Cardinal Dolan and Bishop Barron help Baltimore Basilica mark patronal feast for bicentennial celebration August 16, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News The celebrations featured a talk on the history of the basilica and the first bishop in the U.S. by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and a homily about Mary’s role in our faith by Bishop Robert Barron.
RADIO INTERVIEW: After death at 21, Isaac Scharbach continues to touch lives August 16, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints, Schools George Matysek talks with Father Albert Scharbach, Isaac’s father, about his son’s extraordinary faith and the countless lives he has touched around the globe in his death.
Heeding her late father’s advice, Zaferes has fun while earning Olympic medals August 12, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Olympics, Sports Zaferes is still basking in the glow of a multiple-medal performance in Tokyo, where she took bronze in the women’s triathlon July 27, and four days later helped the United States to a silver in the mixed triathlon.
Archbishop Lori’s initiative for mental wellness gets enthusiastic response August 12, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News When Archbishop William E. Lori called for volunteers to help equip parishes to deal with mental health needs following the COVID-19 pandemic, lots of people stepped up.
New policy: No contribution needed for annulment cases in Baltimore Archdiocese August 10, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Tribunal The Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will no longer request a contribution to process an annulment case.
Baltimore-Appalachia Work Camp volunteers reunite, remember former leader August 10, 2021By Rus VanWestervelt Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry “I think we all knew that we needed to get together to rebuild community and remember the gifts that Mike Robinson gave to all of us,” Carlson said.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Holly Ordway and Emily Koczela August 9, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Dr. Holly Ordway discusses her new book, “Tolkien’s Modern Reading – Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages” and how Tolkien’s Catholic faith influenced the author’s work. Also, Emily Koczela talks about the Very Young Catholic Project, which is a series of books that deal with the life of everyday Catholic children around the world.
Mask mandate returning to Baltimore City parishes; Catholic Charities will require employees to be vaccinated August 9, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate In response to Baltimore City resuming the mandate, the Archdiocese of Baltimore announced that parishes in the city will require Mass attendees, all religious staff and visitors to wear COVID-19 masks while indoors on parish campuses.
Archdiocese blesses new Catholic school in Baltimore City August 6, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video The 65,000-square-foot facility will welcome more than 400 students when classes begin Aug. 30.
Matchmakers for Dundalk couple include School Sister of Notre Dame August 4, 2021By Karen Sampson Hoffman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, It's about love, Local News, News “Our faith has created a nice foundation for us to grow,” Kate said. “We’ve had a similar education, similar experiences. Having those experiences together has made it really easy for us to grow together.”
RADIO INTERVIEW: Dante Barksdale’s Last Act August 2, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Christopher Gunty talks with Daniel O’Connor, who produced “Dante Barksdale’s Last Act,” and the two inspiring mothers – Kenyati Gerald and Terri Abbott – who forgave the men who took the life of their sons.
Camp St. Vincent’s children return to fresh air, open spaces of Patterson Park August 1, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore Immaculate Conception Parish in Towson resumed hosting its annual Vacation Bible School, after taking off 2020 due to COVID-19.
