local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewVatican RADIO INTERVIEW: Pope Francis Anniversary and the Jesuits in Maryland Catholic Review StaffMarch 13, 20231 min read As Pope Francis marks the 10th anniversary of his pontificate, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Jesuit Father Gregory Chisholm, provincial superior, about the Jesuit pope’s roots and legacy. AppointmentsFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments Catholic Review StaffMarch 13, 20231 min read Archbishop William Lori announced clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Baltimore Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsMaryland Catholic ConferenceMaryland General AssemblyNews Statute of limitations bill called ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘unfair’ George P. Matysek Jr.March 10, 20234 min read Calling it “unconstitutional” and “unfair,” the Maryland Catholic Conference expressed its continued opposition to legislation approved March 10 by a State Senate committee that would treat private institutions such as the Catholic Church differently from public institutions in civil liabilities faced for child sexual abuse. FeatureLocal NewsMaryland Catholic ConferenceMaryland General AssemblyNewsRespect Life Assisted suicide proposals in Maryland called ‘unethical, discriminatory and dangerous’ Mark ZimmermannMarch 10, 20238 min read As Maryland’s General Assembly considers bills permitting physician assisted suicide and that would allow voters to decide on whether to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right in the state, Maryland’s Catholic bishops led a Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers on March 9 at St. Mary in Annapolis. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg unveils media center Gerry JacksonMarch 9, 20233 min read Mother Seton School freshened up its learning facilities by adding a new media center. Black Catholic MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeSaints Mother Lange canonization cause takes step forward Matthew LiptakMarch 8, 20236 min read The canonization cause of Mother Mary Lange, founder of the world’s first sustained women’s religious community for Black women, has taken a step forward. Arts & CultureFeatureLocal NewsNews Leap of faith: Jesuit priest is a master of Irish song and dance George P. Matysek Jr.March 8, 20233 min read Irish dance is both individual and communal, Father Frain said, much like the practice of the Catholic faith. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Always striving: Astronaut urges young people not to shy away from opportunities Susan McInerneyMarch 7, 20235 min read Mercy High School graduate Ashley Kowalski, project leader for international partnerships at The Aerospace Corporation in Los Angeles, has made a career of accepting challenges. FeatureLocal NewsMaryland General AssemblyNewsSchools Students lobby legislators in Annapolis to restore and maintain BOOST scholarship program Mark ZimmermannMarch 6, 202314 min read A small army of lobbyists descended on the Maryland General Assembly March 2, but instead of wearing suits and dresses, they wore polo shirts and khaki pants, a variety of plaid skirts, brightly colored sweaters and sweat jackets with their schools’ names and logos. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituariesSocial Justice Monsignor Burke leaves legacy of striving for social justice, devotion to city parish Gerry JacksonMarch 6, 20238 min read Monsignor William F. Burke’s easy-going style enabled him to lead a Northeast Baltimore parish for more than four decades while serving as the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s driving force for social justice, according to those beside whom he served and labored. Monsignor Burke, a Baltimore native and mentor to dozens of the region’s priests, died March […] Previous 1 … 133 134 135 … 408 Next
