Holy Cross Brother James Miller, Baltimore native, dies at 85 June 22, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Holy Cross Brother James H. Miller will be offered June 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel of Mary on the campus of Stonehill College in North Easton, Mass. Brother James died June 20 at Holy Cross House in Indiana. He was 85.
Most Precious Blood finds its niche by intimately serving unique needs of community June 21, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023 Situated between one of the largest urban parks in the nation and a collection of high-density housing, Most Precious Blood is a parish that has found its niche in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Deacon Mwai’s calling rooted in Benedictine foundation June 21, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations Deacon Mwai left the monastery to come to the East Coast, where he saw the life of the church in Maryland and was attracted to it.
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including two to special ministry with Ongoing Priestly Formation June 20, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has announced appointments, including two to special ministry with Ongoing Priestly Formation
Deacon Mmuoh’s journey goes from ‘playing Mass’ to celebrating the Eucharist June 20, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations Deacon Felix Mmuoh will be one of nine seminarians who will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Sacred Heart of Jesus marks 150 years serving Baltimore immigrants June 20, 2023By Priscila González de Doran Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023 From its beginning 150 years ago, when it served as the home for recently arrived German newcomers to its status today as the largest parish for Spanish-speaking immigrants, Sacred Heart of Jesus/Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown has been a refuge for Catholic immigrants.
Monsignor Phillips, who helped form new Woodlawn parish, set for retirement June 20, 2023By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations Monsignor Thomas Lee Phillips has gone from being a student challenged when learning Latin, a high school teacher and associate pastor to a highly regarded pastor of two area churches for nearly 40 years.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Remembering Bishop Victor Galeone June 19, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Radio Interview Monsignor James Farmer, a close friend of Bishop Galeone who gave the homily at his funeral, remembers the life and legacy of Bishop Galeone. Monsignor Farmer is the administrator of Immaculate Conception in Towson.
‘We want our Mary back,’ says parish staffer after theft of statue from Ocean City church’s prayer garden June 19, 2023By Joseph P. Owens OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News It’s possible it was a “Senior Week” prank, but Catholics in Ocean City are not laughing at the theft of a 3-foot tall Blessed Virgin Mary statue from the prayer garden outside Holy Savior Church.
Deacon Koski looks forward to being ‘instrument of God’s mercy’ June 19, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations Deacon Koski, the eldest of four siblings, grew up in several parishes. He was baptized at St. Thomas More in Baltimore, received his first Communion at St. Joseph in Fullerton and was confirmed at St. Isaac Jogues in Carney.
Deacon Paul Kongnyuy embraces ‘priestly heart’ June 18, 2023By Yvonne Wenger Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations As a priest, Deacon Kongnyuy says his primary role will be as a teacher and evangelizer who shares the word of God at every opportunity.
Former NASA chemist Deacon Javier Fuentes finds faith in science and a more “satisfying” job June 17, 2023By Priscila González de Doran Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations While working as a chemical technician at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt and breaking down compounds, Deacon Javier A. Fuentes Cabrera found conviction in God’s existence.
