Archbishop Lori urges more security funding for religious sites January 13, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Sens. Benjamin Cardin and Christopher Van Hollen, both Maryland Democrats, joined Archbishop William E. Lori and other local faith leaders to call for increased federal funding to strengthen security at religious sites amid a recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks.
Towson University students among thousands inspired at FOCUS conference January 13, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Campus Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry A group of students from Towson University were among nearly 9,000 from across the country to attend Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ annual Student Leadership Summit, held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona Dec. 30 to Jan. 3.
Sister James Frances McGlashen, O.S.F., dies at 100 January 9, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered Jan. 15 for Franciscan Sister James Frances McGlashen at Assisi House in Aston, Pa.
Middle Ground: St. Stephen School in Bradshaw opens new building for grades 6-8 January 9, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools White boards share wall space with BenQ interactive flat-screen boards that connect to a computer, the Internet or TV, and work with other high-tech tools.
New Maryland Catholic Conference director sees opportunities for collaboration January 7, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Kraska comes to Maryland from a 12-year stint as executive director of the Colorado Catholic Conference. She also served in the past as president of the National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors.
Sibling revelry January 6, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News Paul McMullen remembers a 2019 that celebrated his siblings.
Counsel the Doubtful: Across archdiocese, parishioners give to crisis pregnancy centers January 4, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Works of Mercy “One of the most loving decisions you can make is to carry a child and then let someone else adopt it,” O’Connell said. “There can be a stigma attached to adoption. Abortion is easier to hide, it’s more appealing. That’s what we’re up against.”
Twenty in 2020: Enjoy these family events in the coming year January 3, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph falls on the Sunday between Christmas and New Year’s. In following their model as a Christian family, here are 20 ways to share faith and fellowship over the coming year in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Sister Joan Tobin, OSF, served St. Joseph Medical Center January 2, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News A funeral Mass was to be offered Jan. 3 in Aston, Pa., for Sister Joan Christine Tobin. A professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 52 years, the former Sister Joseph Christi died there Dec. 27, at age 85.
Archbishop Lori’s 2019 Christmas Message December 24, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, From the Archbishop, Local News, News As we gather with our family and friends this Christmas season to celebrate the blessed birth of our Savior, let us be mindful of our privilege as Christians to care for the poor, the downtrodden and all those subjected to isolation and neglect.
Christmas-themed dinner at Baltimore’s Franciscan Center includes help from school presidents December 23, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News The north Baltimore outreach wants to expand its network of volunteers to include more Catholic high schools.
Father John Bauer, C.Ss.R, served as chaplain to soldiers in Vietnam, Orioles December 23, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries The priest, a son of Highlandtown, died Dec. 20 at age 92 after a fulfilling ministry that included serving the rural poor, soldiers in battle and professional athletes.
