Local parishes launch relief efforts after two hurricanes devastate Central America November 20, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, World News A number of parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are collecting donations and offering prayers to support those hard hit by hurricanes Eta and Iota, which have caused massive destruction and killed hundreds of people this month in Central America.
Baltimore Catholic schools to go virtual for three days after Thanksgiving November 19, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools will suspend in-person learning for three days after the Thanksgiving holiday to monitor students and staff for symptoms of the coronavirus, officials said this week.
Baltimore Catholic League has two alums taken in first round of NBA draft November 19, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Jalen Smith of Mount St. Joseph High School and Immanuel Quickley of The John Carroll School were selected in the first round of the NBA draft.
Loyola University Maryland to receive its largest gift: $6.3 million November 18, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News James Lambdin, a graduate of Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, and his wife, Anna, have selected Loyola University Maryland as the beneficiary of $6.3 million from their estate
‘Hope in a box’: Former IND students distribute Thanksgiving meals to those in need November 18, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Christmas, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Institute of Notre Dame may be closed, but its decades-long tradition of outreach to the community has not ended.
Feeling called? Learn more about becoming a deacon with virtual information sessions November 17, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Starting Nov. 18, the archdiocese will host a series of information sessions for those considering becoming permanent deacons.
Archbishop Lori to lead USCCB pro-life committee, Wisconsin priest chosen to be next general secretary November 16, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, U.S. Bishops Meeting - Fall 2020, World News Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore was elected on a vote of 139-102 over Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver to lead the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, it was announced during the first day of the USCCB’s annual fall general assembly Nov. 16.
In-person Masses continue amid surge in coronavirus cases November 16, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Officials at the Archdiocese of Baltimore said while they would heed the advice of state public health officials, they were confident in-person Masses could continue under the current conditions.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Grace amidst grief November 16, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview How can the Catholic Church help the grieving find help with the sorrows of life?
Five ways to survive a season crashed by COVID-19 November 11, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News The Review spoke with experts – mental, spiritual and physical – about five ways to navigate the challenges of a holiday season clouded by COVID-19.
Archbishop Lori thanks victim-survivors for coming forward in McCarrick case November 10, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, McCarrick Report “While the release of the report brings us to another moment of painful awareness of our Church’s past failures, it also marks a new era of transparency in our Church, which the lay faithful have rightly demanded,” Archbishop Lori
‘Like a ministry to me’: Catholic Charities leader first layperson to receive Valenzano Award November 9, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized At Catholic Charities, Maryland’s largest provider of social services, O’Donnell spent six years as a senior administrator; eight as director of its Community Services Division; and the last six as assistant director and chief administration officer.
