CCHD collection vital for local anti-poverty organizations October 31, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Social Justice The Baltimore CCHD committee chairperson said the Nov. 16-17 collection in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore is a vital funding source for the local Catholic Campaign for Human Development chapter.
Baltimore County cemetery offers green burials October 31, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Natural burial – or green burial, as it is sometimes called – is done without embalming, and uses either a biodegradable shroud only, made of cotton, linen, hemp, wool or other natural fibers, or a shroud and a biodegradable casket, made of bamboo or soft woods such as pine or bark.
Padre Pio relics exhibit to continue tour of Archdiocese of Baltimore October 29, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints Catholics of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will get a couple more chances to venerate and learn about one of their faith’s more modern and fascinating saints when churches in Towson and Glyndon display the relics of St. Padre Pio.
Radio Interview: Family Theater Productions October 28, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Holy Cross Father David Guffey, national director and head of production at Family Theater Productions about the work it produces, and about a new film that will begin airing in November on PBS stations, “Playing Like a Girl: The House that Rob Built.”
Archbishop Lori returns from second visit to Ukraine October 25, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, War in Ukraine On his second visit to war-torn Ukraine, Archbishop William E. Lori was able to visit not only Lviv, but also the capital city of Kyiv, which has seen intense fighting since Russia invaded the country in February 2022.
Archbishop Lori invites Catholics to pray, join in novena before heading to the polls October 25, 2024By Zoey Maraist OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Bishops, Feature, Local News, News Ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, who is also the vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is urging Catholics to pray before casting their ballots.
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore seeks Adopt a Family sponsors October 25, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore, Uncategorized As the Christmas season approaches, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is reaching out to individuals and organizations to support its Adopt a Family program that connects generous donors with families in SVDP shelters, supportive housing programs and Head Start.
Sister Frances Schiminsky, O.S.F., dies at 95 October 22, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister Frances Schiminsky (formerly Sister Ann Philip), will be offered Oct. 25 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Frances died Oct. 21. She was 95 and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 76 years.
Young Catholic Professionals Baltimore will host first event October 22, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry After 18 months of planning, the official launch of the Baltimore chapter of Young Catholic Professionals is ready to go with a party at the Baltimore Museum of Industry Oct. 24.
Catonsville garden dedicated to those persecuted for faith and the armed forces October 22, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The garden is the first in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be dedicated to persecuted Christians and to those who served in the Armed forces past and present, according to Father George, who blessed it Sept. 28.
‘White Mass’ recognizes healthcare workers October 22, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News Approximately 200 doctors, nurses, medical professionals and others gathered for the annual White Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore. The event attracted those currently engaged in the health profession, as well as students, retired doctors, surgeons, nurses and pharmacists.
Radio Interview: The World Synod of Bishops October 21, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Synodality Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Archbishop William E. Lori while he was in Rome. The archbishop explains how the synod process works and how the delegates – which include priests, religious and lay people as voting members in addition to bishops for the first time – will vote on proposals to pass along to Pope Francis.
