16-year-old transforms parish’s dilapidated meeting room October 13, 2022By Gerry Jackson Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Scouting As part of her Eagle Scout project, Rae Smolen directed the planning and fundraising, assembled workers and guided the work to transform a dilapidated space into a comfortable meeting room that houses several of the church’s most vital outreach programs, including everything from religious education to Alcoholics Anonymous sessions.
Terrence Sawyer installed as Loyola University Maryland’s 25th president October 12, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News The love and goodwill for Loyola University Maryland’s new president was palpable during Terrence M. Sawyer’s Oct. 12 inauguration as the 25th leader of Baltimore’s Jesuit university.
Archdiocese to host first Seek the City discussion Oct. 17 October 10, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host its first public discussion session for its Seek the City to Come initiative Oct. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Archbishop Curley High School in East Baltimore.
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.
