Descendants of people enslaved and sold by the Jesuits in 1838 reunite for family reunion in Southern Maryland September 5, 2023By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice The Reclamation Project’s Southern Maryland GU272 – Jesuit Enslaved Descendant Gathering over the Labor Day weekend drew hundreds of people who, in addition to touring the plantations and historic churches in that region, also gathered at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City for presentations from scholars and testimonies from fellow descendants.
Archbishop Lori’s mother passes away at 103 September 4, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Margaret Lori, mother of Archbishop William E. Lori, died Sept. 3 in New Albany, Ind. She was 103 years old.
Relocated Baltimore pregnancy center ‘hits all the marks’ September 3, 2023By Kurt Jensen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life “Women traveling to the abortion clinic will see our center first and come for the free services, free ultrasound or simply a second opinion,” Katherine Manion Kelly said.
NDP celebrates 150 years of ‘responding to the signs of the times’ September 1, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools School Sister of Notre Dame Patricia McCarron, headmistress since 2005, said God’s grace is what has sustained NDP over its long, storied history. Members of the community have shared a willingness to trust in God’s faithfulness, she said, “daring to respond to the signs of the times.”
Catholic Young Adult Kickball Tournament bigger than ever August 31, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Sports, Young Adult Ministry The second Catholic Young Adult Kickball Tournament, set for Sept. 16 at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park, is shaping up to be even bigger than last year’s inaugural event.
Archdiocese of Baltimore continues sponsorship of HBCU Week on Maryland Public Television August 31, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Racial Justice For the second straight year, the archdiocese and MPT will support programming that celebrates the history, culture and innovations of HBCUs in the area and across the nation. HBCU Week on MPT begins Sept. 4 and airs through Sept. 10.
New leaders named for 2023-24 school year in Archdiocese of Baltimore August 30, 2023By Mitzy Deras Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Educators have been named to new leadership positions for the 2023-24 academic year in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
New school year kicks off with enrollment boost in Catholic schools August 28, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Excited banter filled the hallways of St. Philip Neri School in Linthicum Aug. 28 as students caught up with friends they hadn’t seen since the end of the last school year and met new teachers on the first day of school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Gwynn Oak Unity Festival a reminder of the work done to dismantle racism – and the work that’s left to do August 28, 2023By Yvonne Wenger Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice In the spot where his brother priests were arrested 60 years earlier for helping to desegregate a Baltimore County amusement park, Auxiliary Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., offered a prayer to heal racial divisions Aug. 27.
Radio Interview: ‘The Mother Teresa of Honduras’ – Sister Maria Rose Leggol August 28, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Social Justice Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty chatted with Jessica Sarowitz, executive producer, and Nicole Bernaardi-Reis, director, of “With This Light,” about Sister Maria Rosa Leggol and her legacy.
Catholic Charities’ Dragon Boat races returning to Inner Harbor August 28, 2023By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Sports Teams will go head-to-head in all-day elimination Dragon Boat races to raise funds for Catholic Charities’ human service programs that benefit children and families, seniors, people affected by poverty, immigrants and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Schools convocation radiates joy in Christ August 25, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools With arriving teachers rocking out to the Archbishop Curley Drum Line, the St. John Regional Catholic School Choir from Frederick leading songs at Mass and several awards celebrations, the 2023 Catholic Education Convocation Aug. 24 prepared teachers and staff members for Monday’s opening of the Catholic school year.
