Sister Rita Woehlcke, S.S.J., dies at 77 October 22, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister Rita Woehlcke of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia, was offered Sept. 30 at St. Joseph Villa in Philadelphia. Sister Rita, formerly Sister George Ellen, died Sept. 23. She was 77.
Deacon Carl Anderson, devoted to St. Edward parish, dies at 78 October 20, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Carl Anderson, who was so devoted to his parish that his daughter called it his second home, died Oct. 8 following a stroke. He was 78.
Calvert Hall students help seniors navigate new technology October 19, 2023By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Seniors Calvert Hall graduate Isaac Hawkins and Calvert Hall sophomore Logan Moon volunteered in the Cyber-Senior program administered by the Baltimore County 4-H extension.
Sister Susan Louise, a ‘model educator’ as principal of IHM, dies at age 69 October 17, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Sister Susan Louise Eder, an Oblate Sister of St. Francis de Sales who died Oct. 13 after a long struggle with cancer, was described as an “enthusiastic, committed educator” and a model of devotion. She was 69.
Radio Interview: Inspiring Heroes of Mount St. Mary’s October 16, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview John Singleton shares stories of inspiring heroes from Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg who have shaped Catholicism and the United States. Stories include those who persevered through difficult times and world events, a missionary who was imprisoned for his faith in China, a missionary who was martyred in service to the poor in Guatemala and one whose love for the Blessed Mother continues to inspire many to make pilgrimages from near and far.
Pastor of St. Benedict removed from ministry October 15, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore has removed Benedictine Father Paschal Morlino as pastor of St. Benedict in Southwest Baltimore and has suspended his faculties to function as a priest following revelations that he entered into a financial settlement with a man who accused him of sexual assault.
In midst of Israel-Hamas war, prayers for peace go up in Archdiocese of Baltimore October 12, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, Local News, News Standing beside a white “peace pole” inscribed with “May peace prevail on earth” in multiple languages, the teaching assistant professor of economics was among more than 50 administrators, faculty members and students who prayed for peace four days after Hamas invaded Israel.
Bishops to elect conference secretary, chairmen for 6 committees at fall plenary in Baltimore October 12, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Local News, News When the U.S. bishops gather for their fall plenary assembly Nov. 13-16 in Baltimore, they will elect a new secretary and chairmen for six standing committees for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Archbishop Lori points to Pope Francis’ message, stresses importance of protecting environment October 11, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Environment, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori urged the faithful in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to follow Pope Francis’ recent plea to take care of the environment, noting steps the archdiocese has taken to reduce harmful impacts on the climate.
Why Catholic? Parents explain choice for Catholic education October 11, 2023By Emily Rosenthal Alster Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Catholic Review spoke with several parents about why they make sacrifices to keep their children in Catholic schools.
Oblate Sister of Providence Helene Therese Stanislaus dies at 75 October 10, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries An 11 a.m. funeral Mass for Oblate Sister of Providence Helene Therese Stanislaus will be offered Oct. 11 at the Oblate Sisters of Providence motherhouse in Arbutus. Sister Helene Therese died Sept. 30. She was 75.
Severna Park parishioner completes mission trip to Poland October 9, 2023By Jamie Hunt Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Catherine Freymann, a student at Mount de Sales Academy, visited Krakow with Clare Rowedder, a friend from Virginia. The two were the only Americans in their group of seven missionaries and two consecrated women who served as guardians for the monthlong trip.
