local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Archbishop prays for unity as Seek the City reaches final decision-making phase Gerry JacksonFebruary 9, 20247 min read The archdiocese celebrated a Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feb. 8 as a citywide call to prayer for its move to the initiative’s “discernment phase.” In his homily, Archbishop William E. Lori noted that tough decisions lie ahead for parish and archdiocesan leaders during the next four months. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeniors St. Martin’s resident celebrates 109th birthday Lisa HarlowFebruary 8, 20243 min read Jennie Libertini, the oldest resident of St. Martin’s Home for the Aged in Catonsville and one of the oldest people in the country, celebrated her 109th birthday Feb. 5, complete with cake, a performance by a choral group from The Catholic High School of Baltimore, a television crew and, of course, bingo. Catholic CharitiesLocal NewsNews Catholic Charities adds new board members Catholic Review StaffFebruary 8, 20243 min read Catholic Charities of Baltimore, which has more than 80 programs providing services at 200 sites throughout Maryland, named five new members to its board of trustees Feb. 5. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSports Archdiocese kicks around idea of adult soccer tournament Gerry JacksonFebruary 7, 20242 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s coordinator of youth sports and ministry partnerships has been gauging interest in the idea for a soccer tournament that pits parish against parish on the pitch. CollegesFeatureHealth CareLocal NewsNews NDMU, Maryland University of Integrative Health move closer to merger Catholic Review StaffFebruary 6, 20243 min read Notre Dame of Maryland University moved a step closer to bolstering its health sciences curriculum, announcing Feb. 6 the completion of a change-in-ownership step with Maryland University of Integrative Health. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Sister Charles Legg, D.C., dies at 82 Catholic Review StaffFebruary 6, 20241 min read A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Charles (Margaret Mary) Legg was offered Jan. 26 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Charles died Jan. 21. She was 82. Born in Baltimore, Sister Charles was raised as a parishioner of Ss. Philip and James in Homewood. […] FeatureJournalismLocal NewsNewsSports Getting off the sidelines: Sportscaster Mark Viviano eager to share his Catholic faith Gerry JacksonFebruary 5, 20244 min read Mark Viviano has been reporting about Baltimore sports for more than 30 years, but now he says it is time to get in the game of sharing his faith more fully. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Catholic high schools in Baltimore area remain more affordable private school option George P. Matysek Jr.February 1, 20242 min read Continuing a trend of the last several years, Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore continue to be significantly more affordable than their non-Catholic private school counterparts, according to an annual tuition survey conducted by the Catholic Review. CollegesFeatureHealth CareLocal NewsNews Mount St. Mary’s awarded state grant for School of Health professions Catholic Review StaffJanuary 31, 20243 min read A $1 million state Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund grant will support Mount St. Mary’s University and the Daughters of Charity in turning an underutilized wing of the Daughters’ St. Joseph House in Emmitsburg into the university’s new School of Health Professions, according to a news release from the university. AppealFeatureLocal NewsNews Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries hopes to raise $8 million Adriana MontesJanuary 31, 20245 min read The 2024 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries by the Archdiocese of Baltimore is underway, serving as a critical funding source for 100-plus ministries across the region. The aim for the current appeal is $8 million. Previous 1 … 99 100 101 … 411 Next
