Deacon Frederick Schoennagel, ‘Deacon Pop,’ dies at 88 May 8, 2023By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Frederick Schoennagel Jr., a longtime deacon who served at St.Thomas More, Baltimore; Church of the Annunciation, Rosedale, and, most recently, St. John the Evangelist, Hydes, died May 2.
RADIO INTERVIEW: V8s for Vocations May 8, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Father Matthew Keller, the car buff who founded V8s for Vocations, about the impetus for the program and this year’s raffle prize car, a 1957 Chevy.
East Baltimore aches after violent death of Fabián Sánchez–González May 5, 2023By Priscila González de Doran Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News, Obituaries Family and friends of Fabian Alberto Sanchez Gonzalez are saddened, shocked and outraged after the 23-year-old parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown died May 1, one day after being shot during a robbery attempt while he was working at T-Mobile in Canton.
St. Joseph Medical Center earns top safety grade May 4, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Health Care, Local News, News University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized by a national organization for its commitment to maintaining high patient-safety standards, primarily during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PIE scholarships provide new opportunities May 4, 2023By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools With the help of the Partners in Excellence (PIE) Scholarship program, many low- and very-low-income families who wish to send their children to a Catholic school are able to do so.
Baltimore Catholic League to honor 2023 Hall of Fame Class May 3 May 1, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Sports The Baltimore Catholic League will welcome a dozen former greats into the BCL Hall of Fame May 3 during a banquet at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City. Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades, who spent six years as the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University before taking the Nittany Lions’ job in March, […]
Believe us: Survivors express anger, hope following release of attorney general’s report May 1, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Murphy said there is a “simple” answer as to how the church found itself enmeshed in the abuse crisis. “It’s because church leadership put power, prestige and possessions above the lives of the children entrusted to their care,” she said.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Resurrecting spiritual classics May 1, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview The Catholic Review talks with Father Robert Nixon about how he goes about translating spiritual classics and we take a closer look at one of his recently completed translations, a book by Thomas A Kempis called “Meditations on Death: Preparing for Eternity.”
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.
Notre Dame of Maryland University partners with Mount St. Mary’s University to address nursing shortage April 27, 2023By Mary K. Tilghman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News In response to nursing shortages growing more critical every year in Maryland, the leaders of Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore and Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg have signed a partnership to enable graduates of Mount St. Mary’s to earn their nursing degrees.
Former House Speaker Casper Taylor leaves legacy of faith, service April 27, 2023By Mary Clifford Morrell Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate Former Speaker of Maryland’s House of Delegates Casper R. Taylor Jr., a frequent supporter of Catholic legislative concerns in state government and a former member of the administrative board of the Maryland Catholic Conference, died April 24. He was 88.
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.
