local news BooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewSaints Radio Interview: ‘Rebuilt Faith’ Catholic Review StaffDecember 11, 20231 min read Rebuilt Parish has expanded to workbooks, podcasts and more, engaging with hundreds of parishes across the nation. Now, the pair has published a new book directed at the faithful, “Rebuilt Faith: A Handbook for Skeptical Catholics,” which outlines a 40-day plan to help Catholics reconnect to what matters. FeatureLocal NewsNewsOur Faith in ActionSocial Justice Baltimore City’s inclusive housing a triumph for Catholic activism Kurt JensenDecember 8, 20235 min read Given the meandering pace at which building plans make their way through Baltimore city offices to final approval before construction begins, it should take at least two years before the new inclusionary – meaning, affordable – housing law, which finally passed in full on Dec. 7, will show an impact. FeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNews Choosing your gaze: Hispanic Youth Ministry Retreat provides a weekend of spiritual growth, unity Adriana MontesDecember 7, 20234 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Hispanic Ministry welcomed participants to a weekend dedicated to reflection and cultivating leadership at its Hispanic Youth Ministry Retreat Nov. 17. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Catholic High crowned again as Baltimore’s best girls private school by magazine Adriana MontesDecember 6, 20232 min read The Catholic High School of Baltimore has been crowned the best private high school for girls in Baltimore by Baltimore Style magazine for the second time, marking a significant milestone in the school’s 85-year history. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSocial Justice Baltimore City approves inclusive housing bill Kurt JensenDecember 5, 20234 min read Baltimore City Council chambers rocked with applause and cheers Dec. 4 as a strong new law requiring inclusionary – meaning, affordable – housing for low-income residents in new developments was adopted on its third reading. ChristmasLocal NewsNewsWorship & Sacraments Quirk of calendar requires two obligations for Masses at Christmas time Catholic Review StaffDecember 4, 20232 min read The Catholic faithful have an obligation to attend Mass twice between the afternoon of Dec. 23 and Dec. 25, to participate in Masses for the fourth Sunday of Advent, and for Christmas. AdventBooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewSaints Radio Interview: Hound of the Lord Catholic Review StaffDecember 4, 20231 min read Eleanor Bourg Nicholson’s new children’s book, “The Hound of the Lord,” creatively retells the inspiring story of St. Dominic from the perspective of the saint’s ever-watchful canine companion, “Torch.” Arts & CultureBaltimore BasilicaChristmasFeatureLocal NewsNews Powerful masterpiece: Beloved rendition of Handel’s Messiah coming to Baltimore Basilica George P. Matysek Jr.December 1, 20235 min read “My approach is one of electric white heat that can be so dramatic and inspirational,” said Polochick, a former longtime music professor at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore who has led the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra in Nebraska since 1998. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Gregory Farno appointed new archdiocesan schools chancellor Christopher GuntyNovember 30, 20236 min read Archbishop William E. Lori announced Nov. 30 that Gregory A. Farno will join the Archdiocese of Baltimore as chancellor of education, effective Jan. 17, 2024. Farno retired in October as regional president for the Maryland Region of Truist Financial Corporation. Prior to his tenure at Truist, he held various positions at SunTrust Bank, including president, […] FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools St. Maria Goretti Regional Catholic High School confirms closure George P. Matysek Jr.November 29, 20234 min read Determining that it is not feasible to keep St. Maria Goretti Regional Catholic High School open as an independent Catholic school, leaders of the Hagerstown school announced Nov. 28 that the coeducational institution will close at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Previous 1 … 102 103 104 … 408 Next