local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Sister Frances Schiminsky, O.S.F., dies at 95 Catholic Review StaffOctober 22, 20242 min read A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister Frances Schiminsky (formerly Sister Ann Philip), will be offered Oct. 25 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Frances died Oct. 21. She was 95 and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 76 years. FeatureLocal NewsNewsYoung Adult Ministry Young Catholic Professionals Baltimore will host first event Katie V. JonesOctober 22, 20243 min read After 18 months of planning, the official launch of the Baltimore chapter of Young Catholic Professionals is ready to go with a party at the Baltimore Museum of Industry Oct. 24. FeatureLocal NewsNews Catonsville garden dedicated to those persecuted for faith and the armed forces Katie V. JonesOctober 22, 20243 min read The garden is the first in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be dedicated to persecuted Christians and to those who served in the Armed forces past and present, according to Father George, who blessed it Sept. 28. FeatureHealth CareLocal NewsNews ‘White Mass’ recognizes healthcare workers Katie V. JonesOctober 22, 20244 min read Approximately 200 doctors, nurses, medical professionals and others gathered for the annual White Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore. The event attracted those currently engaged in the health profession, as well as students, retired doctors, surgeons, nurses and pharmacists. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewSynodality Radio Interview: The World Synod of Bishops Catholic Review StaffOctober 21, 20241 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Archbishop William E. Lori while he was in Rome. The archbishop explains how the synod process works and how the delegates – which include priests, religious and lay people as voting members in addition to bishops for the first time – will vote on proposals to pass along to Pope Francis. FeatureKnights of ColumbusLocal NewsNewsWar in Ukraine Archbishop Lori visits Ukraine, praises resiliency of people in war-torn nation Catholic Review StaffOctober 20, 20244 min read Archbishop William E. Lori concelebrated Mass Oct. 19 at the Cathedral of St. Alexander of Kyiv. BishopsFeatureLocal NewsNews U.S. bishops’ upcoming assembly in Baltimore expected to look at lay ministries, hold key committee elections OSV NewsOctober 18, 20243 min read The U.S. bishops will gather in Baltimore Nov. 11-14 for their 2024 fall plenary assembly, which takes place just weeks after the conclusion of the second session of the Catholic Church’s synod on synodality in Rome. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Some Seek the City parishes in Baltimore celebrating Masses of thanksgiving and remembrance Catholic Review StaffOctober 18, 202437 min read The Catholic Review provides capsule profiles of some the affected parishes, along with a look at the schedule of thanksgiving Masses for those parishes that have announced plans for Masses. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Nancy Grasmick to lead search committee for new superintendent Catholic Review StaffOctober 17, 20242 min read Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, former superintendent of Maryland Public Schools for 20 years, will serve as the chairwoman of a search committee that will select a new superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools IND alumnae association continues to give back to community Catholic Review StaffOctober 17, 20243 min read The Institute of Notre Dame Alumnae Association announced that it has donated $45,000 this fiscal year to five all-girls schools in the Baltimore area, keeping alive the impact of the revered East Baltimore Catholic School that closed in 2020 after 173 years. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 347 Next