local news AppointmentsFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments, including two new pastors Archdiocese of BaltimoreJune 30, 20222 min read Archbishop William E. Lori announced clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Father Simmons retiring as the oldest active priest in the archdiocese Gerry JacksonJune 30, 20226 min read During his time at Holy Spirit, Father Joseph Simmons oversaw the building of a new church (dedicated in 1988) and the construction of a $1.9 million parish center after a fire destroyed the original one Dec. 16, 2009. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Monsignor Cummings, former Navy chaplain and longtime pastor, ready for retirement Mary K. TilghmanJune 30, 20225 min read As he prepares for retirement, Monsignor Carl Cummings said he has been gratified to help people join the Catholic faith – or return to it in the sacrament of penance. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Spotlighting four Archdiocese of Baltimore Distinctive Scholars George P. Matysek Jr.June 30, 20227 min read The Catholic Review spotlights four of Archdiocese of Baltimore’s distinctive scholars from the region’s 18 Catholic high schools. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Father Ruane, known for empowering laity, retiring as pastor of Howard County parish George P. Matysek Jr.June 30, 20226 min read “I’ve never wanted to be anything else but a parish priest,” said Father Ruane, 78. “I’ve enjoyed being with people during significant transitions in their lives – mostly through administering the sacraments, visiting the sick, preaching and teaching.” FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Monsignor Farmer will remain active in pro-life movement after retirement Matthew LiptakJune 30, 20226 min read Monsignor James P. Farmer, who has served as pastor of several parishes and who has been a tireless advocate for the rights of the unborn throughout his priesthood, will retire soon, but doesn’t plan to slow down too much. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementVocations Father Roach, noted church historian and longtime pastor, will stay active in retirement Mary K. TilghmanJune 30, 20226 min read Father Michael Roach’s life could best be summed up by one of his favorite quotations, by St. Clement of Alexandria: “All life is a holy festival.” FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Catholic high school graduation numbers, valedictorians and salutatorians at a glance Catholic Review StaffJune 28, 20222 min read Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic high school graduation by the numbers. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRespect LifeSupreme Court Archbishop Lori discusses Roe reversal in panel interview Julie AsherJune 27, 20227 min read “The church has a beautiful vision of the dignity of human life from conception until natural death,” Archbishop Lori said. Baltimore BasilicaFeatureLocal NewsNewsRespect Life Baltimore Basilica temporarily closes as precaution in wake of Supreme Court ruling George P. Matysek Jr.June 25, 20223 min read The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore temporarily closed June 24 on the same day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion Previous 1 … 154 155 156 … 400 Next
