Archdiocesan policies, procedures on sexual abuse evolved over the decades December 22, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News An archdiocesan statement released said, “We are different – different than we were in the past – yet we must be transparent in acknowledging our past. To that end, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will not oppose the public release of the attorney general’s report.”
Archbishop Lori, in Sun op-ed: Archdiocese changed handling of abuse allegations 3 decades ago December 20, 2022By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, From the Archbishop, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori apologized again to anyone who has been harmed by a representative of the church and said he “will offer this apology as long as it needs to be heard,” in a column published on the Baltimore Sun’s website Dec. 19 and in its print edition the following day.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Surviving a Blue Christmas: How Faith Lifts Us Up During the Holidays December 20, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Father Jeffrey Dauses, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville and St. Thomas More in Baltimore, shares pastoral wisdom for those going through difficult times this Christmas season, including family and relational issues, life uncertainties, times of transition and grieving the loss of a loved one.
Maryland Catholic Conference will support prospective elimination of statutes of limitations December 20, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Maryland Catholic Conference issued a statement Dec. 19 indicating support for legislation that would prospectively eliminate statutes of limitation for civil litigation involving cases of child sexual abuse.
New year’s interfaith service at St. Ignatius marks 30th anniversary December 20, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, Local News, News More than 600 people from Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist faith traditions annually pack the city’s Jesuit church, St. Ignatius, to offer prayers for the city and civic leaders.
St. Bernardine music director Tony Small named finalist for Grammy Award December 19, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Recording Academy and Grammy Museum announced Dec. 19 that Tony Small, the director of music at St. Bernardine in West Baltimore, has been named a finalist for the recording industry’s prestigious Music Educator Award.
In learning about saints, faith is strengthened, says book club participant December 17, 2022By Danielle Bean Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg began offering digital book clubs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020, and they continue several times a year under the direction of Anita DiGregory, virtual experience facilitator for the shrine.
Ascension Saint Agnes awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification December 15, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Health Care, Local News, News Ascension Saint Agnes earned an award and certification from a national orthopedic surgery group for its work with patients undergoing hip and knee replacements.
Sister Natalie McCubbin, D.C., dies at 97 December 15, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Natalie (Margaret Isabelle) McCubbin was offered Dec. 7 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.
Sister Agnes Bonner, O.S.F., dies at 99 December 15, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister Agnes Bonner (formerly Sister Catherine Michael) will be offered at 11 a.m. Dec. 21 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa.
Sister Alice Marie Smith, D.C., dies at 91 December 15, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Alice Marie (Frances Elizabeth) Smith was offered. Nov. 26 at the Basilica of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.
Sister Margaret John Kelly, D.C., dies at 88 December 15, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Margaret John Kelly was offered Dec. 3 at the Basilica of the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.