local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: The state of the nation Catholic Review StaffJuly 4, 20221 min read Is the United States of America in a healthy place politically and socially as we approach Independence Day 2022? Political scientist Michael Towle, a professor at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg doesn’t think so. Catholic Review editor Christopher Gunty talks with Dr. Towle about where we went wrong and whether we can heal as a nation. AppointmentsFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments, including two new pastors Archdiocese of BaltimoreJune 30, 20222 min read Archbishop William E. Lori announced clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Father Roach, noted church historian and longtime pastor, will stay active in retirement Mary K. TilghmanJune 30, 20226 min read Father Michael Roach’s life could best be summed up by one of his favorite quotations, by St. Clement of Alexandria: “All life is a holy festival.” FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Father Simmons retiring as the oldest active priest in the archdiocese Gerry JacksonJune 30, 20226 min read During his time at Holy Spirit, Father Joseph Simmons oversaw the building of a new church (dedicated in 1988) and the construction of a $1.9 million parish center after a fire destroyed the original one Dec. 16, 2009. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Father Ruane, known for empowering laity, retiring as pastor of Howard County parish George P. Matysek Jr.June 30, 20226 min read “I’ve never wanted to be anything else but a parish priest,” said Father Ruane, 78. “I’ve enjoyed being with people during significant transitions in their lives – mostly through administering the sacraments, visiting the sick, preaching and teaching.” FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Monsignor Cummings, former Navy chaplain and longtime pastor, ready for retirement Mary K. TilghmanJune 30, 20225 min read As he prepares for retirement, Monsignor Carl Cummings said he has been gratified to help people join the Catholic faith – or return to it in the sacrament of penance. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Spotlighting four Archdiocese of Baltimore Distinctive Scholars George P. Matysek Jr.June 30, 20227 min read The Catholic Review spotlights four of Archdiocese of Baltimore’s distinctive scholars from the region’s 18 Catholic high schools. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Monsignor Farmer will remain active in pro-life movement after retirement Matthew LiptakJune 30, 20226 min read Monsignor James P. Farmer, who has served as pastor of several parishes and who has been a tireless advocate for the rights of the unborn throughout his priesthood, will retire soon, but doesn’t plan to slow down too much. Local NewsNews Enewsletter adapts summer schedule in July and August Catholic Review StaffJune 29, 20221 min read During July and August, the Catholic Review’s award-winning enewsletter will be published once a week. We will return to our twice-weekly schedule in September. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Catholic high school graduation numbers, valedictorians and salutatorians at a glance Catholic Review StaffJune 28, 20222 min read Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic high school graduation by the numbers. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 243 Next