local news CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsUrban Vicariate Baltimore City limits church attendance Christopher GuntyAugust 6, 20205 min read Catholic parishes in Baltimore City expressed concern about the executive order Aug. 6 by Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young that tightened restrictions for indoor venues, including religious services. CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsUncategorizedWestern VicariateYouth Ministry Pandemic turns REAL for Libertytown youth volunteers Kevin J. ParksAugust 6, 20205 min read During the week-long outreach, 33 volunteers worked at five job sites including a home in New Windsor. #IamCatholicArts & CultureCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews GIVEN, Baltimore Archdiocese host prescreening of ‘Fatima’ despite incoming storm Rus VanWesterveltAugust 5, 20206 min read The event, coordinated by Rachel Harkins Ullmann, GIVEN’s executive director, sold out in 48 hours to local parishioners and families from as far as Washington, D.C. CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Maryland governor overturns directive delaying school opening Richard SzczepanowskiAugust 5, 20206 min read The Archdiocese of Washington and its Catholic Schools Office hailed the Aug. 3 emergency order by Maryland’s governor to override a Montgomery County Health Department blanket directive that would have kept nonpublic schools from reopening for in-person instruction through at least Oct. 1. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Mount St. Joseph alum killed in crash remembered as a ‘pure soul’ George P. Matysek Jr.August 4, 20207 min read “I grieve when I think of the lost potential for Isaac’s earthly life, in his desire to pursue art, philosophy and theology, but above all in his potential to serve others,” Father Scharbach said, adding that Isaac also had a “seemingly irreplaceable role in our family, where he served as the primary balm who could soften, inspire and encourage each of us.” FeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Deacon Ponton’s love story with the church ranges from France to Hawaii Paul McMullenAugust 3, 20205 min read While Deacon Ponton said that he “lived life, got kicked around a little,” the pastor who gave him his first holy Communion said that it is that background which will make him a “great” priest when he is ordained for the Archdiocese of Baltimore Aug. 22 CoronavirusDisabilities MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNews Camp GLOW remains an anchor, even online Mary K. TilghmanJuly 31, 20207 min read COVID-19 made in-person camp for adults with physical or developmental disabilities, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, too risky, according to Deacon Bill Fleming, its director. An alternative, an online camp, has received an enthusiastic response. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister M. Isabel Schratwieser, IHM, dies at 97 Catholic Review StaffJuly 31, 20201 min read Sister M. Isabel Schratwieser, 97, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died July 16 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton. CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools New archdiocesan online learning program helps stave off ‘summer slide’ Karen Sampson HoffmanJuly 30, 20205 min read A new summer learning program in the Archdiocese of Baltimore aims to prevent the educational slide that normally comes during summer vacation, and has been compounded by the coronavirus pandemic. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon Stine dies at 85; he and wife were part of fabric of Harford County parish Paul McMullenJuly 29, 20203 min read “He was a very gentle gentleman,” said Father Charles M. Wible. “He had a wonderful approach to people, and a great sense of humor.” Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 150 Next
