local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsReligious FreedomSchools Howard County lawsuit focuses on exclusion of Catholic school students Emily Rosenthal AlsterSeptember 11, 20234 min read A federal lawsuit that supporters say aims to bring justice to Catholic school students in Howard County is headed to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals this fall. Catholic CharitiesFeatureLocal NewsNews Legalized use of recreational marijuana raises serious concerns Kurt JensenSeptember 11, 20236 min read On July 1, Maryland became one of 23 states, along with the District of Columbia, to legalize recreational cannabis use. Adults can legally possess up to 1.5 ounces and cultivate up to two plants. 2023 Attorney General’s ReportChild & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop Lori says Baltimore archdiocese will consider reorganization to address potential claims Christopher GuntySeptember 8, 20236 min read Archbishop William E. Lori told Catholics that the Archdiocese of Baltimore is considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization as one option to deal with lawsuits expected to be filed when the Child Victims Act takes effect Oct. 1. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Mercy computer teacher wants to help students ‘change the world’ Sharon Crews HareSeptember 7, 20233 min read MaryClare Cernik is teaching computer science to young women at Mercy High School in Baltimore, and she was recently named the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Independent Catholic High School Teacher of the Year. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsWestern Vicariate Fishy business: Aquaponics lab yields big results at Bishop Walsh George P. Matysek Jr.September 6, 20234 min read Now in its second year, the aquaponics lab at Bishop Walsh School helps students learn science in what school leaders said is a fun and dynamic way. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWestern Vicariate Filling the food gap: Cumberland food pantry steps up to meet need George P. Matysek Jr.September 6, 20233 min read In June, St. Anthony Place served 331 people, a 40 percent increase from the same month a year earlier. In July, the pantry served 339 people, also a 40 percent increase from last year. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewSchools Radio Interview: AOB Schools superintendent shares highlights of new academic year Catholic Review StaffSeptember 5, 20231 min read Catholic Review Managing Editor George Matysek talks with Dr. Donna Hargens, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, about enrollment trends, affordability of Catholic schools, Catholic identity, special programs, a state-funded scholarship program for children from low-income families and much more. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools First-grade teacher makes every student feel loved Sharon Crews HareSeptember 5, 20233 min read As a teacher for 35 years, Julie Guenther has shared her life and her faith with more than 900 6-year-olds. For her, it is like having two families, one that lives in her home, and another that grows larger each time a new school year begins. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial Justice Descendants of people enslaved and sold by the Jesuits in 1838 reunite for family reunion in Southern Maryland Mark ZimmermannSeptember 5, 202311 min read The Reclamation Project’s Southern Maryland GU272 – Jesuit Enslaved Descendant Gathering over the Labor Day weekend drew hundreds of people who, in addition to touring the plantations and historic churches in that region, also gathered at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City for presentations from scholars and testimonies from fellow descendants. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Archbishop Lori’s mother passes away at 103 Christopher GuntySeptember 4, 20234 min read Margaret Lori, mother of Archbishop William E. Lori, died Sept. 3 in New Albany, Ind. She was 103 years old. Previous 1 … 124 125 126 … 419 Next
