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Sister Lewandowski, who taught in Archdiocese of Baltimore for 43 years, dies at 84
A funeral Mass will be offered May 6 for Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia Mary Catherine Lewandowski. Formerly Sister Anne Christi, she died April 30 at age 84.
Archbishop Lori to ordain five transitional deacons May 3
Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain five men transitional deacons during a special 10 a.m. Mass May 3 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. The liturgy marks the final step before their anticipated ordination to the priesthood next year.
Archdiocese of Baltimore forming ‘lab’ for youth-led ministry
The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Family, Youth and Young Adults is establishing the Archdiocesan Youth Missionary Protagonism Lab (AYMP Lab) to reverse the disturbing trend of disaffiliation among young people.
Catholic college commencements feature gold medalist, healthcare executives as speakers
Maryland’s four Catholic universities will feature a gold medalist, two healthcare leaders and a noted biblical scholar as their 2025 commencement speakers.
Daughter of Charity Elizabeth Ann Lingg, a pharmacist and hospital administrator, dies at 93
A funeral Mass was offered April 16 for Daughter of Charity Sister Elizabeth Ann (Shirley Elizabeth) Lingg in the Villa Chapel in Emmitsburg. Sister Elizabeth Ann, a pharmacist and hospital administrator, died April 2 at Villa St. Michael. She was 93.
Christian Brother Kevin Stanton remembered for his repeated leadership at Calvert Hall
Alumni and others connected to Calvert Hall College High School in Towson and to the De La Salle Christian Brothers mourned the April 12 death in Philadelphia of Chistian Brother Kevin Stanton at the age of 86, just three days shy of his 87th birthday.
Bishop Adam Parker celebrates 25 years of priesthood
Here in Western Maryland near the Appalachian Mountains, Bishop Parker began his priesthood as an associate pastor at St. Peter 25 years ago. Bishop Parker returned to what he called “his number one assignment” to celebrate his silver jubilee with an April 27 Mass.
Mercy’s nurses, maternity program earn distinctions
Mercy Medical Center drew accolades both nationally and locally for its nursing workforce and its work as a birthing hospital.
Terry Brashears, longtime employee in Archdiocese of Baltimore advancement, dies in car accident
Teresa Ellen “Terry” Brashears, an Annapolis resident who found a second career in fundraising for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died April 19 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Frederick County.
Radio Interview: Death of Pope Francis and upcoming Conclave
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis April 21 at age 88, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with people who have experienced the pope personally.
