local news 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. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Conventual Franciscans make simple profession of vows Catholic Review StaffAugust 15, 20233 min read Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Heine, minister provincial of Our Lady of the Angels Province of his religious community, received the simple profession of vows from Friar Vincent Mary Ouly and Friar Marvin Paul Fernandez July 21, at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, Md. The Rite of Profession marked the end of the first year of their novitiate. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewWorld Youth Day Portugal 2023 RADIO INTERVIEW: World Youth Day changed my life – over the long haul Catholic Review StaffAugust 15, 20231 min read World Youth Day 2023 has wrapped up and many young people had memorable experiences, but is it just a short-term spiritual high? FeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial Justice Archdiocese collaborates to sponsor Gwynn Oak Unity Festival celebrating 60th anniversary of civil rights event Gerry JacksonAugust 15, 20235 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore will be one of the lead sponsors for the festival, which will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the desegregation of a now-closed private amusement park in the community. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Trinitarian Father Thomas Burke dies at 71 Catholic Review StaffAugust 14, 20231 min read A funeral Mass for Trinitarian Father Thomas Burke was offered Aug. 14 at St. Lawrence Martyr in Hanover. Father Burke died Aug. 11. He was 71. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSocial Justice CCHD awards luncheon stresses importance of working past impasses for social change Gerry JacksonAugust 11, 20239 min read Social change, funding and diversity were the dominant themes coursing through the conversation at the annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development awards luncheon Aug. 10 at St. Bernardine in West Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsMaryland General AssemblyNewsSchools Record demand: BOOST scholarship applications surge Catholic Review StaffAugust 10, 20232 min read Demand for scholarships from the Maryland BOOST program (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today) is at record levels, according to data shared in a July 31 public meeting. Local NewsNewsObituariesWestern Vicariate Capuchin Franciscan Father Benjamin Madden, Cumberland native, dies at 90 Catholic Review StaffAugust 9, 20231 min read A funeral Mass for Capuchin Franciscan Father Benjamin Madden was offered July 21 at the Shrine of Ss. Peter and Paul in Cumberland. FeatureGun ViolenceLocal NewsNews Archdiocese of Baltimore’s gun buyback effort takes 362 firearms off the streets, promotes peace and hope Gary LambrechtAugust 7, 202315 min read The archdiocese raised more than $50,000 to finance the buyback event. Police officers exchanged cash and gift cards for weapons retrieved from the trunks of vehicles that formed a continuous, long line for several hours, wrapped around Edmondson Village Shopping Center. Previous 1 … 146 147 148 … 438 Next
