Sister Mary Patricia Murtagh, D.C., dies at 87 December 13, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A native of New York, Sister Mary Patricia entered the Daughters of Charity in 1952, and served as a teacher at St. John School in Baltimore, 1953-55.
Brooklyn stained glass studio creates windows for Liberty Heights church December 13, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video Saints from the Americas constitute half of those depicted in new stained- glass windows at New All Saints in Liberty Heights.
Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News “She shouldn’t just be (important) for our church, but for all the churches because she appeared in the Americas,” said Father Lewandowski. “What she represents as far as evangelization and a call to follow Christ is important to all people.”
‘Down to earth:’ Pasadena parishioner to be ordained a priest Dec. 15 December 11, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Deacon Robert Katafiasz will be ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore by Archbishop William E. Lori during a 10 a.m. Mass Dec. 15 at the Baltimore Basilica.
Gospel of Capra December 10, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News This year the Christmas classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” hit closer to home than ever for Managing Editor Paul McMullen.
Unity makes Knights’ coats go farther December 10, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News Charity and Unity, the first two principles that guide the Knights of Columbus, were on display in equal measure at St. Ambrose in Park Heights Dec. 8.
Bishop Madden to lead Baltimore prayer walk for peace Dec. 10 December 10, 2018By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Local News, News Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar and auxiliary bishop emeritus of Baltimore, will lead a prayer walk for peace Dec. 10 at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown.
Sister Elizabeth Anne Corcoran, RSM, was face of Mercy Medical Center December 7, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Elizabeth Anne Corcoran, who was born at what is now Mercy Medical Center, received a portion of her education there and over nearly six decades of service became a face of the institution, died Dec. 5 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium.
Catholic Relief Services marks 75 years of restoring people’s dignity December 7, 2018By Barb Fraze Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News As Catholic Relief Services staffers and supporters spent an evening marking 75 years of service in the world, one word recurred: dignity.
Add art to Advent preparation December 6, 2018By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News If you’re looking for an artful way to prioritize Christ this Advent season, visit the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
Retrouvaille deepens faith, heals marriage of St. John Westminster parishioner December 5, 2018By Elizabeth Lowe Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Faces of Faith, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News In addition to helping his marriage, Lagonigro credits the ministry with deepening his faith. He described Retrouvaille as a “shot of adrenaline” for his faith.
Southern Anne Arundel pastorate in the making boosts seminarian-led outreach December 4, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video Coordinated by the seminarians’ Peace and Justice Committee, the Christmas gift-giving program benefits students from Baltimore’s Mother Seton Academy and children whose families are clients of Project PLASE, which addresses homelessness in Baltimore.
