Latrobe, who designed US Capitol, added similar distinction to Baltimore May 24, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News The first Catholic cathedral in the United States could have been a Gothic structure, but the first bishop for the Catholic Church in America wanted something forward-looking for the new country.
RADIO INTERVIEW: The “Little Way” of St. Thérèse of Lisieux/Holy parents of a saint May 24, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Books, Feature, Local News, News, Parenting, Radio Interview, Saints Learn more about the “Little Way” of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and how she was influenced by her holy parents, Ss. Louis and Zelie Martin.
Thirteen men become deacons, ambassadors of the ‘domestic church,’ Archbishop Lori says May 24, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Video, Vocations “You have sought to make your homes not merely places of love and security, but indeed, havens of faith and hope and love,” Archbishop Lori said in his homily. “You discerned a calling to serve the larger church, your parishes and the archdiocese, just as you serve so generously the domestic churches you have established.”
Father Orchik requested assignment in city, came to ‘love’ Baltimore May 21, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement “Baltimore is a real down-to-earth town and it just suits me, suits my personality,” Father Orchik said.
Jean Rozanski, devoted Catholic and mother of archbishop of St. Louis, dies at 84 May 21, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Jean Rozanski, a devoted Catholic, wife and mother whose son rose to become the archbishop of St. Louis, died May 19 after suffering a stroke. She was 84.
Father Frank Brauer, the quiet force that binds St. Francis Xavier together, prepares to say goodbye May 20, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement As a pastor and priest, Father Brauer has had a laser-like focus on the liturgy from the music to the homilies. Father Brauer said a strong Mass is the foundation of the parish community so it’s vital to keep the liturgy sharp and engaging.
Archdiocese of Baltimore set to welcome 13 permanent deacons May 19, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain 13 men to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Baltimore May 22 during a rite at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the 10 a.m. Mass is by invitation only; a livestream will be available at archbalt.org. Brief biographical sketches of the […]
Sister Carol Wheeler, who transformed Mercy High School over more than three decades, dies at 84 May 18, 2021By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Sister Carol Wheeler, who as its longtime leader modernized North Baltimore’s Mercy High School with an emphasis on medicine, science and the arts, died May 15 at Stella Maris in Timonium. She was 84.
Confirmation for Davidsonville parish has faithful seeing double – and triple May 18, 2021By Matthew Liptak Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News Four sets of twins and one set of triplets were among those confirmed in a church filled with several hundred parishioners, family and friends.
With convent closing, Franciscan Sisters bid goodbye to Bradshaw parish May 17, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Parishioners of St. Stephen in Bradshaw gathered to say goodbye to the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia at an emotional outdoor Mass May 16.
RADIO INTERVIEW: A look at the Baltimore Basilica’s architecture and upcoming perpetual adoration May 17, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview We take a look at the architecture of America’s first cathedral with Duncan Stroik, professor of architecture at the University of Notre Dame. Father James Boric, basilica rector, also tells us about the inauguration of perpetual eucharistic adoration.
Baltimore Basilica: Illuminating two centuries of church history May 17, 2021By Erik Zygmont Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News The basilica’s history ties in directly with the history of the church in America, shaped by the principle of religious freedom.
