Bring joy and faith back to your feeds December 29, 2021By Catherine Subrizi Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News As we close out 2021, maybe it’s time to go into our social media feeds and see how we can start anew in 2022. How can we revitalize our faith through this daily feature of our lives?
Most popular stories, commentaries and podcasts of 2021 on CatholicReview.org December 28, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Journalism, Local News, News, Radio Interview What were the most popular stories, commentaries and podcasts on CatholicReview.org in 2021? We have the list!
Father Brian Rafferty, founding pastor of Ellicott City parish and advocate for social justice, dies at 84 December 28, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Father Brian Rafferty, the founding pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City who later shepherded Our Lady of the Chesapeake in Lake Shore for 25 years, died on Christmas Eve after an extended illness. He was 84.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Year in Review and Year Ahead December 27, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Respect Life, Synodality Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty sits down with Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori about the Year of the Eucharist, the worldwide synod, COVID-19, new seminarians and a new school, his new role chairing the U.S. bishop’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities and walks with Bayley, the archbishop’s dog.
How can we be peacemakers in a divided world? December 24, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate In this Christmas season, Christians are often reminded that Christ is the “Prince of Peace” foretold by the prophet Isaiah. We sing songs of peace on earth and good will toward all. But what does it mean to be a peacemaker? What are practical ways to heal the divide?
Franciscan Center brings Christmas cheer to Baltimore with events December 23, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Filed Under: Feature, Local News While the pandemic makes winter even harder for those who live in poverty, Baltimore families and individuals find refuge in the Franciscan Center during Christmas time.
Man of Action: Matt Birk boldly embraces pro-life cause December 22, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Sports, Year of St. Joseph Matt Birk is best known as the hardworking center who helped the Baltimore Ravens win a Superbowl in 2013. He’s also a devoted Catholic, father of eight and a champion of the pro-life cause.
Knights of Columbus inspire devotion to St. Joseph with new film December 22, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Year of St. Joseph If St. Joseph had played football, Matt Birk is convinced he would have been an offensive lineman. Birk, himself a former center for the Baltimore Ravens, said the saint is all about protecting Mary and Jesus.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Why We Need Christmas Movies December 20, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview John Mulderig, assistant director for media reviews and visual media for Catholic News Service, gives us his insights and recommendations for best Christmas movies that help inspire us to faith and virtue. He shares the lessons we learn from them that can be shared with our families.
‘All in and ready to go’: Loyola University Maryland’s first lay president ready to take the helm December 16, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice Becoming the first lay president in Loyola University Maryland’s nearly 170-year history weighs on Terrence Sawyer – in a good way.
Millersville welcomes ‘52 Masses’ traveler December 15, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized When Daniel Markham joined the congregation Dec. 4 at Our Lady of the Fields in Millersville, he notched his 22nd parish on a yearlong quest to attend Mass in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including two new pastors December 14, 2021By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has announced clergy appointments, including a new pastor for St. Peter Claver/St. Pius V and Ss. Philip and James in Charles Village.