local news FeatureLocal NewsMaryland Catholic ConferenceNewsRespect Life Maryland bishops oppose upcoming constitutional amendment on abortion Christopher GuntyMay 8, 20244 min read The bishops of Maryland issued a statement May 8 objecting to a November 2024 ballot measure in which Marylanders will be asked to enshrine abortion into the state Constitution. Consecrated LifeFeatureJournalismLocal NewsNews Little Sisters of the Poor honored with “Fishers of Men” award George P. Matysek Jr.May 7, 20244 min read “They revere the sacredness of human life,” Archbishop Lori told more than 200 people who gathered April 27 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., for Guadalupe Radio Network’s benefit dinner that honored the Little Sisters of the Poor with its “Fishers of Men” award. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Innovative group of speakers highlights Catholic university commencement ceremonies in Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review StaffMay 7, 20249 min read A nationally renowned librarian, a beloved retiring university president, a dedicated academic and Maryland’s first secretary of service and innovation are the featured commencement speakers at Maryland’s four Catholic universities this May. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSports Archdiocese of Baltimore Youth Bowl competitors run with bright spirit despite damp conditions Kevin J. ParksMay 6, 20247 min read Dozens of student athletes from area Catholic and independent elementary and middle schools participated in the 31st Youth Bowl May 4 at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore. BooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Books and Authors: ‘My Life with the Jedi’ and ‘The Coin Flip’ Catholic Review StaffMay 6, 20241 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Eric Clayton about his book, “My Life with the Jedi… The Spirituality of Star Wars,” and discusses how the religious elements of good, evil and redemption play into the epic saga. Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. chats with Elizabeth “Libby” Smith about her book, “The Coin Flip,” a historical novel based on a real-life event. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Josephite Father Richard Wagner dies at 91 Catholic Review StaffMay 2, 20241 min read An 11 a.m. funeral Mass for Josephite Father Richard F. Wagner will be offered May 3 at Church of the Incarnation in Washington, D.C. Father Wagner died April 26. He was 91. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Nearly 1,000 parishioners weigh in on Baltimore parish reconfiguration proposal at final listening session George P. Matysek Jr.May 1, 20248 min read “This is difficult,” the bishop said. “It’s heart-wrenching. But we’re at a pivotal moment in the city church. We need to do this. We need to do this because our church membership is getting older and we’re not replacing ourselves.” CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Loyola University Maryland awards $25,000 to four ventures Catholic Review StaffMay 1, 20242 min read Loyola University Maryland’s Simon Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship awarded a total of $25,000 to four ventures that participated in the center’s Baltipreneurs Accelerator, a four-month part-time program supporting startup businesses and social ventures with training, technical assistance, mentorship, networking and access to capital. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Archdiocese of Baltimore presents Seek the City to Come proposal to the Hispanic community Marietha Góngora V.May 1, 20246 min read About 250 parishioners from 11 parishes gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Bayview for a Spanish-language presentation of the parish reconfiguration proposal as part of the Seek the City to Come initiative. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Youth Bowl gets Catholic school students running and jumping Todd KarpovichApril 30, 20243 min read The 31st Youth Bowl provides elementary schools an opportunity to compete in track and field events with a chance to win medals and awards. Previous 1 … 110 111 112 … 435 Next
