West Virginians meet their new bishop as humble, holy man August 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News People from around the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston already have a good feeling about their new shepherd, Bishop Mark E. Brennan, who was installed Aug. 22 as the ninth bishop of the diocese.
Installation for Bishop Brennan focuses on light and service August 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, World News Bishop Mark E. Brennan was welcomed Aug. 22 at St. Joseph Cathedral here as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which encompasses the state of West Virginia, in a ceremony filled with song and applause.
Bishop Brennan pledges to be ‘good shepherd’ for West Virginia August 22, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World News Noting that he is an “earthen vessel” who sometimes make mistakes, Bishop Mark E. Brennan said he wants to be a “good shepherd” for the people of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
New leaders to see Baltimore Archdiocese schools into 2020s August 21, 2019By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Nine Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have new principals for the 2019-20 school year. They include the first lay leaders of elementary schools in Frederick and Howard counties, and a new order of women religious providing direction at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Baynesville.
Basilica missionaries bringing Jesus to city streets August 20, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Colin Miller and Nathan Belk are spending their days walking through the streets of downtown Baltimore. They have a backpack in which they might carry some clean pairs of socks for a homeless person or a bottle of water. But they are also carrying with them the word of God and the presence of Christ.
Sister Mary Rita Nangle, nurse and patient advocate August 19, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Sisters of Bon Secours Chapel in Marriottsville for Bon Secours Sister Mary Rita Nangle.
Names & Numbers: Summer milestones August 19, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News Included in this month’s Names and Numbers are some major milestones and anniversaries.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is holy day of obligation August 14, 2019By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Local News, News Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will offer special Masses for the Aug. 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation.
Another round with the Woodstock Nun August 14, 2019By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Our Back Pages The fleeting image of the demure and habited nun furtively flashing the two-finger peace sign in the 1970 documentary “Woodstock” has floated softly through five decades now, a lasting if elusory symbol that touches on the historic music festival but ultimately alights someplace else.
Sulpician Father Edward J. Frazer dies at 84 August 13, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sulpician Father Edward J. Frazer will be offered Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Catonsville.
Baltimore bids farewell to Bishop Brennan August 12, 2019By Norma Montenegro Flynn Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News Approximately 300 people, mostly Hispanic immigrants, expressed their love and gratitude for the ministry of Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Mark E. Brennan during an Aug. 11 farewell Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown.
Archbishop Lori promotes civility in political, church discourse August 11, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, World News In a divided country where discussions of politics and religion seem to grow more coarse and discordant by the day, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori challenged his fellow members of the Knights of Columbus to model civility.
