local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Father Diehl’s ministry ranged from Howard County parish to papal visit commentary Matthew LiptakOctober 12, 20208 min read Father Dennis Diehl, a Cumberland native who lent his communications and liturgical expertise to coverage of St. John Paul II’s 1995 visit to Baltimore and then led St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fulton through two decades of growth, died Oct. 9. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Sister Ardeth Platte, Baltimore nun who resisted war through prayer and action, dies at 84 Dennis SadowskiOctober 12, 20205 min read Dominican Sister Ardeth Platte long considered herself a peacemaker and devoted nearly 40 years of her life to praying and witnessing to end war and rid the world of nuclear weapons. Her actions led to imprisonment multiple times, including for the 2002 defacement of a missile silo in Colorado in collaboration with her best friend, […] #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Meeting St. John Paul II/Praying the rosary with St. John Paul II Catholic Review StaffOctober 12, 20201 min read George Matysek speaking with Father Matthew Buening about his two encounters with St. John Paul II and also speaking with Gretchen Crowe, author of a book on St. John Paul II and the rosary. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsVideo Dundalk school bonds with county police as part of ‘Faith & Blue’ weekend Todd KarpovichOctober 9, 20204 min read The student council at Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Dundalk presented Baltimore County police with a wagon full of snacks the morning of Oct. 9 to thank them for their service in the local community. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRespect Life Battle against pandemic should inspire fight for life in all forms, Archbishop Lori says Tim SwiftOctober 9, 20204 min read Archbishop William E. Lori said this week that the country’s protracted battle against COVID-19 should strengthen the faithful’s commitment to the sanctity of life from protecting the unborn to opposing the death penalty. AppointmentsLocal NewsNews Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments Archdiocese of BaltimoreOctober 9, 20203 min read Archbishop Lori announced clergy appointments, including naming Monsignor Jay O’Connor episcopal vicar for the Eastern Vicariate. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituariesSports Vince Bagli, legendary sportscaster, remembered for kindness and commitment to Baltimore Jeff SeidelOctober 8, 20205 min read Vince Bagli, a legendary Baltimore sportscaster who died Oct. 6 at 93, is being remembered by friends and fans alike as a supremely kind person whose down-to-earth on-air presence didn’t go away when the cameras went off. #IamCatholicBaltimore BasilicaFeatureLocal NewsNewsOur Back Pages St. John Paul II’s historic visit to Baltimore 25 years ago put spotlight on Premier See George P. Matysek Jr.October 7, 20205 min read The visit of St. John Paul II to Baltimore 25 years ago marked a watershed moment in the history of the first diocese in the United States. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSocial Justice After 60 years, a religious brother who practices law has no thoughts of slowing down Tim SwiftOctober 7, 20206 min read Marianist Brother Frank O’Donnell may be celebrating his 60th year in ministry this year, but Marianist Brother Stephen Glodek jokes that his longtime friend is only on his second “reincarnation.” CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Learning from months of pandemic Masses, Baltimore archdiocese adjusts policies on music, greetings Tim SwiftOctober 5, 20204 min read As the coronavirus pandemic enters its seventh month, the Archdiocese of Baltimore is adjusting some of its safety guidance on celebrating Mass, including allowing priests to greet parishioners while wearing a mask and permitting small ensembles to provide music. Previous 1 … 149 150 151 … 322 Next