Delfina Haydee Pereda Echeverria, leader in archdiocesan Hispanic council, dies at 99 July 10, 2020By Daniel Zawodny Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Obituaries “She’s one of those people who gave her life to help the Hispanic community,” said Dr. Ivan Garcia, who worked alongside Pereda on the Hispanic Pastoral Council and served as its president.
Local Catholics help bring scarce clean water to thirsty around world July 9, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Works of Mercy Lack of clean water is a matter of life and death in the developing world, and to those experiencing homelessness. From Baltimore to India, fortunately, someone is doing something about it.
Atlanta hospital executive to lead Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore July 9, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore has named veteran healthcare executive Ed Lovern as its new president and CEO.
Woodlawn parish becomes food hub July 7, 2020By Daniel Zawodny Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News While COVID-19 forced churches to cancel public liturgies, Contreras’ parish of 12 years seems to have strengthened its community connections.
New principal named for Mother Mary Lange Catholic School in Baltimore City July 6, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Schools, Urban Vicariate Alisha Jordan has been named as the new principal of Mother Mary Lange Catholic School, the first new Catholic school in Baltimore City in nearly 60 years.
Sister Maryla Farfour, I.H.M., taught at St. Agnes School July 2, 2020By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Maryla Farfour, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died June 20 in Scranton, Pa. She was 96.
Sister Aletta Dorothy Donahue, O.S.F., taught in Baltimore Archdiocese July 2, 2020By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Aletta Dorothy Donahue, who taught at three schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died June 11 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. She was 97.
Sister Anne Dorice DeFebbo, O.S.F., taught nursing in Towson July 2, 2020By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Anne Dorice DeFebbo, a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 48 years who taught nursing in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died May 18, a few days before her 73rd birthday, at Assisi House in Aston, Pa.
Class of 2020 known for adapting to ever-changing landscape July 2, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News As most graduates will attest, the Class of 2020 will be known for its adaptability during a coronavirus pandemic.
Sister Carmen Marie D’Adamio, S.S.N.D., served schools from Annapolis to Hagerstown to Towson July 1, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries School Sister of Notre Dame Carmen Marie D’Adamio, a Baltimore native who helped lead Catholic schools in Annapolis, Catonsville and Hagerstown, died March 22. She was 77.
IND alumnae have plenty of memories to cherish June 30, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools From freshmen being paired with a “big sister” in the junior class to “The Big Game,” the Institute of Notre Dame established dozens of traditions during its 173 years as a Baltimore landmark.
Archbishop Lori’s official assignments include Monsignor O’Connor to Eastern Vicariate full time June 30, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News, Press Release, Priests and Deacons Archbishop William E. Lori announced clergy assignments, including Monsignor Jay O’Connor to Episcopal Vicar to the Eastern Vicariate on a full-time basis.