Ascension Saint Agnes hospital deals with cyber attack May 9, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Health Care, Local News, News Ascension Saint Agnes hospital in southwest Baltimore said in a prepared statement that it experienced a “cyber security event” May 8 and that access to some of its systems have been affected.
Archdiocese of Baltimore names three teachers of year May 9, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Emma Ward, from St. Joseph School (Cockeysville), was named Archdiocesan Elementary School Teacher of the Year and Kimberly Burton, from Archbishop Curley High School, was named Archdiocesan High School Teacher of the Year. Phil Bressler, from Calvert Hall College High School, was named Independent Catholic High School Teacher of the Year.
At Notre Dame of Maryland, men and women navigate historic change at formerly all-women’s university May 9, 2024By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Men were welcomed at the historically all-women university for the first time 1975 in the school’s Weekend College for adult undergraduate students and they were welcomed into graduate programs beginning in 1984, but the university did not go fully co-ed until this academic year.
Catholic doctor sings praises of skin cancer protection May 9, 2024By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News Every summer, we race to beaches and pools, lakes and mountains to take advantage of longer days and the warmth of the sun. But with that increased outdoor activity comes the question: What’s the best way to protect our skin from skin cancer?
Jesuit Brother Darrell Burns, former chaplain at Loyola Blakefield, dies at 79 May 8, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered May 10, 10 a.m., at St. Joseph in Cockeysville for Jesuit Brother Darrell J. Burns. Brother Darrell, a former theater director and chaplain at Loyola Blakefield in Towson, died May 3. He was 79.
Maryland bishops oppose upcoming constitutional amendment on abortion May 8, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, News, Respect Life The bishops of Maryland issued a statement May 8 objecting to a November 2024 ballot measure in which Marylanders will be asked to enshrine abortion into the state Constitution.
Little Sisters of the Poor honored with “Fishers of Men” award May 7, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Journalism, Local News, News “They revere the sacredness of human life,” Archbishop Lori told more than 200 people who gathered April 27 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., for Guadalupe Radio Network’s benefit dinner that honored the Little Sisters of the Poor with its “Fishers of Men” award.
Innovative group of speakers highlights Catholic university commencement ceremonies in Archdiocese of Baltimore May 7, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News A nationally renowned librarian, a beloved retiring university president, a dedicated academic and Maryland’s first secretary of service and innovation are the featured commencement speakers at Maryland’s four Catholic universities this May.
Archdiocese of Baltimore Youth Bowl competitors run with bright spirit despite damp conditions May 6, 2024By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Dozens of student athletes from area Catholic and independent elementary and middle schools participated in the 31st Youth Bowl May 4 at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore.
Radio Interview: Books and Authors: ‘My Life with the Jedi’ and ‘The Coin Flip’ May 6, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Eric Clayton about his book, “My Life with the Jedi… The Spirituality of Star Wars,” and discusses how the religious elements of good, evil and redemption play into the epic saga. Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. chats with Elizabeth “Libby” Smith about her book, “The Coin Flip,” a historical novel based on a real-life event.
Josephite Father Richard Wagner dies at 91 May 2, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries An 11 a.m. funeral Mass for Josephite Father Richard F. Wagner will be offered May 3 at Church of the Incarnation in Washington, D.C. Father Wagner died April 26. He was 91.
Nearly 1,000 parishioners weigh in on Baltimore parish reconfiguration proposal at final listening session May 1, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come “This is difficult,” the bishop said. “It’s heart-wrenching. But we’re at a pivotal moment in the city church. We need to do this. We need to do this because our church membership is getting older and we’re not replacing ourselves.”
