Archbishop Lori with West Virginia’s faithful on ‘journey of healing, reconciliation and a hopeful future’ September 17, 2018By Colleen Rowan Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The goal of this investigation is to arrive at the truth and justice for the good of individuals involved and for the common good of the church we love,” Archbishop Lori said.
Esperanza Center temporarily closed due to neighboring fire September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Local News, News Esperanza Center, a Catholic Charities outreach located on South Broadway in Fells Point, is temporarily closed due to a four-alarm fire Sept. 7 in the neighboring Budeke’s Paints building. It will remain closed until repairs are made and the building is safe.
Sister Joanne Frey, M.H.S.H., dies at almost 100 September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Mission Helper of the Sacred Heart Sister Joanne Frey – whose ministries took her from Texas, where she was a catechist to the children of migrant workers, to Washington, D.C., where she taught religious education to Caroline Kennedy – died Aug. 27.
Baltimore City to pay a portion of pro-life pregnancy center’s legal fees September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life The City of Baltimore will pay $1.1 million to cover some of the legal fees incurred by the Center for Pregnancy Concerns after the center won a protracted legal battle over a city law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives.
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Lori as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston September 13, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Following his acceptance of the letter of resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop William E. Lori apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference is Sept. 14-15 September 12, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference is focused on helping people experience spiritual freedom.
Dragon Boat races ‘brings out the best’ for Catholic Charities of Baltimore September 10, 2018By Lisa Harlow Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News A little rain – at some moments, actually, a lot of rain – didn’t keep paddlers or spectators away from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Sept. 8, for Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s’ 11th Biennial Dragon Boat Races.
New leaders take up service at eight Catholic schools September 10, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools Eight schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are under new leadership this year.
Parishes, parishioners across Baltimore Archdiocese join day of prayer and fasting for reparation in abuse crisis September 8, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News At least 33 parishes responded to Archbishop William E. Lori’s call to prayer and repentance for the healing of victims of sexual abuse and the healing of the church. The archbishop called for Masses and fasting Sept. 7 as a day of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Forming leaders: New program at Maryvale Prep offers experience beyond classroom September 8, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools As director of Maryvale Preparatory School’s Leadership Institute, Mary Ellen Fise is dedicated to developing innovative methods that will form the lions of society.
Archdiocese adds names of 10 priests in Pennsylvania report to local list of accused priests September 7, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News As part of its ongoing commitment to accountability, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has added the names of 10 priests who were listed in the Pennsylvania grand jury report to its list of priests and religious credibly accused of child sexual abuse.
Mount St. Mary’s product: PIE scholarship ‘changed my life’ September 7, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Alexis Watson is employed by the Mount as a program coordinator in alumni engagement, and already knows her way around development and marketing, having served as the face of its “Live Significantly” campaign during the previous school year, which put her on radio, TV and billboards. None of that would have happened, according to Watson, without the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Partners in Excellence (PIE) scholarship program.
