More prayers for peace as Baltimore marks deadly milestone December 29, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video Archbishop William E. Lori and Mayor Catherine Pugh were among those pausing to pray for peace and consoling the families of victims as the deadliest year in the history of Baltimore City neared an end.
Young adult’s vibrant faith makes an impact at Cockeysville parish December 28, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Faces of Faith, Hispanic Ministry, Local News “I’ve heard that some young people here call her ‘Mama.’ This gives me great joy to have someone in our parish with such great impact on young adults,” Father Osorio said.
Reflecting on 55 years as a priest, Father Rafferty says God ‘works in crazy ways’ December 28, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The end of 2017 will bring his retirement from Our Lady of the Chesapeake Parish, where he has served as pastor since July 1992
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments December 27, 2017By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Appointments, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori announces clergy appointments.
CR welcomes staff writers December 23, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News The Catholic Review welcomed two new staff writers in late 2017, Ricardo “Rico” De Silva and Emily Rosenthal.
Fire only serves to forge spirit, OLPH outreach of Ellicott City family December 22, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video After being displaced from a house fire, the Hendersons continue to serve the homeless population of Baltimore.
Baltimore schools’ interfaith partnership spreads ‘kindness to all’ December 21, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Students from Cardinal Shehan School in Baltimore teamed up with students from Al-Rahmah School, an Islamic school in western Baltimore County, to prepare lunches for those in need Dec. 19. (
Small Miracle: However long they have him, family cherishes its youngest December 20, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video The D’Orazio family, parishioners of St. Ignatius in Baltimore, see their infant son, Leo, as a gift from God. Leo suffers from a rare condition that is likely to make his earthly life brief.
Archbishop Lori provides invocation for Helping Up Mission improvements December 20, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News According to Mike Rallo, director of spiritual life for the Helping Up Mission, a faith-based institution with an approach that seeks to help the whole person, it houses more than 400 men.
Christmas Mass schedule announced for Baltimore bishops December 20, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori and the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s auxiliary bishops will celebrate Christmas with various Catholic communities.
Sister Marion Agnes Jerzak, SSND, dies at 88 December 19, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Marion was 88. She served six schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
St. Andrew by the Bay welcomes ‘Homeless Jesus’ statue for Christmas December 16, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News A lightweight, resin replica of the statue, which was created by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, has traveled around the Archdiocese of Baltimore since February.
