Catholic Charities leaders encounter face of Jesus October 6, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice Catholic Charities leaders from around the country could watch renowned Canadian sculptor Timothy Paul Schmalz create a new piece depicting Jesus embracing a homeless person as they held their 2022 Annual Gathering in Baltimore Sept. 27-29.
Number of Baltimore seminarians hits four-decade high October 6, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Ranging in age from 18 to their mid-40s, the total number of those preparing to become priests for the Archdiocese of Baltimore stands at 59 – a high not seen in four decades.
Archbishop Lori calls for ‘radical solidarity’ with pregnant women October 5, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee called for a “radical solidarity” with pregnant women to protect and support them and their unborn child.
Mass seeks saint’s protection, intercession for nation’s Sea Services October 5, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations At a special Mass, which was broadcast live on EWTN, members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Public Health Service joined others in prayer to thank St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for her protection and to ask for her continued intercession for all Sea Services personnel and their families back home.
Resources to help finance Catholic high school decision October 4, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools There are several organizations, including the Archdiocese of Baltimore, that offer financial aid, grants and scholarships to qualified students attending Catholic schools.
Finding the right fit: How to make the most of high school open houses October 4, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Morgan Anderson has been attending St. John the Evangelist School in Severna Park for 10 years, and now she is looking for a Catholic high school that will allow her more amazing opportunities and help her to grow into an adult. Morgan and her family plan to attend as many open houses as possible to […]
Archbishop Lori sees resilience in Ukraine, helps distribute Knights’ aid October 3, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, War in Ukraine Archbishop William E. Lori joined a small group of leaders from the Knights of Columbus on a four-day trip to Poland and Ukraine to help distribute aid from the fraternal organization to orphanages and other service centers assisting refugees from the war in Ukraine.
RADIO INTERVIEW: “Seek the City to Come” Urban Initiative October 3, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Seek the City to Come A new initiative announced by the Archdiocese of Baltimore in late September will focus on renewing parish ministry in the city, called “Seek the City to Come.”
Monsignor Luca, longtime pastor of Howard County parishes, dies at 79 October 1, 2022By Mary K. Tilghman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Remembered as a dedicated shepherd to his flock, Monsignor Joseph Luca, pastor emeritus of St. Louis in Clarksville and St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton, died Oct. 1 after a long battle with cancer. He was 79.
Garrett County parish honors lost innocent life September 30, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The westernmost corner of the Archdiocese of Baltimore now has a prominent monument to lost innocent life thanks to parishioners of Garrett County’s St. Peter the Apostle in Oakland.
‘Seek the City to Come’: Archdiocese announces pastoral planning process for ‘our beloved city’ September 29, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The two-year listening and discernment process will focus on the 57 parishes in the city and a few near-in parishes in Baltimore County, with the goal of more vibrant ministry, although likely with fewer churches open for worship.
Sister Susan Kathleen Dentz, O.S.F., dies at 90 September 28, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister Susan Kathleen Dentz (formerly Sister Marie Mercedes) was offered Sept. 27 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa.
