Nearly 500 respond to call to come into full communion with the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Baltimore March 7, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Omosigho Osian was among more than 1,000 people from 55 parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore who gathered for the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion March 6 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Lenten Spirituality March 7, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News, Radio Interview Lent is a great time to grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with Christ. George Matysek talks with Paul and Sarah Jarzembowski about practical ways of making this Lent a time of spiritual growth.
Calvert Hall baseball coach and AD Lou Eckerl retiring after 40 years of dedication March 7, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools As athletic director and baseball coach, Lou Eckerl has been at the forefront as Calvert Hall has piled up victories and titles from water polo and volleyball to soccer and lacrosse.
Mount St. Joseph captures BCL Tournament championship with victory over St. Frances March 6, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports After losing to St. Frances Academy twice in the regular season, Mount St. Joseph got a measure of revenge March 6 with a 66-56 victory in the 51st Baltimore Catholic League Tournament Championship at Loyola University Maryland’s Reitz Arena.
John Carroll plans to use $1.8 million grant to upgrade science facilities March 3, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The John Carroll School in Bel Air announced Feb. 24 that it has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from The John L. Stasiak Foundation. It is the largest first-time gift in the history of the Harford County school.
51 years overdue, three books returned to Loyola-Notre Dame Library March 2, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Danielle Whren Johnson, a Loyola-Notre Dame librarian, said books that were checked out 51 years ago were recently returned in a bin at a public library and then forwarded to Loyola-Notre Dame Library.
Catholics urged to oppose bills that would expand abortion in Maryland February 28, 2022By Richard Szczepanowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life The Maryland Catholic Conference has urged Catholics and other pro-lifers to actively oppose several bills being considered by the state’s lawmakers in Annapolis that would broaden and strengthen laws a right to abortion laws in Maryland.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Catholic Homeschooling February 28, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Gina Abel, a parishioner of St. John in Westminster and a former teacher in the Catholic school system of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, shares her experiences homeschooling her five children. She also offers practical tips for parents who are considering homeschooling.
As Ukrainian Americans fear for loved ones in war, Archbishop Lori offers solidarity February 27, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, War in Ukraine Archbishop William E. Lori offered solidarity with the Ukrainian community, greeting parishioners prior to morning worship and listening to harrowing stories of family members besieged in Ukraine. He strongly condemned the invasion.
Mercy caps stellar season by beating Maryvale in inaugural girls basketball ‘Classic’ February 25, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Freshman Milan Brown enjoyed one of the most exciting nights of her young life and was named Mercy’s MVP after scoring 19 points and leading the Magic to a 62-40 victory.
Deacon George Evans, one of the first permanent deacons in the U.S., dies at 88 February 25, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon George Evans Sr., one of the first permanent deacons ordained in the United States and the last surviving member of the first class of permanent deacons from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Feb. 18. He was 88.
Catholic Community Foundation surpasses $100 million in funds in 2022 February 25, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News After surpassing $100 million in assets in 2021, the Catholic Community Foundation has reached $120 million in investment funds in 2022.
