Archdiocese files complaint against insurance companies in bankruptcy case April 5, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Feature, Local News, News As part of the Chapter 11 reorganization process, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has filed a complaint in U.S. bankruptcy court against insurance companies that held policies for the archdiocese, parishes, schools and other entities.
Suplician Father John E. McMurry dies at 93 April 5, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A memorial Mass was offered April 1 for Sulpician Father John E. McMurry, who died March 25, just six days after his 93rd birthday.
Catholic UMBC students immerse themselves in service during mission to Guatemala April 5, 2024By Eileen Hiebler Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Inspired by their faith, nine students from the Catholic community of University of Maryland Baltimore County recently completed a service trip to Guatemala March 16-23.
Social Ministry Convocation gets fresh look for 45th annual event April 4, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice The Social Ministry Convocation serves as an annual showcase and educational forum for Baltimore’s chapter of the Campaign for Catholic Human Development.
‘Scouting is back,’ going strong teaching life skills to youths in Archdiocese of Baltimore April 4, 2024By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Scouting, Youth Ministry, Youth Programs Archdiocesan Scouting officials hope to glimpse the future of the programs at an April 19-21 retreat at Walkersville Watershed in Frederick. It’s the first since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Father Jim Bors, appointed last year as chaplain of the Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting Leadership, hopes it will show “that Scouting is back.”
Franciscan Sister Joan Bunty dies at 88 April 3, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries An 11 a.m. funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister Joan Bunty, (formerly Sister Josephine Mary) will be offered April 4 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Joan died March 31. She was 88 and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 68 years.
New perpetual adoration chapel set to open in Linthicum April 3, 2024By Branan D. Thompson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News The interior of St. Philip Neri church was renovated in December 2020, and the adoration chapel, a project that began in spring 2023, was designed with the recent renovation in mind.
Family of lost construction worker honors his memory April 2, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News The tragedy literally changed the Suazo Sandoval family’s life overnight, as well as that of his wife, his 18-year-old son, and his 6-year-old daughter.
More than 660 welcomed into the Catholic faith in Archdiocese of Baltimore April 2, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Easter, Feature, Local News, News Throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore, 663 candidates and catechumens who had participated in the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in February, entered the Catholic Church this Easter.
Radio Interview: Easter April 2, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Easter, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview The Easter season is full of great feasts such as Divine Mercy Sunday and Pentecost, and rich Scripture readings, including the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Father Justin Gough, associate pastor of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, about how the season can help Catholics renew and deepen their faith in the risen Lord.
Catholics donate nearly $50,000 in emergency bridge relief appeal March 30, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Giving, Local News, News Within 24 hours after Archbishop William E. Lori asked Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore to support twin emergency relief funds for those affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, nearly $50,000 has been raised in online donations.
Sister M. St. Henry Haiss, I.H.M., dies at 90 March 29, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister M. St. Henry Haiss of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was offered March 25 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister St. Henry died March 20. She was 90.
