Emmitsburg ‘angel’: Travelers in distress find St. Anthony Shrine fortuitous crash site June 21, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Candida Montilla came upon the woman she describes as her guardian angel by accident – literally.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Importance of fatherhood/New book by Tony Pagnotti June 21, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Books, Feature, Journalism, Local News, News, Prison Ministry, Radio Interview Josephite Father Kingsley Ogbuji shares some of his experiences ministering to prisoners and what he has learned about the importance of fatherhood. Also, Tony Pagnotti talks about his new book, “My Scripted and Unscripted Life: A Memoir of a TV Newsman.”
Father Kady returns to home parish in Allegany County for ordination to priesthood June 21, 2021By Greg Larry Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori ordained Father Scott Kady during a Mass that was both a family affair and homecoming, in multiple ways.
Deacon George Evans, part of the first class of American permanent deacons, to celebrate 50 years of ministry June 18, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Deacon Evans’ work has spanned generations. He would celebrate the weddings of young couples and years later be on hand for the baptisms and marriages of their children.
Seafarers receive COVID vaccine while in Baltimore ports June 17, 2021By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Some 30 vaccinations in all were administered to the crews of the Panamanian-flagged sugar transport Century Bright, moored at Domino Sugar off Key Highway, and the Malta-flagged coal transport Nana Z, moored at the Curtis Bay coal pier.
RADIO INTERVIEW: The history and Catholic connections at Fort McHenry June 14, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Vince Vaise, one of the world’s foremost experts on the history of the Battle of Baltimore and Fort McHenry, talks about the fascinating history of the battle that inspired our national anthem and shares Catholic connections in the fort’s long history.
Baltimore to Bolivia, memoir sings June 10, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Books, Feature, Local News, News Sister Gerald and her fellow sisters found all sorts of ways to serve the people in their care – including building a school complex and a much-needed road to access the Mamoré River, now known as Puerto Geralda in her honor.
Franciscan Center extends outreach to include culinary training June 7, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice Four women and one man are nearing the end of its inaugural Dignity Plates Training Academy, a 12-week course which combines life skills with those that will equip them to work in restaurant kitchens. It could mean the difference between standing in a bread line and being among the employees staffing it.
RADIO INTERVIEW: The Year of the Eucharist June 7, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Edward Herrera, executive director for the archdiocese’s Institute for Evangelization, talks about the key dates and goals for the Year of the Eucharist, and Father Gerard Francik, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Glyndon, discusses how his parish will implement the year and welcome people back to participation in the Mass and ministries.
Baltimore Basilica marks bicentennial with new perpetual adoration chapel June 1, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Archbishop William E. Lori, 16th archbishop of Baltimore, celebrated a Mass May 31 to mark the 200th anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Immediately after the Mass, he dedicated a chapel in the basilica’s undercroft for perpetual eucharistic adoration, making the spiritual practice available for the first time ever in the city, as far as parish leaders and researchers can determine.
Baltimore Archdiocese’s Irvington parish offers serene setting for COVID-19 vaccination clinic May 29, 2021By Matthew Liptak Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News More than one recipient found comfort while waiting for a COVID-19 vaccination May 28, thanks to the grace-filled setting of St. Joseph’s Passionist Monastery Church in Baltimore’s Irvington community.
Baltimore Basilica looks to next 200 years May 28, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News “I want the basilica to become the parish to the parishes of Baltimore,” Father Boric said. “I want this to be the place where all the parishes know they can come to pray and experience the beauty of our Catholic tradition.”