New All Saints parishioner shares art of storytelling July 7, 2008By Catholic Review Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News The art of storytelling goes back to the beginning of human history. And though just about anyone can tell a story, few can bring them to life like Janice Curtis Greene.
Wedding gift etiquette has changed little over the years July 3, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Not much has changed over the years when it comes to wedding gift etiquette. Despite trends and some increased flexibility, the rules are still the rules.
Cultivating religious vocations among altar servers June 19, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized, Vocations, Western Vicariate Designed by Father Leo Patalinghug, a former associate pastor of St. John who now serves as director of pastoral field education at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, the MC program is meant to help boys grow in faith and leadership. It is geared in a special way to encourage religious vocations.
Kayaking helps keep priest afloat June 19, 2008By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Father Brian Rafferty has a motor that won’t stop and the arms to match.
Baltimore pastor, city, differ on homeless relocation June 11, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News It’s the Bible vs. the government for St. Vincent de Paul, Baltimore, pastor Father Richard T. Lawrence.
Father Brooksbank dies at 35 May 29, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Kevin W. Brooksbank, a 35-year-old associate pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died May 25 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson after battling a viral infection and kidney failure.
Vatican astronomer says if aliens exist, they may not need redemption May 22, 2008By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News If aliens exist, they may be a different life form that does not need Christ’s redemption, the Vatican’s chief astronomer said.
Baltimore’s new Catholic fire chief focuses on safety, increased diversity May 22, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News The future fire chief said he fell in love with the Catholic Church, attracted by the richness of the liturgy and the solid structure of the church. There was a sense of authenticity he longed for, he said.
Bishop Malooly confirms nine deaf teens May 22, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News Without uttering a word, nine teens from Central Maryland conveyed their love for their church using signs and gestures during a first-ever archdiocesan confirmation liturgy for the deaf community May 13.
Holy Communion offers spiritual strength to the sick May 15, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News “Holy Communion makes you feel better that you have received Jesus,” he explained. “I’m so glad I’m able to receive it. It gives me strength.”
Townhomes go up in blighted East Baltimore community May 15, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Urban Vicariate The new houses are part of a 122-home development resulting from a partnership between TRF Development Partners and Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development (BUILD). Seventy-five of the homes will be built from scratch, with the remaining 47 to be rehabbed.
Paul McMullen appointed managing editor of The Catholic Review May 15, 2008By Catholic Review Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Paul McMullen, a Baltimore native with four decades of experience in the newspaper business, has been appointed managing editor of The Catholic Review.