Baltimore’s religious and civic leaders mourn 11 slain in Pittsburgh November 2, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Religious Freedom On All Souls Day, a day when Catholics and those of other Christian denominations pray for the dead, religious and civic leaders from around Baltimore gathered at the Weinberg Park Heights Jewish Community Center in Baltimore Nov. 2 to remember the 11 people slain at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh nearly one week earlier.
New ministry aids families in healing after miscarriage November 1, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life “People want to have an opportunity to honor … and bury their child,” said Father Carrion, who added that the ministry helps to build community among those experiencing loss.
Faith and food mix at Baltimore’s first Olive Mass October 31, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The first Olive Mass held in Baltimore drew those who serve in the food industry Oct. 29 for a liturgy, panel discussion, networking and – of course – food.
Mount de Sales goes the distance to historic IAAM cross country title October 31, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Mount de Sales Academy celebrates its 2018 IAAM A Conference cross country championship Oct. 30 at McDaniel College in Westminster.
Archbishop Lori: During Baltimore meeting, U.S. bishops will work to restore trust October 30, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said he expects the U.S. bishops to set aside most of their regular agenda for the annual fall meeting here Nov. 12-14. Instead, he thinks the bishops will open their meeting with extended prayer. “I think it’s the most foundational step. We have to take a day of reparation […]
Baltimore Archdiocese priests to participate in 50-mile penitential pilgrimage October 30, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Father John “Jack” Lombardi has led dozens of lengthy walking pilgrimages in Maryland and abroad, most promoting religious liberty. In response to the clergy abuse crisis, the Hancock-based pastor will lead a 50-mile “Pilgrimage for the Priesthood, in Penance and Prayer,” originating in Emmitsburg Nov. 9 and concluding in Baltimore Nov. 11.
Elkridge church welcomes ‘trunk-or-treaters’ October 29, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News “Our goal is to get younger families involved in the church,” said Laurie Kaplan, one of the family ministry coordinators. “There’s just so many families with young kids – it’s just nice to bring them into the faith.”
Archdiocese tightens screening requirements to enhance child protection October 29, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore is enhancing its requirements for training and background checks for employees, clergy and most volunteers to continue to ensure safe environments for children.
Archbishop Lori says his heart ‘broken’ by tragedy of synagogue shooting October 28, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News My heart is broken by news of the terrible attack on the synagogue in Pittsburgh. My prayers are with the families of all those who have lost loved ones and with the Jewish people who have suffered such an unspeakable violation of one of their houses of worship.
Former U.S. ambassador to Holy See addresses locals at Red Mass October 26, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News For Mary Ann Glendon, the Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard University and former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, receiving an award named for St. Thomas More was more than solely an honor.
Mission Helper remembered fondly in Middletown October 25, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister Rita Tschudi, a member of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart for 63 years who served for 14 years in a Frederick County parish, was offered at Stella Maris Chapel in Timonium Oct. 24.
Catholic group says neutral stand on assisted suicide ‘startling’ October 24, 2018By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life, World News The president of the Catholic Medical Association said Oct. 18 that the American Academy of Family Physicians’ new “engaged neutrality” position on physician-assisted suicide is “diametrically opposed” to the medical community’s long-standing opposition to it.
