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Western Vicariate

‘Saintly man’ of Cumberland dies after life of service

January 5, 2018
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate

“He had a very deep faith, but it wasn’t a showy kind of faith,” said Capuchin Franciscan Father Gregory Chervenak, pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains. “He was very unassuming and never, ever drew attention to himself.

Archbishop Lori presides at archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 11, 2017
By Rico De Silva
Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate

Close to 500 people weathered a steady snowfall the evening of Dec. 9 to participate in the archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. John Church.

Beloved former Cumberland and Ellicott City pastor dies at 78

December 11, 2017
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate

“He was so well-loved in all the parishes he served,” said Father Michael Roach, longtime friend of Monsignor James McGovern. “I’ve never known his equal.”

Choir from St. John in Westminster heads to Carnegie Hall

November 21, 2017
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate

“We’re a little parish choir in Westminster, invited to perform at Carnegie Hall,” said Regina McCurdy, director of liturgical music for the largest parish in Carroll County. “This is a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity.”

Mount St. Mary’s students participate in Hunger Dinner

November 15, 2017
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Students at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg learned first-hand about hunger and social justice.

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.

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.

Rosary Congress opens with Mass at Baltimore Basilica

October 9, 2017
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Western Vicariate

The Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Congress, a week-long devotion of prayer with the rosary, concludes Oct. 13. Seven parishes participate.

Two honored for support of Catholic schools in Frederick County

October 5, 2017
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate

Al Edwards and Pam Zusi, longtime supporters of Catholic education, were honored with the 2017 John McElroy Award Oct. 3 by the Friends of Catholic Education.
According to its mission statement, FOCE is “dedicated to providing a Catholic school education in Frederick County for all who seek it.” Since its founding in 1989, it has provided more than $5 million in financial assistance to Catholic schools and students in the county.
Edwards and Zusi have been a big part of that effort.

Classroom passion runs deep in Westminster

September 21, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Video, Western Vicariate

A combined 65 years in the classroom. An endless supply of esteem for, and expertise in, Catholic schools. That’s what Antoinette “Toni” LaFlame and Barbara Ott bring to the 255 students at St. John School in Westminster.

National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes to dedicate Shrine of St. Sharbel

September 15, 2017
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Local News, News, Western Vicariate

The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg will host a day of celebration in honor of the dedication of the Shrine of St. Sharbel.

Presence: Pastors embrace active role at K-8 schools

September 14, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate

The Catholic Review visited with three priests who consider it a privilege to minister to a parish school.

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