News, World News The Catholic Relief Services Collection, an annual fund supporting Catholic Church organizations that carry out international relief efforts, will be taken up in March, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said.
Catholic aid agencies launch emergency collections for quake victims in Turkey, Syria February 8, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Giving, News, World News Catholic humanitarian agencies are launching emergency relief campaigns following Feb. 6’s devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, which have so far killed more than 7,200 and injured upward of 35,000.
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things: Archdiocesan Gala to return February 6, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News The Archdiocesan Gala will return in-person for the first time in more than three years, scheduled for April 22 at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Catholic Charities of Baltimore January 24, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Chris Gunty talks with Bill McCarthy, executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, about the agency’s legacy of service as it marks its 100th anniversary in 2023.
Vatican funding for charitable works totals $10.7 million in 2022; $2.2 million alone goes to needs in Ukraine January 23, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Giving, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The Dicastery for the Service of Charity, led by Polish Cardinal Krajewski, spent $2.2 million (2 million euros) in 2022 for humanitarian help in Ukraine.
Partners in Excellence hits milestones helping city children with scholarships October 21, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appeal, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools Partners in Excellence, an archdiocesan program to provide Catholic school scholarships to Baltimore City children, smashed an Oct. 20 “PIE Giving Day” fundraising goal by more than $60,000. Supporters donated approximately $185,000, enough to provide more than 70 scholarships through the program.
Peter’s Pence donations stable in 2021; U.S. leads giving, Vatican says June 16, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Giving, News, Vatican, World News Donations to the annual Peter’s Pence collection, which supports the work of the Roman Curia and funds the charitable activity of the pope, held steady in 2021, but the total still was significantly lower than in 2018, the Vatican said.
Catholic Community Foundation surpasses $100 million in funds in 2022 February 25, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News After surpassing $100 million in assets in 2021, the Catholic Community Foundation has reached $120 million in investment funds in 2022.
