Bishop Lewandowski calls racism the enemy of synodality October 1, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Synodality Bishop Lewandowski’s workshop focused on pastoral answers to racism. Building on the theme of the conference, “Living the synodality in Hispanic ministry,” the bishop called racism the “enemy of synodality.”
Loyola University Maryland opens $40 million ‘new front door’ to Evergreen campus September 30, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Colleges, Feature, Local News, News “This building is a physical manifestation of having different disciplines come together,” Sawyer said.
Swimming with a purpose: Curley student inspires athletes with physical challenges September 30, 2021By Todd Karpovich Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Andrew “Jake” Rusnak has turned his passion for swimming into helping others.
Arguing for the unborn: Baltimore lawyer-turned-priest receives pro-life honor September 30, 2021By Erik Zygmont Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News Monsignor Farmer emphasizes that the pro-life movement should seek to “convince, not confront” and to “persuade, not provoke.”
Monsignor Thomas Donellan, founding pastor of the Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier, dies at 91 September 29, 2021By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Monsignor Thomas J. Donellan Jr., founding pastor of the Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier in Hunt Valley and a respected leader in pastoral planning in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Sept. 24 at St. Martin’s Home for the Aged in Catonsville, surrounded by the Little Sisters of the Poor. He was 91.
Filipinos gather at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen to celebrate 500 years of Christianity September 28, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News The festive display of cultural pride helped mark a major milestone in the Filipino community: the commemoration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the Mass during the 11th Archdiocesan Saints Fiesta Celebration at the Homeland cathedral.
Each person coming to the borders bears God’s image, Archbishop Lori says September 27, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Archbishop Lori noted that each person coming to American borders “bears God’s image and is beloved in his sight.”
Catholic Review Media names new managing editor, reporter and social media specialist September 27, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Journalism, Local News, News George Matysek Jr., a member of the Catholic Review newsroom for more than 24 years, has been named managing editor of Catholic Review Media effective Sept. 27.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Migration and the pandemic September 27, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News, Radio Interview Bill O’Keefe, executive vice president for Mission, Mobility and Advocacy for Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, speaks about migration, the coronavirus pandemic and how foreign policy can respect the dignity of all people.
Partners in Excellence celebrates 25 years helping children gain a Catholic education September 24, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools PIE launched in 1996, when Cardinal William H. Keeler brought together partners in the community who cared about Baltimore, young people and their future.
Rosary Congress to kick off with 4.7-mile walk in Baltimore September 23, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News This year’s annual Rosary Congress will kick off with a walking pilgrimage from the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland to the Baltimore Basilica on Oct. 2.
Deacon James Westwater, a fixture at St. Isaac Jogues and in diaconal formation, dies at 85 September 22, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Ordained in 1996, Deacon Westwater served throughout his time in Baltimore at St. Isaac Jogues, where former pastors and staff remembered him for his heart for service and his good spirit.
