local news FeatureLocal NewsNew Priests 2023NewsVocations Former NASA chemist Deacon Javier Fuentes finds faith in science and a more “satisfying” job Priscila González de DoranJune 17, 20234 min read While working as a chemical technician at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt and breaking down compounds, Deacon Javier A. Fuentes Cabrera found conviction in God’s existence. Local NewsNewsObituaries Jesuit Father Gelson, former St. Ignatius pastor, dies at 94 Catholic Review StaffJune 16, 20231 min read Jesuit Father James N. Gelson, a former pastor of St. Ignatius in Baltimore died June 5. He was 94. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Monsignor Hartnett at his peak while connecting with parishioners through sacraments Gerry JacksonJune 16, 20235 min read Monsignor Robert Hartnett, 70, said he has always tried to be welcoming and inclusive. FeatureLocal NewsNew Priests 2023NewsVocations Deacon John Bilenki brings familial approach to ministry Gerry JacksonJune 16, 20234 min read Deacon John Bilenki always has looked upon family as a blessing, and it’s the familial aspects of prayer and the church that are at the forefront of the seminarian’s thoughts as he prepares for life as a priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNew Priests 2023NewsVocations Deacon Daniel Acquard finds what was missing while setting sail for priesthood Gerry JacksonJune 15, 20233 min read As a fourth-year seminarian, Deacon Daniel Acquard finds himself drawn to the “unique stories” of those to whom he ministers. FeatureLocal NewsNewsParish Anniversary 2023 St. Ann has been anchored in faith for 150 years Mary K. TilghmanJune 15, 20235 min read Anchors have defined St. Ann in northeast Baltimore for 150 years – from the anchor Captain William Kennedy brought home from his ship, The Wanderer, to the parish’s symbolic role as an anchor of the community. FeatureJournalismLocal NewsNews Catholic Review Media brings home 60 awards from three press associations for 2022 work Catholic Review StaffJune 14, 20238 min read Catholic Review Media captured 60 honors for work published and broadcast in 2022. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Dulaney Valley monastery welcomes two Carmelites Sharon Crews HareJune 14, 20234 min read Following a year of postulancy, the 26-year-old woman became a novice, Sister Bridget of Holy Mystery, with the Carmelite Community of Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Seek the City initiative wraps up listening phase Gerry JacksonJune 13, 20234 min read It’s an engaging time to be a part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Seek the City to Come initiative as it nears the completion of its “listening phase” with its “vision phase” on the horizon. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Celebration planned for Seek the City phase at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Gerry JacksonJune 13, 20232 min read To mark the end of the listening phase of Seek the City to Come, the Archdiocese of Baltimore invites Catholics to attend a June 27 celebration at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Previous 1 … 142 143 144 … 427 Next