Prayer and action are essential in abortion struggle, Annapolis vigil participants say April 1, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life Before the Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers March 30 at St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis, Wilmington Bishop William E. Koenig reflected on the importance of prayer and action in confronting abortion and promoting a culture of life.
Maryland bishops lead Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers as legislature moves on sweeping abortion measures March 31, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life On the evening of March 30 a few blocks from the Maryland State House, about 90 people gathered to pray for a two-fold purpose at St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis at the Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers. “As people of faith and followers of Christ, we turn to prayer,” said Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, one of five Catholic bishops serving Maryland who attended the vigil.
CCHD celebrates ‘50 years rooted in justice’ at 43rd annual Social Ministry Convocation March 31, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice The Baltimore Catholic Campaign for Human Development gathered virtually for its 43rd annual archdiocesan Social Ministry Convocation March 26 with the theme “50 years of CCHD: Rooted in Justice.”
Afghan refugees find hope in Maryland March 31, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Afghan refugees have endured journeys to the United States and eventually the Archdiocese of Baltimore, where parishioners are providing material and emotional aid in helping them resettle in a new world.
Sulpician Father Peter Gray’s art deepens faith March 31, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News For Father Gray, art is his full-time ministry. He spends hours a day working on a paint-splattered kitchen table to create sacred and secular art.
St. John the Evangelist in Hydes grieves stolen Eucharist March 30, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Heartbroken by the recent theft of a church tabernacle containing the Blessed Sacrament, parishioners of St. John the Evangelist in Hydes are struggling to understand why anyone would commit such a crime, according to Father Pete Literal, pastor.
Changes possible for St. Clare in Essex March 29, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Father Hector Mateus-Ariza said two words best describe the situation for St. Clare in Essex – “challenging” and “limbo.”
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including new rector for Baltimore Basilica March 29, 2022By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori announces clergy appointments, including a new rector for the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Jubilarians celebrate milestones and service March 28, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations The Archdiocese of Baltimore is commemorating 128 religious order priests, brothers and sisters celebrating milestone jubilees in 2020, 2021, 2022, a combined 7,550 years service to the Catholic Church.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Understanding the devil’s tactics as we grow spiritually March 28, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Dan Burke breaks down St. Teresa Avila’s timeless classic, “The Interior Castle,” that explains the seven levels of progress in the spiritual life from a doctor of the church.
1,000 Catholics gather at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen to pray for peace in Ukraine March 26, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Video, War in Ukraine As Archbishop William E. Lori solemnly consecrated Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Maya Lancaster stood with 1,000 others – all focused on an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding a rosary displayed in the cathedral’s sanctuary.
Diverse group of commencement speakers scheduled for area Catholic universities March 25, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Catholic universities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will feature an engaging variety of commencement speakers this spring, most noted for their experiences with the death penalty, theology and business strategies.
