Parishioners gather in Hagerstown for Synod of Bishops’ Interim Stage Consultations March 21, 2024By Kyle J. Andrews Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Synodality, Western Vicariate Carrie Stumpf meticulously wrote notes as a group of parishioners from parishes across Western Maryland and bordering Frederick County spoke at a circular table in St. Joseph Catholic Church’s auditorium March 12. She was among a group of people who met at the Hagerstown parish for the Interim Stage Diocesan Consultations, as a part of the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The goal of the synod is to bring dialogue from clergy, religious and laity to pray, ascertain, communicate and hear each other out.
Abuse victims hope to address bankruptcy court; archbishop will attend March 20, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 reorganization case has asked bankruptcy court Judge Michelle M. Harner to allow victims of clergy abuse to present survivor statements at upcoming hearings in April and May.
Five Things to Know about Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual Chrism Mass March 20, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News, Vocations, Worship & Sacraments The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s 2024 Chrism Mass will be held Monday, March 25, 7:30 p.m., at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210.
National Guard member joins MCC as respect life director March 20, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life As the new associate director for Respect Life Advocacy at the Maryland Catholic Conference, Diane Arias has jumped with both feet into the legislative session that began in January.
Andrew Ciofalo, journalism innovator and Catholic Review collaborator, dies at 89 March 19, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Andrew “Andy” Ciofalo, founder of what would become the communications department at Loyola University Maryland and a longtime member of the board of directors of the Cathedral Foundation that once oversaw the Catholic Review, died March 7 in Moscow.
Notre Dame Prep mural brings 150-year history, spirit alive March 19, 2024By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Notre Dame Prep’s community mural project, which has attracted the participation of current NDP students and parents, faculty, staff and alumni, officially was announced to the Towson school’s community in November.
Congregation of the Sisters of Bon Secours reflect on 200 years of service March 19, 2024By Kyle Taylor Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News To celebrate, the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA will host a concert on Palm Sunday, March 24, at 4 p.m. at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville.
Controlling expenses, favorable stock market boost archdiocesan finances in 2023, as it ranks high in financial accountability, transparency March 18, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Accountability News Releases, Feature, Local News, News The audit for the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, showed a surplus of $11.8 million, largely due to the strong stock market that year.
Radio Interview: USCCB’s Love Means More March 18, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Andrew Buonapane – an assistant director for Marriage and Family Life in the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth – about a new initiative from the USCCB called “Love Means More,” an interactive website that discusses tough questions about love and sexuality.
Priests, sisters honored for decades of ministry March 18, 2024By Sharon Crews Hare Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations The Archdiocese of Baltimore honored nearly 40 women and men religious serving in the archdiocese who are celebrating milestone jubilees in 2024. Together, they have contributed a combined 2,275 years of ministry to the Catholic Church.
Deacon William Fallon, active in parish and prison ministry, dies at 82 March 18, 2024By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon William “Bill” Fallon, a deacon in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for nearly 40 years, died March 7 at St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Center in Baltimore. He was 82.
Mother Mary Lange awards announced March 14, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Black Catholic Ministries held its annual Mother Mary Lange awards celebration March 3 at the motherhouse of the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Arbutus. The awards recognized the leadership and service of Black Catholics in parishes throughout the archdiocese.
