Former Catholic High nurse/art teacher dies at 92 October 10, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister Joseph Brennion will be offered Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Joseph died Oct. 8. She was 92 and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 71 years.
Calvert Hall campaign brings in $21.5 million October 10, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Calvert Hall College High School announced that its “Hall 175” campaign has surpassed 75 percent of its $28 million goal.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Vatican II book: ‘To Sanctify the World’ October 10, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with author George Weigel about his new book, “To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II.” The author discusses why the documents that came out of the church’s 21st plenary council are as beautiful today as they were when they were issued.
Georgetown Jesuits explore roots of Catholicism on Maryland’s Eastern Shore October 10, 2022By Connie Connolly Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News About 30 Jesuit priests from Georgetown University in Washington spent a day exploring the roots of Catholicism in colonial Maryland.
Bishops to elect new USCCB president, vice president at general assembly; Archbishop Lori among candidates October 7, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Local News, News, U.S. Bishops Meeting - Fall 2022 During their fall general assembly in Baltimore Nov. 14-17, the U.S. bishops will elect the next president and vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops from a slate of 10 candidates nominated by their fellow bishops.
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.
