Walters exhibit showcases medieval missal used by St. Francis of Assisi January 28, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News The same book that inspired St. Francis in 1208 is expected to inspire thousands of others as the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore places it on public display for the first time in 40 years Feb. 1 through May 31.
Clarksville parish rings the bell on Catholic Schools Week January 27, 2020By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The archbishop dedicated a new bell tower, and stopped by a reception hosted by St. Louis School – just in time to begin Catholic Schools Week.
March for Life vies to become the other ‘Women’s March’ January 24, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The women at the March for Life said it was important to stress that women’s rights don’t have to be synonymous with abortion rights.
Trump tells March for Life attendees he welcomes their commitment to life January 24, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life, World News President Donald Trump credited attendees at the 47th annual March for Life for their commitment to protect the life of unborn and born children.
Miami priest brings social media muscle to Mid-Atlantic Congress January 22, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Mid-Atlantic Congress, News Catholic priests get asked a lot of questions, but for Father Rafael Capó one question comes up more often than not. “Hey Father, what do you bench?”
‘Ed’ Wall, former Catholic Review editor and veteran journalist, dies at 94 January 22, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News, Obituaries Arthur E. P. “Ed” Wall, a former editor of the Catholic Review from 1965 to 1971 who would later become director and editor-in-chief of what is now Catholic News Service, died Jan. 18 in Orland Park, Ill. He was 94.
St. Bernardine mourns parishioner caught in crossfire of shootout January 21, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A longtime parishioner of St. Bernardine Church in West Baltimore died Jan. 18 after being shot earlier this month outside her apartment complex, apparently caught in the crossfire as she smoked a cigarette.
Mass prepares way for March for Life, honors Camp GLOW director January 21, 2020By Edward O'N. Hoyt Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The faithful included members with Down syndrome who have benefited from their time at Camp GLOW; people in wheelchairs; and those interpreting in American Sign Language for the hearing impaired.
St. Ignatius in Baltimore acknowledges history of segregation January 20, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The renaming of the chapel is a step toward deepening the parish’s commitment to interracial justice in Baltimore, Father Casciotti said.
Physician to lead Mercy Health Services as longtime CEO retires January 16, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Mercy Health Services has selected Dr. David N. Maine to become the new president and CEO of the Baltimore Catholic health system.
Archdiocese ‘for’ Baltimore highlighted at Center Stage event January 16, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Video If Ray Kelly can turn things around, so can Baltimore City. That was among the takeaways Jan. 15 at Center Stage, when the Archdiocese of Baltimore and Catholic Charities of Baltimore were host to a “Faith in Baltimore” program.
Cumberland couple marks 70 years of marriage and religious tolerance January 14, 2020By Anna Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Dorothy and Fred Squires are celebrating 70 years of marriage. They have inculcated a sense of respect for religious diversity among their children.