Plenary indulgence available for 800th anniversary of first Nativity scene December 12, 2023By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News Catholics will have the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence from Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to Feb. 2, 2024, the feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple.
Monsignor Collins, noted for dedication to marriage tribunal, dies at 88 December 11, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Monsignor William “Bill” Collins, a Baltimore native who served his home archdiocese for more than six decades, died of lung cancer Dec. 10 at St. Stephen’s Green. He was 88.
Radio Interview: ‘Rebuilt Faith’ December 11, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Rebuilt Parish has expanded to workbooks, podcasts and more, engaging with hundreds of parishes across the nation. Now, the pair has published a new book directed at the faithful, “Rebuilt Faith: A Handbook for Skeptical Catholics,” which outlines a 40-day plan to help Catholics reconnect to what matters.
Baltimore City’s inclusive housing a triumph for Catholic activism December 8, 2023By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Our Faith in Action, Social Justice Given the meandering pace at which building plans make their way through Baltimore city offices to final approval before construction begins, it should take at least two years before the new inclusionary – meaning, affordable – housing law, which finally passed in full on Dec. 7, will show an impact.
Choosing your gaze: Hispanic Youth Ministry Retreat provides a weekend of spiritual growth, unity December 7, 2023By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Hispanic Ministry welcomed participants to a weekend dedicated to reflection and cultivating leadership at its Hispanic Youth Ministry Retreat Nov. 17.
Catholic High crowned again as Baltimore’s best girls private school by magazine December 6, 2023By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Catholic High School of Baltimore has been crowned the best private high school for girls in Baltimore by Baltimore Style magazine for the second time, marking a significant milestone in the school’s 85-year history.
Baltimore City approves inclusive housing bill December 5, 2023By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice Baltimore City Council chambers rocked with applause and cheers Dec. 4 as a strong new law requiring inclusionary – meaning, affordable – housing for low-income residents in new developments was adopted on its third reading.
Quirk of calendar requires two obligations for Masses at Christmas time December 4, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments The Catholic faithful have an obligation to attend Mass twice between the afternoon of Dec. 23 and Dec. 25, to participate in Masses for the fourth Sunday of Advent, and for Christmas.
Radio Interview: Hound of the Lord December 4, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Eleanor Bourg Nicholson’s new children’s book, “The Hound of the Lord,” creatively retells the inspiring story of St. Dominic from the perspective of the saint’s ever-watchful canine companion, “Torch.”
Powerful masterpiece: Beloved rendition of Handel’s Messiah coming to Baltimore Basilica December 1, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Baltimore Basilica, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News “My approach is one of electric white heat that can be so dramatic and inspirational,” said Polochick, a former longtime music professor at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore who has led the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra in Nebraska since 1998.
Gregory Farno appointed new archdiocesan schools chancellor November 30, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Archbishop William E. Lori announced Nov. 30 that Gregory A. Farno will join the Archdiocese of Baltimore as chancellor of education, effective Jan. 17, 2024. Farno retired in October as regional president for the Maryland Region of Truist Financial Corporation. Prior to his tenure at Truist, he held various positions at SunTrust Bank, including president, […]
St. Maria Goretti Regional Catholic High School confirms closure November 29, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Determining that it is not feasible to keep St. Maria Goretti Regional Catholic High School open as an independent Catholic school, leaders of the Hagerstown school announced Nov. 28 that the coeducational institution will close at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.
