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Retired Father Bochenek still shares wit, bedside manner

October 30, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

The 72-year-old retired pastor of St. Brigid continues to share his gifts, which include bad puns, a self-deprecating wit and extremely sharp recall.

Sister Mary Elko dies at 92

October 27, 2017
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Urban Vicariate, Western Vicariate

Sister Mary Elko, who gave 49 of the 73 years she spent as a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul to missions in Bolivia and nine years to a hospital in Baltimore, died Sept. 22 at Villa St. Michael in Emmitsburg. She was 92.

Beloved youth minister remembered at O’Dwyer Retreat House

October 25, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry

As Beth Rausch joined other music ministers in singing “Welcome Home,” friends and family gathered Oct. 20 at the Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House in Sparks to honor Rausch’s father, Mark Pacione, in a special way.

New Mount president acknowledges its history, his own at West Point

October 24, 2017
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Trainor pledged a campus where everyone will be treated with dignity and respect and an environment free of sexual assault and harassment.

Baltimore Running Festival brings 15,000 by Basilica

October 19, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Local News, News

A change in the route of the marathon will allow the runners to take a glimpse of America’s first cathedral.

Products of Calvert Hall, Mount St. Joe help Bears down Ravens

October 18, 2017
By Jeff Seidel
Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News

Adrian Amos and Kyle Fuller combined their strength and intellect to hurt the Ravens. The Amos-Fuller connection is ironic in multiple ways.

Catholic wedding in Columbia unites 10 Hispanic couples

October 18, 2017
By Ian Round
Filed Under: Hispanic Ministry, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Worship & Sacraments

Half of the couples were from El Salvador, but Mexico and Colombia were also represented. The wedding was webcast for their families across Latin America.

Franciscan sister taught nine years at Immaculate Conception School

October 16, 2017
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

Sister Catherine Georgine Porter spent 81 years as a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia.

Pro-life community opens Howard County homes for unwed pregnant mothers

October 13, 2017
By John O'Donnell
Filed Under: Local News, Ministry, News, Respect Life

Archbishop William E. Lori blessed two upscale four-bedroom suburban houses in Howard County

Catholic women’s conference kindles ‘fire within’

October 13, 2017
By Alexandra Danter
Filed Under: Local News, News

Hundreds of women from Maryland (and beyond) spent three days of spiritual talks, fellowship and adoration at the 7th Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference.