One day after Loyola University Maryland announced that its undergraduate classes and most graduate classes would be online-only in the fall, neighboring Notre Dame of Maryland University is also transitioning to almost exclusive remote learning for the coming semester.
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Kady will be ordained to transitional diaconate Aug. 8
Kady, a native of Piedmont, W.Va., will be ordained to the transitional diaconate by Archbishop William E. Lori Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Ignatius, Hickory, in Forest Hill. It is the penultimate step on his journey to becoming a priest. A livestream of the ordination will be shared on the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Facebook page.
Montgomery County official says in new decree schools cannot open before Oct. 1
Citing regulations to circumvent Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s related Aug. 3 emergency order, Montgomery County’s health officer issued a new directive Aug. 5 again stating that due to increasing rates in the spread of COVID-19, nonpublic schools there cannot reopen for in-person instruction until at least Oct. 1.
Loyola University Maryland to hold fall classes online
Citing growing threats from the coronavirus pandemic, Loyola University Maryland announced Aug. 6 that instruction for undergraduate students will be offered only online for the fall semester. Graduate programs will also be offered mostly online.
Knights of Columbus called to redouble efforts to fight racism, violence
Every day Knights of Columbus live out the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, and through this daily witness in society, they must redouble their efforts to combat racism, violence and hatred, the top Knight told his confreres.
Baltimore City relaxes limit on church attendance
Catholic parishes in Baltimore City expressed concern about the executive order Aug. 6 by Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young that tightened restrictions for indoor venues, including religious services.
Pope names six women to previously all-male Council for Economy
Renewing the membership of the Vatican Council for the Economy, Pope Francis named six women to the previously all-male board that oversees the financial operations of all Vatican offices and entities.
Pandemic turns REAL for Libertytown youth volunteers
During the week-long outreach, 33 volunteers worked at five job sites including a home in New Windsor.
Vatican says baptisms that used a modified formula are not valid
Changing the words of the formula for baptism render the sacrament invalid, said the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Knights pilgrimage center will focus on founder’s spirituality, charity
A new Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center planned by the Knights of Columbus will focus on “the spirituality and charitable vision of our founder and his legacy,” said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson in announcing the new center Aug. 4.
Catholic leaders call for prayers, help after massive Beirut blasts
Lebanese were reeling after a massive explosion at Beirut’s port destroyed homes, businesses and livelihoods across the capital, and Catholic leaders immediately took action and called for international support.
GIVEN, Baltimore Archdiocese host prescreening of ‘Fatima’ despite incoming storm
The event, coordinated by Rachel Harkins Ullmann, GIVEN’s executive director, sold out in 48 hours to local parishioners and families from as far as Washington, D.C.