Frederick parish marks 260th anniversary with blessing of ‘new’ windows September 11, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate A capacity congregation filled St. John the Evangelist Church here Sept. 10 to mark not only the 260th anniversary of the oldest parish in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, but to celebrate the blessing of newly installed stained-glass windows depicting scenes from Scripture.
Dragon Races draw crowd, raise funds for those in need in Baltimore September 11, 2023By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Sports After being shut down because of the pandemic, the biennial Dragon Boat Race and Festival, sponsored and hosted by Catholic Charities of Baltimore, were back in business for the first time since 2018.
Radio Interview: Vocations to the priesthood on the upswing September 11, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations The archdiocese is seeing increasing numbers of men applying to become priests. Joining us to talk about vocations to the priesthood is Father Steven Roth, vocations director for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Howard County lawsuit focuses on exclusion of Catholic school students September 11, 2023By Emily Rosenthal Alster Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Religious Freedom, Schools A federal lawsuit that supporters say aims to bring justice to Catholic school students in Howard County is headed to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals this fall.
Legalized use of recreational marijuana raises serious concerns September 11, 2023By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News On July 1, Maryland became one of 23 states, along with the District of Columbia, to legalize recreational cannabis use. Adults can legally possess up to 1.5 ounces and cultivate up to two plants.
Archbishop Lori says Baltimore archdiocese will consider reorganization to address potential claims September 8, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori told Catholics that the Archdiocese of Baltimore is considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization as one option to deal with lawsuits expected to be filed when the Child Victims Act takes effect Oct. 1.
Mercy computer teacher wants to help students ‘change the world’ September 7, 2023By Sharon Crews Hare Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools MaryClare Cernik is teaching computer science to young women at Mercy High School in Baltimore, and she was recently named the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Independent Catholic High School Teacher of the Year.
Fishy business: Aquaponics lab yields big results at Bishop Walsh September 6, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate Now in its second year, the aquaponics lab at Bishop Walsh School helps students learn science in what school leaders said is a fun and dynamic way.
Filling the food gap: Cumberland food pantry steps up to meet need September 6, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate In June, St. Anthony Place served 331 people, a 40 percent increase from the same month a year earlier. In July, the pantry served 339 people, also a 40 percent increase from last year.
Radio Interview: AOB Schools superintendent shares highlights of new academic year September 5, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Schools Catholic Review Managing Editor George Matysek talks with Dr. Donna Hargens, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, about enrollment trends, affordability of Catholic schools, Catholic identity, special programs, a state-funded scholarship program for children from low-income families and much more.
First-grade teacher makes every student feel loved September 5, 2023By Sharon Crews Hare Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools As a teacher for 35 years, Julie Guenther has shared her life and her faith with more than 900 6-year-olds. For her, it is like having two families, one that lives in her home, and another that grows larger each time a new school year begins.
Descendants of people enslaved and sold by the Jesuits in 1838 reunite for family reunion in Southern Maryland September 5, 2023By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice The Reclamation Project’s Southern Maryland GU272 – Jesuit Enslaved Descendant Gathering over the Labor Day weekend drew hundreds of people who, in addition to touring the plantations and historic churches in that region, also gathered at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City for presentations from scholars and testimonies from fellow descendants.
