Sister Patricia Kelly, MSBT, served Severn parish May 11, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries While most of her ministry was spent in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Sister Patricia also served St. Bernadette Parish in Severn from 1982 to 1987.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Peter Howard discusses life and teachings of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen May 11, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Radio Interview In the May 10 episode of “Catholic Baltimore,” Christopher Gunty speaks with Dr. Peter Howard about the life and teachings of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen.
Response grows to those out of work, on front lines during crisis May 10, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Works of Mercy The COVID-19 pandemic has taken lives and strained healthcare workers. It has shuttered businesses, putting more in a hand-to-mouth existence and further burdening food banks and soup kitchens. Fortunately, many are doing something to stem those needs.
Former principal of Archbishop Curley installed as Atlanta’s archbishop May 8, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, World News In the silence of the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, a former principal of Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore, was installed May 6 as leader of the 1.2 million Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Coronavirus closes Catholic schools in Baltimore Archdiocese for remainder of school year May 6, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced May 6 that all Catholic schools in the archdiocese will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Alumnae mourn the loss of Institute of Notre Dame, the ‘hidden gem of Baltimore’ May 6, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools IND alumnae said their time at IND led to lifelong friendships and incredible bonds of sisterhood.
Immaculate Heart music series to celebrate 10th anniversary with online concert May 6, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Arts & Culture, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The coronavirus may have cut the season short for the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary’s annual concert program, but the pandemic won’t stop parishioners from celebrating the 10th anniversary of the beloved Towson music series this Mother’s Day.
Catholic Charities of Baltimore launches SNAP hotline May 6, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News To serve an increasing number of people needing assistance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those without access to online applications, Catholic Charities of Baltimore has launched a telephone hotline for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP).
IND, oldest girls’ prep school in Maryland, closing its doors for good May 5, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Institute of Notre Dame, which has educated girls in Baltimore since 1847, announced May 5 that it was closing its doors for good.
Shula’s NFL record for coaching wins began in Baltimore May 5, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries The winningest coach in the history of the National Football League started that career in Baltimore.
Pandemic can’t keep Distinctive Scholars down May 5, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Even in trying times, the 19 high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore continue their tradition of academic excellence, as evidenced in these four young people who would have been recognized April 23 at the Distinctive Scholars Convocation.
Bishops urge closer look at coronavirus deaths in black communities May 4, 2020By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, World News It is both appropriate and responsible for the Catholic Church to add its voice to those calling for a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the underlying causes and the effects of this virus on these communities, which continue to suffer from longstanding inequities in basic human rights such as access to quality healthcare,” Archbishop Lori said.
