local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeSchoolsVideo St. Frances Academy empowers future Black pilots with Ortega Flight Academy Mary K. TilghmanAugust 25, 20236 min read Autumn Marlow is the first student in the Dr. Sandy Ortega Flight Academy, a new enrichment program offered at St. Frances Academy in East Baltimore. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Dorothy Yancey, O.S.P., dies at 95 Catholic Review StaffAugust 24, 20231 min read A funeral Mass for Oblate Sister of Providence Dorothy Yancey was offered Aug. 22 at the Oblate Sisters of Providence motherhouse in Arbutus. Sister Dorothy died Aug. 13. She was 95. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSportsWestern Vicariate Cumberland high school basketball tournament shutting down after 63 years Catholic Review StaffAugust 23, 20233 min read A Catholic high school basketball tournament in Cumberland, billed as one of the most prestigious in the nation, is going on hiatus, according to tournament organizers. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Seton Shrine young interpreters bring history to life for visitors Danielle BeanAugust 23, 20236 min read Starting in September, people will be able to visit a new $4 million museum and visitors center dedicated to telling the story of Mother Seton in new and engaging ways. 2023 Attorney General’s ReportChild & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsNews Circuit judge will allow release of most names in abuse report Christopher GuntyAugust 22, 20237 min read A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge released an order Aug. 22 that will allow the Maryland Attorney General to reveal some of the 46 names that were redacted in the original release of its November 2022 report on clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNews Papal honors call from Archbishop Lori leaves award winners ‘surprised’ and ‘in awe’ Christopher GuntyAugust 21, 20237 min read Archbishop Lori will confer the papal honors at a celebration of solemn lauds (morning prayer) Sept. 23 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Black Catholic MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeRadio Interview Radio Interview: Podcast about Black Catholics – Ark and Dove Catholic Review StaffAugust 21, 20231 min read Ark and Dove is a five-episode narrative podcast, produced in Baltimore, investigating the complex dynamics of race and religion in America through the lens of the Black Catholic Church. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Maryland woman makes final vows as Franciscan sister Susan McInerneyAugust 20, 20234 min read In a day filled with grace and community, family and friends and after 10 years of discernment – one as a postulant, two as a novice, and six under temporary vows – Sister Philomena Clare made her final profession June 10 as a member of the Franciscans Sisters, Third Order Regular, of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother. FeatureLocal NewsNewsReligious Freedom Maryland court rules religious exemption bars discrimination claim against CRS Julie AsherAugust 17, 20235 min read The Maryland Supreme Court ruled Aug. 14 that the religious exemption in the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act “bars claims (of) religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity discrimination against religious organizations by employees who perform duties that directly further the core mission(s) of the religious entity.” CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Loyola University Maryland proposes new nursing program in partnership with Mercy Medical Center Catholic Review StaffAugust 16, 20234 min read Loyola University Maryland announced Aug. 15 that it intends to offer a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program to help address Maryland’s ongoing nursing workforce shortage. The program will be in partnership with Mercy Medical Center, which will provide clinical placements at Mercy’s downtown Baltimore campus, in addition to other resources and support. Previous 1 … 126 127 128 … 419 Next
