Court sets deadline for claims in archdiocesan bankruptcy reorganization December 18, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News In a court hearing Dec. 18, Judge Michelle M. Harner said she would make an order setting May 31 as the “bar date” in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization case.
Radio Interview: Heroic Story of Ulma Family December 18, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Catholic Review Radio host Father Brian Nolan, pastor of St. Ignatius in Ijamsville, Md., talks with Sofia Maurette, the director of Intercultural Ministry for the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, who worked intimately with the creation of the exhibit of the newly beatified Ulma family soon to be on display at this shrine.
Knights of Columbus offer winter coats for school children December 14, 2023By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Our Faith in Action Archbishop William E. Lori and members of the Knights of Columbus distributed new winter coats Dec. 11 at Archbishop Borders School, delivering the gift of warmth to the children of Baltimore just in time for the coldest months of the year.
Mount St. Mary’s University names DeSales VP Gerard Joyce as 27th president December 14, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Dr. Gerard “Jerry” J. Joyce, a veteran of 32 years of work in higher education, will take over as the 27th president of Mount St. Mary’s University on July 1, 2024.
Families gather for annual Virgin of Guadalupe Mass December 13, 2023By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Our Faith in Action Families gathered Dec. 9 at the Cathedral Mary Our Queen for the annual archdiocesan Mass in honor of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe.
Baltimore seminarians at Rome seminary see church’s universality December 13, 2023By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations For seminarians attending the Pontifical North American College in Rome, the spiritual and secular collide whether they’re dodging Vespas and taxis en route to class or stopping off for a quick espresso and fellowship with their classmates.
Plenary indulgence available for 800th anniversary of first Nativity scene December 12, 2023By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News Catholics will have the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence from Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to Feb. 2, 2024, the feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple.
Monsignor Collins, noted for dedication to marriage tribunal, dies at 88 December 11, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Monsignor William “Bill” Collins, a Baltimore native who served his home archdiocese for more than six decades, died of lung cancer Dec. 10 at St. Stephen’s Green. He was 88.
Radio Interview: ‘Rebuilt Faith’ December 11, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Rebuilt Parish has expanded to workbooks, podcasts and more, engaging with hundreds of parishes across the nation. Now, the pair has published a new book directed at the faithful, “Rebuilt Faith: A Handbook for Skeptical Catholics,” which outlines a 40-day plan to help Catholics reconnect to what matters.
Baltimore City’s inclusive housing a triumph for Catholic activism December 8, 2023By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Our Faith in Action, Social Justice Given the meandering pace at which building plans make their way through Baltimore city offices to final approval before construction begins, it should take at least two years before the new inclusionary – meaning, affordable – housing law, which finally passed in full on Dec. 7, will show an impact.
Choosing your gaze: Hispanic Youth Ministry Retreat provides a weekend of spiritual growth, unity December 7, 2023By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Hispanic Ministry welcomed participants to a weekend dedicated to reflection and cultivating leadership at its Hispanic Youth Ministry Retreat Nov. 17.
Catholic High crowned again as Baltimore’s best girls private school by magazine December 6, 2023By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Catholic High School of Baltimore has been crowned the best private high school for girls in Baltimore by Baltimore Style magazine for the second time, marking a significant milestone in the school’s 85-year history.
