John Carroll student drawn to art, Ukrainian culture February 22, 2024By Eric Clayton Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, War in Ukraine Even at 15 years old, Kamila Sokolyk already knows that, for her, art is more than a hobby. One day, she hopes to carry those paints and pencils into her career.
Baltimore representatives make pastoral visitation to El Salvador February 21, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Radio Interview To better understand the social, spiritual and cultural realities of the people of El Salvador and to better serve people of Salvadoran descent in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Lia Garcia and Father Austin Murphy were part of a recent pastoral visit to the Central American nation Jan. 25-30.
Calvert Hall grad Scott Riesett a hot commodity in music industry as Grammy Award-winning producer February 20, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News Scott Riesett, a 1989 graduate of Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, reached the pinnacle of the music business as one of the producers of an album for the Broadway production of “Some Like it Hot.”
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including four associate pastor assignments February 19, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including four associate pastor assignments
Summer camps can be transformative for teens February 19, 2024By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry This summer, teens in the Archdiocese of Baltimore can engage in transformative experiences through three impactful camps: Baltimore Work Camp, Appalachia Work Camp and Damascus Camp.
Deacon Hugh H. Mills Jr., who served at St. Clement I and St. Alphonsus shrine, dies at 84 February 15, 2024By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Hugh H. Mills Jr., a deacon in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for more than 30 years, died Feb. 8 at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center. He was 84.
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.
