St. Ursula fifth-grader wins national poster contest February 22, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Hawk Lance, a fifth-grade student at St. Ursula School in Parkville, won a national award for the Keeping Christ in Christmas poster contest sponsored by the Catholic War Veterans.
Loyola Blakefield announces $5 million gift February 22, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Leaders of Loyola Blakefield announced Feb. 22 that Patrick and Michele Connor have committed to a $5 million gift to the Jesuit school in Towson.
Virtual town hall addresses environmental responsibility in Maryland February 17, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Environment, Feature, Local News, News The Maryland Catholic Conference hosted a virtual town hall Feb. 15 to discuss the responsibility of Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to care for creation in Maryland.
Sister Marylita Friia, S.S.N.D., former Baltimore principal, dies at 90 February 16, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries School Sister of Notre Dame Marylita Friia, a former principal of Archbishop Keough High School in Baltimore, died Feb. 11. She was 90.
Mount de Sales graduate Audrey Powers opens new paths by rocketing into space February 15, 2022By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Audrey Powers, vice president of mission and flight operations for Blue Origin, journeyed into space Oct. 13 aboard New Shepard as part of a team that included actor William Shatner.
Father John Lavin, pioneering leader in Hispanic ministry, dies at 80 February 15, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Obituaries Redemptorist Father John P. Lavin, a pioneering leader in Hispanic ministry within the Archdiocese of Baltimore and a former pastor of the Catholic Community of St. Michael and St. Patrick in Fells Point, died Feb. 12 at Stella Maris in Timonium. He was 80.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy assignments, including new pastors February 15, 2022By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has announced clergy appointments, including changes at four Baltimore-area parishes.
Franciscan Center undergoes major renovation February 14, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News For the first time in 27 years, the Franciscan Center of Baltimore is undergoing a major renovation that will provide a culinary training kitchen and a more hospitable environment for shared meals.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Faith and Science February 14, 2022By Catholic Review Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Many folks don’t know that some of the biggest scientific discoveries – including the Big Bang Theory – have been made by people of faith. This week on Catholic Review Radio, Editor Christopher Gunty talks with three Catholics about the intersection of faith and science.
Archdiocese of Baltimore appoints new directors February 14, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Archbishop William E. Lori has made several leadership appointments at the Catholic Center in Baltimore.
Dominican sisters’ remains relocated to New Cathedral Cemetery February 11, 2022By Gerry Jackson Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News Twenty-six Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary who dedicated their lives to constant prayer have a new resting place in New Cathedral Cemetery in West Baltimore.
Catholic schools in Archdiocese of Baltimore moving to optional masking where permitted February 11, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will adopt an optional mask policy effective Feb. 14 in most jurisdictions that do not mandate masks in schools. The new policy replaces a previous requirement that masks be worn in all Catholic schools.
