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.
Archdiocese kicks around idea of adult soccer tournament February 7, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s coordinator of youth sports and ministry partnerships has been gauging interest in the idea for a soccer tournament that pits parish against parish on the pitch.
NDMU, Maryland University of Integrative Health move closer to merger February 6, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News Notre Dame of Maryland University moved a step closer to bolstering its health sciences curriculum, announcing Feb. 6 the completion of a change-in-ownership step with Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Sister Charles Legg, D.C., dies at 82 February 6, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Charles (Margaret Mary) Legg was offered Jan. 26 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Charles died Jan. 21. She was 82. Born in Baltimore, Sister Charles was raised as a parishioner of Ss. Philip and James in Homewood. […]
Getting off the sidelines: Sportscaster Mark Viviano eager to share his Catholic faith February 5, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News, Sports Mark Viviano has been reporting about Baltimore sports for more than 30 years, but now he says it is time to get in the game of sharing his faith more fully.
Catholic high schools in Baltimore area remain more affordable private school option February 1, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Continuing a trend of the last several years, Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore continue to be significantly more affordable than their non-Catholic private school counterparts, according to an annual tuition survey conducted by the Catholic Review.
Mount St. Mary’s awarded state grant for School of Health professions January 31, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News A $1 million state Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund grant will support Mount St. Mary’s University and the Daughters of Charity in turning an underutilized wing of the Daughters’ St. Joseph House in Emmitsburg into the university’s new School of Health Professions, according to a news release from the university.
