Special Olympian ‘a light that shines’ at Gambrills school January 29, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools Gogue is in her 15th year as a valued member of the Incarnation community, where she works in the after-school program and volunteers as a classroom helper.
$10 million to BOOST, more updates, as General Assembly begins January 24, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools Two weeks into the 2019 Maryland General Assembly, measures supported by the Maryland Catholic Conference are getting attention in Annapolis.
Archdiocese of Baltimore has enthusiastic presence at March for Life January 19, 2019By Katie Sukeena Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The Archdiocese of Baltimore added to the massive pro-life presence Jan. 18 at the 46th annual March for Life and the youth rally and Mass that preceded it at Capital Arena.
Ellicott City parishioner honored at ‘Life Is Beautiful’ Mass January 14, 2019By Rus VanWestervelt Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Kimberley Frazer was on hand to accept the Culture of Life Medal of Honor in recognition for her work with pregnant mothers throughout Baltimore.
‘Life is Beautiful’ Mass will kick off week of pro-life activity January 10, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate this year’s “Life is Beautiful” Mass Jan. 13 at 10:45 a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.
Science in spotlight at March for Life December 28, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The Archdiocese of Baltimore makes its presence known every year at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., and 2019 is shaping up to be no exception.
Say an Ave there for me November 25, 2018By John Garvey Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Intellect and Virtue, Respect Life What many Americans may still not realize is that Ireland is embracing the culture of death with a zeal and gusto that few other countries — even traditionally secularized ones — would be so foolish as to imitate.
New ministry aids families in healing after miscarriage November 1, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life “People want to have an opportunity to honor … and bury their child,” said Father Carrion, who added that the ministry helps to build community among those experiencing loss.
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.
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.
‘Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent’ is theme of Respect Life Month October 3, 2018By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life Each year the U.S. Catholic Church observes October as Respect Life Month, which calls Catholics “to cherish, defend and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between,” said the chairman of the bishops’ pro-life committee.
Baltimore City to pay a portion of pro-life pregnancy center’s legal fees September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life The City of Baltimore will pay $1.1 million to cover some of the legal fees incurred by the Center for Pregnancy Concerns after the center won a protracted legal battle over a city law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives.
