local news FeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsOur Faith in Action Families gather for annual Virgin of Guadalupe Mass Adriana MontesDecember 13, 20235 min read Families gathered Dec. 9 at the Cathedral Mary Our Queen for the annual archdiocesan Mass in honor of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Baltimore seminarians at Rome seminary see church’s universality Susan McInerneyDecember 13, 20237 min read For seminarians attending the Pontifical North American College in Rome, the spiritual and secular collide whether they’re dodging Vespas and taxis en route to class or stopping off for a quick espresso and fellowship with their classmates. AdventChristmasFeatureLocal NewsNews Plenary indulgence available for 800th anniversary of first Nativity scene Adriana MontesDecember 12, 20235 min read Catholics will have the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence from Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to Feb. 2, 2024, the feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Monsignor Collins, noted for dedication to marriage tribunal, dies at 88 Gerry JacksonDecember 11, 20234 min read Monsignor William “Bill” Collins, a Baltimore native who served his home archdiocese for more than six decades, died of lung cancer Dec. 10 at St. Stephen’s Green. He was 88. 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. Previous 1 … 125 126 127 … 431 Next
