New schools chancellor sees hope in Catholic schools September 9, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Schools Since Gregory Farno joined the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Department of Catholic Schools as chancellor for education, he has visited a lot of schools.
Laughing with Baltimore’s ‘church ladies’ September 6, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Local News, News Over platters of turkey wraps, egg salad sandwiches, fresh fruit and cannoli, laughter filled the room as 10 women reminisced about their days working together at the Catholic Center in Baltimore.
Group confirmation scheduled for October at Basilica September 5, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s next group confirmation is scheduled for Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will be the celebrant.
Catholic Charities will open bilingual center in Dundalk to support those affected by Key Bridge collapse September 5, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News Catholic Charities of Baltimore announced plans Sept. 5 to open and operate a new bilingual support center to provide a range of services to communities affected by the Key Bridge collapse and its aftermath.
Archbishop Lori travels to Philippines, witnessing power of faith September 5, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News As Supreme Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus, Archbishop Lori spent almost two weeks traveling with Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and his family on his inaugural visit to the Asian nation.
Mercy Sister Mary Ellen Brodie dies at 91 September 5, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister of Mercy Mary Ellen Brodie (formerly known as Sister Martin Marie) was offered Sept. 4 at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville. Sister Mary Ellen died Aug. 25. She was 91 and had been a Sister of Mercy for 72 years.
Urban Hunger Project provides 400 meals every weekend September 5, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice For the last three-and-a-half years, no matter what the weather or the celebration, York Bradshaw, president of Urban Hunger Project and his volunteers could be found serving meals every Saturday and Sunday morning in Baltimore.
Kickball tournament hopes to continue fellowship among archdiocese’s young adults September 4, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports, Young Adult Ministry For the third straight year, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will host a kickball tournament for adults ages 18-35 at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park.
Notre Dame Prep’s Anatomage table provides insights into the body September 4, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News, Schools The detailed views of the human body were made possible by NDP’s state-of-the art Anatomage Table. The all-girls school is the only high school in Maryland with a full-sized Anatomage table, according to Mary Agnes Sheridan, director of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) at NDP.
Radio Interview: Labor day and the Catholic Connection September 3, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints, Social Justice Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Bill Droell, author, teacher and longtime editor for the National Center for the Laity about the origins of Labor Day, what popes have said about those who work and about just wages for families, as we mark Labor Day Sept. 2.
Maryland Catholics work to fight abortion amendment September 2, 2024By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, News, Respect Life While the presidential election is top of mind for the nation this November, Maryland Catholics are focusing on an amendment that would enshrine abortion into the state Constitution.
Archbishop Lori offers support to Emmitsburg parish devastated by rectory fire August 31, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate The archbishop wanted to be with parishioners, he said, “to offer Mass, to pray together, and assure you that the archdiocese will work collaboratively with you in the time ahead.”
