local news 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 […] FeatureLentLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewSocial Justice RADIO INTERVIEW: Catholic Social Teaching and Public Life Catholic Review StaffMarch 6, 20231 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Kim Daniels, director of the Initiative about its 10th anniversary and how Catholics can help participate in a civil discussion with others – even if they disagree. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Mount St. Joseph defends BCL Tournament title with win over St. Maria Goretti Todd KarpovichMarch 5, 20237 min read The Gaels defended their BCL title and finished their season with a 38-4 overall record, tying a record for victories set in 2005-06 (38-1). FeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial Justice Baltimore’s Jesuit parish helps revitalize gravesite where enslaved people are buried Kyle TaylorMarch 3, 20234 min read Numerous unmarked gravesites were discovered in the wooded area surrounding the Sacred Heart Chapel in Bowie, likely the final resting place of enslaved people who toiled on the property hundreds of years ago. Arts & CultureFeatureLocal NewsNews Young organist at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is ‘remarkable talent’ George P. Matysek Jr.March 2, 20236 min read Kuzepski follows in a long line of esteemed organists at the cathedral, but what makes the Delaware native different from his predecessors and what can be somewhat shocking to visitors is his age. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNewsSports NDMU basketball team dances into NCAA DIII tournament Gerry JacksonMarch 2, 20234 min read The Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s basketball team is going dancing, heralding a new era for the athletics program at the North Baltimore school. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports 5 Things to know about Baltimore Catholic League basketball tournament Gerry JacksonFebruary 28, 20235 min read The 52nd Baltimore Catholic League Tournament will tip off March 3 at Goucher College in Towson, featuring some of the best high school boys basketball talent in the nation. FeatureLocal NewsMaryland Catholic ConferenceMaryland General AssemblyNewsRespect Life More than 1,000 stand up for life at Maryland March for Life George P. Matysek Jr.February 28, 20238 min read More than 1,000 people braved a cold, steady rain at the Maryland March for Life, which began at St. Mary in Annapolis and ended with a rally on Lawyer’s Mall in front of the State House. FeatureLocal NewsNews More than 500 to be welcomed into full communion in 2023 Mary K. TilghmanFebruary 28, 20236 min read A capacity gathering packed the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Feb. 26 for the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion for those who will enter the Catholic Church this Easter. Previous 1 … 137 138 139 … 411 Next