Cathedral of Mary Our Queen undergoes dramatic lighting renovation October 7, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Father Louis Bianco, rector of Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, said the goal of the lighting project was to restore the original intent of the 1959 lighting design, which had cast warm light throughout the building.
Thumbs up on life for Gambrills family October 3, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Respect Life From the start, Alina Chesla has had a thumbs-up approach to life.
Father Christian Aloysius “Cris” Janson, S.M., dies at 83 October 3, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Marianist Father Christian Aloysius “Cris” Janson was offered Sept. 22 at Holy Rosary Church in San Antonio, Texas. Father Janson died Sept. 14. He was 83.
Retreat will offer support to those experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss October 2, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host another Cherished retreat, set for Oct. 12 at the Catholic Community of South Baltimore.
Archdiocese of Baltimore sets up relief fund for victims of Hurricane Helene October 1, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Disaster Relief, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore has set up a fund to accept donations to benefit those in need in the wake of devastation caused Sept. 26-30 by Hurricane Helene.
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including new pastor and associate pastors October 1, 2024By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including new pastor and associate pastors.
St. Charles Borromeo introduces Mass setting in honor of 175th anniversary October 1, 2024By Ron Kuzlik Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News Father Trinidad-Fonseca sang his “St. Charles Borromeo Mass” Sept. 22 during a third and final concert in celebration of the parish’s 1848 founding.
Radio Interview: Exploring ‘Story of a Soul’ September 30, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints, Vocations Beginning Oct. 1, Ascension Press offers a 28-day podcast designed to guide listeners through a reading of “Story of a Soul,” the much-loved spiritual autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. George Matysek talks about the project with one of the hosts of the new podcast, Carmelite Father Michael-Joseph Paris of St. Thérèse.
More than 15 foreign priests could be forced to leave archdiocese after recent visa law changes September 30, 2024By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News, Vocations Unless a recent change in U.S. visa law is reversed, more than 15 priests from other countries who now serve in the Archdiocese of Baltimore may be forced to go home – uprooting their ministries and leaving parishes, schools and Catholic institutions scrambling.
Archdiocese issues decrees regarding some merged parishes in Seek the City process September 29, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The Archdiocese of Baltimore issued decrees Sept. 29 for some of the churches that will be affected by the Seek the City to Come planning process.
Baltimore Mass celebrates Hispanic heritage at Catholic schools September 27, 2024By Mitzy Deras Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Schools Carrying flags representing a variety of Spanish-speaking countries, Catholic school students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a colorful procession during a special Sept. 26 Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown.
Xaverian Brother Daniel Conaghan dies at 84 September 27, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Born in Brooklyn, NY, Brother Daniel entered the Xaverian Brothers in July 1957, receiving his religious name, Brother Rian. He was a teacher and chief financial officer of Mount St. Joseph High School in Baltimore 1978-86.