Prize-winning author at Catholic Charities event says poverty can be eliminated October 10, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice Dr. Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer prize-winning author of “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in America,” asserted that poverty can truly be eliminated. But it will require changes in law, habits and attitudes, he said during Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s second Journey to Social Justice symposium Oct. 9.
Archbishop Lori named honorary custodian of Baltimore Basilica October 10, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News The Basilica of the Assumption Historic Trust named Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori as an Honorary Custodian of America’s First Catholic Cathedral during the trust’s annual fall meeting.
5 Things to Know about Maryland Question 1 October 10, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The Maryland Catholic Conference, which represents the state’s Catholic bishops in Annapolis, is joining other local Catholic leaders in urging Marylanders to vote no on Question 1 – “The Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment.”
Monsignor James Hannon, known for pastoral outreach and planning, dies at 71 October 9, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate Monsignor James W. Hannon, a former pastor and director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s clergy personnel office who was beloved for his pastoral presence to people, died Oct. 6.
Seton Shrine hosts annual pilgrimage, Mass for Sea Services October 9, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints More than 300 gathered in Emmitsburg Oct. 6 as the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton hosted the annual Pilgrimage and Mass for the Sea Services.
Parishioners learn practical tips for evangelizing October 8, 2024By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Nearly 40 people from throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore gathered Oct. 5 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Frederick for hands-on training in how to evangelize, to share their Catholic faith with others and invite them to embrace it as well.
Cathedral parishioners help launch gluten-free food pantry October 7, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Social Justice Last December, GEDCO’s food pantry started offering gluten-free/allergen-free food products for the first time. Bridget keeps the pantry stocked through donations from gluten-free companies and collections she holds in her neighborhood.
Radio Interview: Ask a Bishop with Bishop Adam J. Parker October 7, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishops, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations Listeners of Catholic Review Radio get their chance to ask Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker whatever questions are on their mind in this first-ever “Ask a Bishop” episode of the program.
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.
