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.”
Loyola University Maryland awards $25,000 to four ventures May 1, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Loyola University Maryland’s Simon Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship awarded a total of $25,000 to four ventures that participated in the center’s Baltipreneurs Accelerator, a four-month part-time program supporting startup businesses and social ventures with training, technical assistance, mentorship, networking and access to capital.
Archdiocese of Baltimore presents Seek the City to Come proposal to the Hispanic community May 1, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come About 250 parishioners from 11 parishes gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Bayview for a Spanish-language presentation of the parish reconfiguration proposal as part of the Seek the City to Come initiative.
Youth Bowl gets Catholic school students running and jumping April 30, 2024By Todd Karpovich Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The 31st Youth Bowl provides elementary schools an opportunity to compete in track and field events with a chance to win medals and awards.
Archbishop Lori blesses new stained-glass windows at St. Joseph April 29, 2024By Branan D. Thompson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News With sunlight illuminating newly-installed stained-glass windows depicting Joseph in his coat of many colors, Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the completion of a beautification project at St. Joseph’s church in Eldersburg.
Archbishop Curley to host baseball program with Miracle League April 29, 2024By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The Miracle League invites children with special needs to play on a typical baseball field. Curley began the partnership with the Miracle League this spring by doing a meet and greet at its newly constructed field in Harford County.
