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.
Loyola Blakefield in position for cross country, soccer titles October 24, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Loyola Blakefield is poised to win MIAA A Conference titles in both cross country and soccer.
Love and loss: Baltimore violence leaves families leaning on faith October 23, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Urban Vicariate Last year was the deadliest per capita in the history of Baltimore City, and 2018 is proving just as tragic. Families left behind work to ensure that they themselves do not become spiritual casualties.
Chaplain at Frederick County Catholic High School Accused of Committing Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Virginia in the 1970s Removed from Ministry October 23, 2018By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Local News, News, Press Release The Archdiocese of Baltimore has removed the priestly faculties of a part-time chaplain at St. John’s Catholic Prep, an independent Catholic high school in Frederick County, after learning the priest has recently been accused of committing child sexual abuse in Manassas, Virginia, in the 1970s.
Thurmont parishioners provide ‘joyful witness’ at Colorfest October 19, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Missionary Disciples, News On the second full weekend in October, the town of Thurmont transforms to welcome autumn visitors. The 55th annual Catoctin Colorfest, one of the largest outdoor craft shows in the East, drew an estimated 100,000 Oct. 13-14.
Back On My Feet helps Catholic Charities client make marathon debut in Baltimore Running Festival October 18, 2018By Elizabeth Lowe Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Michael Martin’s attitude towards running mirrors his attitude towards overcoming his addiction. The 45-year-old recovering heroin addict is among the thousands of runners who will don athletic attire, lace up their sneakers and pound the pavement Oct. 20 for the 18th annual Baltimore Running Festival.
Archbishop Lori: Catholics living out their God-given vocations will help church heal October 15, 2018By Colleen Rowan Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News Healing of the church can be brought about by all faithfully living their God-given vocations, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore told Catholics in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston during a visit to the statewide diocese in early October.
