In advance of his Baltimore debut, Andrea Bocelli shares journey of faith February 15, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News For Bocelli, who is set to perform his first concert in Baltimore Feb. 20 at CFG Bank Arena, his Catholic faith is at the heart of who he is as a person and a performer. His faith, which he described as a “priceless gift,” helps drive the selection of his musical repertoire and his charitable outreach, he said.
Second chance at love: Conversion brings spiritual completion for Pasadena couple February 14, 2024By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News As she struggled with the pain of her partner’s death, Janet McClary found purpose in moving forward with her life.
Mount 2000 inspires eucharistic devotion February 13, 2024By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The shimmering emotional highlight of Mount 2000, the annual Eucharist-focused retreat for highschoolers at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, is always the Saturday night eucharistic procession at Knott Arena, with a single spotlight illuminating the monstrance.
Advice for child’s first camp experience February 13, 2024By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry As the summer approaches, many parents find themselves contemplating the idea of sending their child to camp for the first time. The decision can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for both parents and children.
Draft modeling process for future of parishes in the city begins February 12, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come As the Seek the City planning process for parishes in Baltimore City moves into the draft modeling stage, the discussion moves from what “could” be done to what “should” be done, according to Auxiliary Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., urban vicar.
‘Baptism in a day’ welcomes unbaptized children into the faith February 12, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments Designed to make families feel welcome that had not had their children baptized for varying reasons, the baptism-in-a-day event included sacramental preparation, lunch, an invitation to become involved in parish life at the cathedral and the conferral of baptism during the 5 p.m. Mass – all within a four-hour period.
Radio Interview: Catholic Charities USA February 12, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Kerry Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, about how Catholic agencies fill the gaps in social services all around the country, all while looking at the people they serve in the image of God.
How do you put your Faith in Action? Send us your stories. February 9, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Inspire others and light up social media with your stories of Faith in Action by sending the team at the Catholic Review a 60-second video or 100-word summary of the ways you live out your love of Christ, serve your neighbors and spread the Good News of the Gospel.
Supporters offer million-dollar prize to replicate Shroud of Turin February 9, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Are you looking to make an easy $1 million? All you have to do is recreate a photographic negative image of an apparently crucified man on a 14-foot-by-3-foot piece of linen.
Archbishop prays for unity as Seek the City reaches final decision-making phase February 9, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The archdiocese celebrated a Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feb. 8 as a citywide call to prayer for its move to the initiative’s “discernment phase.” In his homily, Archbishop William E. Lori noted that tough decisions lie ahead for parish and archdiocesan leaders during the next four months.
St. Martin’s resident celebrates 109th birthday February 8, 2024By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seniors Jennie Libertini, the oldest resident of St. Martin’s Home for the Aged in Catonsville and one of the oldest people in the country, celebrated her 109th birthday Feb. 5, complete with cake, a performance by a choral group from The Catholic High School of Baltimore, a television crew and, of course, bingo.
Catholic Charities adds new board members February 8, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Local News, News Catholic Charities of Baltimore, which has more than 80 programs providing services at 200 sites throughout Maryland, named five new members to its board of trustees Feb. 5.
