Legacy of Western Maryland’s Catholic high schools lives on January 20, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate Five small Catholic high schools in Western Maryland no longer exist, but a group of dedicated alumni are helping keep their legacy strong at Bishop Walsh School in Cumberland.
Sister M. Celeste Parry dies at 94 January 19, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Celeste taught at St. Bernardine School in Baltimore from 1956 to 1959. She also had assignments in Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and the Archdiocese of Washington.
Knights of Columbus recognized for pro-life ministry during ‘Life is Beautiful’ Mass January 18, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Respect Life, Uncategorized, Video The Archdiocese of Baltimore recognized the Knights of Columbus for their ongoing ministry in support of the pro-life cause during the annual Life is Beautiful Mass Jan. 16 at St. Louis in Clarksville.
Archbishop Lori helps lead forum for youth justice reform in Maryland January 13, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Video Archbishop William E. Lori joined a Jan. 12 panel in a spirited discussion on ways to reform Maryland’s youth justice system on the first day of the state’s annual General Assembly session.
Racial Justice Circle, Mass and rally among Martin Luther King Jr. Day event highlights January 13, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebrated Jan. 17, the following events will be offered in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Celebrations begin Jan. 15, running through Jan. 17, with both in-person and virtual options.
Calvert Hall Announces $2.3 million commitment to Creighton Family Scholarship January 12, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Calvert Hall College High School in Towson announced that it has received a $2.3 million commitment to establish the Creighton Family Scholarship.
Sister Madeline Swaboski, I.H.M., dies at 78 January 11, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Madeline ministered for several years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, serving as the receptionist/school secretary at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore from 2000 to 2004; administrative assistant at the Mother Lange Guild Office of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, in Baltimore from 2004 to 2009 and chaplain associate at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Baltimore from 2009 to 2013.
New Glen Burnie church to complete Monsignor Slade’s dream January 11, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News After some 60 years, the dream of building a bigger Catholic church in Glen Burnie will become reality.
Sister Margaret Mary Lewis, O.S.F., dies at 92 January 10, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries During her 16 years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Sister Margaret worked at what is now University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson; Shrine of the Little Flower School in Baltimore and The Catholic High School of Baltimore.
Sister Mary Ann Potenza, O.S.F., dies at 89 January 10, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Mary Ann ministered mostly in Pennsylvania and Delaware, but also spent eight years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, serving in education at St. Elizabeth School and the Shrine of the Little Flower School in Baltimore.
RADIO INTERVIEW: 52 Masses January 10, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Daniel Markham is on a quest to visit 52 different churches over the course of a little over a year – one in each state plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Maryland Catholic Conference to host town hall on youth justice system reform January 10, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News The Maryland Catholic Conference, public policy arm of the state’s Catholic bishops, will host a Jan. 12 virtual town hall on reform of Maryland’s youth justice system 7-8 p.m.