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‘A love with no borders’ seen at Guadalupe Mass in Glen Burnie

December 16, 2019
By Matthew Liptak
Filed Under: Advent, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News

Each year the archdiocese attempts to celebrate Mass at a new location near the actual Dec. 12 feast day to recognize the long tradition of devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, particularly with Catholics of Central and South American heritage.

$1 million gift will help build Hanway Academic Loft in Loyola’s new Fernandez Center

December 15, 2019
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

Loyola University Maryland has received a $1 million gift from Ellen and Ed Hanway to support the construction of the Miguel B. Fernandez Family Center for Innovation and Collaborative Learning, according to a Dec. 12 news release.

Pillar of Catonsville community still giving to St. Mark School

December 12, 2019
By Daniel Zawodny
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Advent, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Poisal-inspired wooden Santas are a staple in the homes of St. Mark graduates.

Sister Regina Lanahan, O.S.F., Baltimore native served in healthcare

December 9, 2019
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

Sister Regina Lanahan, a Baltimore native and professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 64 years, died Nov. 27 at age 87 in Aston, Pa. A funeral Mass was offered Dec. 5 at Assisi House there.

Pope Francis accepts Cardinal O’Brien’s resignation as leader of Rome-based order

December 8, 2019
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News

Pope Francis announced Dec. 8 that he has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien as Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Observation of Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be Dec. 9

December 6, 2019
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Advent, Local News, News

Catholics are encouraged but not obligated to attend Mass Dec. 9 in honor of the observed solemnity. As always, Mass attendance on Sunday is obligated.

NCYC continues to inspire young Abingdon parishioner

December 5, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, NCYC, News

Two weeks after returning from the National Catholic Youth Conference, Isabel Sans remains moved by the spirit she encountered in Indianapolis, and not just from 20,000 like-minded pilgrims.

Immigrants find help making way in classroom, society

December 5, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Positively Catholic

Two millennia after Mary and Joseph crossed a border and encountered closed doors, agencies and parishes across the Archdiocese of Baltimore heed the Gospel call to welcome the stranger.

Mother Mary Lange’s cause for sainthood moves forward, Archbishop Lori says

December 5, 2019
By Tim Swift
Filed Under: Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Saints, Vatican, Video, World News

Vatican officials are moving ahead with the cause for sainthood for Mother Mary Lange, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori said Thursday in Rome.

Baltimore delegation presents Ravens jersey, spiritual bouquet to Pope Francis

December 4, 2019
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Ad Limina 2019, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vatican, Video, World News

A delegation from the Archdiocese of Baltimore presented Pope Francis with a custom-made Ravens jersey signed by Coach John Harbaugh, a Catholic, and quarterback Lamar Jackson during a Dec. 3 audience at the Vatican. They also gave the Holy Father a “spiritual bouquet,” a book produced by the Archdiocese of Baltimore that contains prayers and greetings from people across the archdiocese in celebration of the pope’s upcoming 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination.