Sister Paula Marie Phelan, a pioneer in pathology, dies at 105 September 18, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Mercy Sister Paula Marie Phelan, a pioneer in pathology who devoted nearly half a century to ministry at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, died Sept. 12. She was 105.
New pastoral council advising Archbishop Lori meets for the first time September 16, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News A newly established Archdiocesan Pastoral Council met for the first time Sept. 14 for a formation retreat and orientation about the work of the archdiocese.
St. Pius X in final stages of becoming ‘fully-integrated’ Montessori school September 14, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The only Catholic Montessori school in the state, St. Pius X in 2011 began transitioning to the individualized program, which is designed to allow students to learn at their own pace.
In Baltimore kickoff to speaking tour, Irish abuse survivor says she is disappointed with global reforms September 13, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News Clergy sexual abuse survivor Marie Collins kicked off a five-city U.S. speaking tour on “The Catholic Tipping Point” in Baltimore Sept. 10, noting that she is disappointed with the results of the Vatican summit on child protection and efforts toward accountability and transparency.
Third Rosary Congress set for Oct. 5-11 September 13, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore is presenting its third-annual Rosary Congress Oct. 5-11 as a way of encouraging people to pray for peace, grow in faith and develop a deeper relationship with Christ.
Road from Damascus: From Syria to Baltimore, physicians find, share compassion September 12, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic What do School Sisters of Notre Dame, a poverty-stricken West Baltimorean and a Towson resident with heart disease have in common?
Madonnari Arts Festival revives chalk work with Renaissance roots September 9, 2019By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News With subjects as varied as saints and Madonnas, Martin Luther King Jr. and Harry Potter, madonnari came from Italy and Belgium, Germany and Mexico, along with about 10 local artists and local students.
Outreach honors Josephite’s commitment to Sandtown-Winchester September 9, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate On the second Saturday of the month, the people of St. Peter Claver Parish, under the direction of Greer Dorsey, provide a meal and fellowship for between 150 and 200 people in need, under the banner of Harper’s Helpers.
Sister Dolores Zack, OSF, served in Baltimore Archdiocese September 9, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister of St. Francis of Assisi Dolores Zack was offered Sept. 4 at St. Francis Convent in St. Francis, Wis. Sister Dolores died Aug. 25., at age 87.
Mercy High opens $4.3 million artificial turf athletic complex September 7, 2019By Todd Karpovich Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports “This opens up new opportunities and new beginnings for faculty and student-athletes,” Burnett said.
St. Philip Neri parishioners continue to support outreach begun in their basement September 4, 2019By Karen Sampson Hoffman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Video Under the guidance of Leo Zerhusen, HOPE (He Opens Paths to Everyone) For All has turned empty houses into furnished homes and outfitted children for school.
St. Maria Goretti dedicates new, higher and drier academic campus September 3, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate The dedication of a new academic campus for St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School Sept. 3 included a stroll down memory lane, albeit a sometimes soggy one.
