local news Local NewsNewsObituaries Brother Gallagher, who taught at St. Frances Academy, dies at 93 Catholic Review StaffDecember 22, 20231 min read De La Salle Christian Brother Edward Gallagher, who taught at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore from 1987-1992 and 1999-2008, died Dec. 17. He was 93. Arts & CultureBlack Catholic MinistryFeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsOur Faith in Action Baltimore’s Black and Hispanic Catholic choirs inspire unity and joy Adriana MontesDecember 21, 20235 min read The archdiocese introduced two distinctive ensembles, each representing significant communities and emphasizing unity among Catholics while celebrating the church’s rich diversity – the Black Catholic Mass Choir and the Hispanic/Latino Archdiocesan Choir. FeatureLocal NewsNews Small fire at St. Mary in Annapolis won’t affect Christmas services Gerry JacksonDecember 20, 20233 min read All is well at St. Mary Church in Annapolis after a small fire in the late morning of Dec. 20 caused minor damage to the second floor of the parish’s three-story rectory. Bridge CollapseFeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Monsignor FitzGerald, noted for ministry to seafarers, dies at 82 Kurt JensenDecember 20, 20235 min read Monsignor John Louis FitzGerald, a Baltimore native and former military chaplain who in 2003 established Apostleship of the Sea, a worldwide ministry for seafarers, for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Dec. 16. He was 82. FeatureGun ViolenceLocal NewsNewsOur Faith in Action Prayer vigil puts spotlight on those mourning during season of joy Gerry JacksonDecember 20, 20234 min read A coalition of religious and community-service groups in Southwest Baltimore plans to continue its anti-violence conversation with a prayer vigil and walk two days after Christmas. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Seek the City initiative advances with visioning workshops Adriana MontesDecember 19, 20234 min read The Seek the City to Come initiative is making strides in reshaping and revitalizing the Catholic presence in Baltimore. Now in its second year, the initiative continues to engage the diverse voices of the city’s 61 parishes to collaboratively shape the future of the Catholic Church. 2023 Attorney General’s ReportChild & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsNews Court sets deadline for claims in archdiocesan bankruptcy reorganization Christopher GuntyDecember 18, 20236 min read In a court hearing Dec. 18, Judge Michelle M. Harner said she would make an order setting May 31 as the “bar date” in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization case. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewSaints Radio Interview: Heroic Story of Ulma Family Catholic Review StaffDecember 18, 20231 min read Catholic Review Radio host Father Brian Nolan, pastor of St. Ignatius in Ijamsville, Md., talks with Sofia Maurette, the director of Intercultural Ministry for the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, who worked intimately with the creation of the exhibit of the newly beatified Ulma family soon to be on display at this shrine. FeatureKnights of ColumbusLocal NewsNewsOur Faith in Action Knights of Columbus offer winter coats for school children Adriana MontesDecember 14, 20233 min read Archbishop William E. Lori and members of the Knights of Columbus distributed new winter coats Dec. 11 at Archbishop Borders School, delivering the gift of warmth to the children of Baltimore just in time for the coldest months of the year. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Mount St. Mary’s University names DeSales VP Gerard Joyce as 27th president Gerry JacksonDecember 14, 20236 min read Dr. Gerard “Jerry” J. Joyce, a veteran of 32 years of work in higher education, will take over as the 27th president of Mount St. Mary’s University on July 1, 2024. Previous 1 … 112 113 114 … 419 Next
