local news FeatureLocal NewsNews Blue Masses throughout archdiocese honor sacrifices by first responders Gerry JacksonOctober 24, 202210 min read Parishes around the archdiocese paid tribute to first responders with a variety of services during October, and firefighter Michael Johnson’s experience was typical of the recognition bestowed upon Catholic police officers and firefighters. FeatureLocal NewsNews Security workshops planned to keep parishes safe Gerry JacksonOctober 24, 20222 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore will hold a series of four regional safety workshops for parish personnel to provide tips and education on keeping people safe in their places of worship. AppealFeatureGivingLocal NewsNewsSchools Partners in Excellence hits milestones helping city children with scholarships Catholic Review StaffOctober 21, 20223 min read Partners in Excellence, an archdiocesan program to provide Catholic school scholarships to Baltimore City children, smashed an Oct. 20 “PIE Giving Day” fundraising goal by more than $60,000. Supporters donated approximately $185,000, enough to provide more than 70 scholarships through the program. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Long-awaited construction project kicks off at St. Joan of Arc Kevin J. ParksOctober 19, 20224 min read A project that’s been years in the making began to come to life Oct. 19 when Archbishop William E. Lori and other dignitaries broke ground on a $6.5 million parish life center and chapel for St. Joan of Arc Parish and School in Harford County. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Parishioners give input on ‘Seek the City’ initiative George P. Matysek Jr.October 19, 20227 min read Addressing more than 150 people who gathered Oct. 17 at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore for the first of 18 prayerful community discussions planned for the next two years, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s urban vicar said the church can’t maintain the status quo and expect any change for the better. AppointmentsFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments Catholic Review StaffOctober 18, 20222 min read Archbishop William Lori announced clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Baltimore FeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Good Shepherd and Faithful Priest Catholic Review StaffOctober 18, 20221 min read Father Michael DeAscanis, the current pastor of St. Louis in Clarksville and St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton, and Patricia (Pat) Marlatt, a Catholic school teacher, share their stories of Monsignor Joseph Luca. FeatureLocal NewsNewsYoung Adult Ministry Parishes reach out to young adults in creative ways Lisa HarlowOctober 17, 20226 min read From Theology on Tap sessions to outdoor adventures, parishes are trying to let young adults know they have a home in the Catholic Church. FeatureLocal NewsNews Baltimore priests gather for renewal at convocation Christopher GuntyOctober 14, 20226 min read More than 100 priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore gathered Oct. 10-13 at Liberty Mountain Resort for a priests’ convocation. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsScouting 16-year-old transforms parish’s dilapidated meeting room Gerry JacksonOctober 13, 20226 min read As part of her Eagle Scout project, Rae Smolen directed the planning and fundraising, assembled workers and guided the work to transform a dilapidated space into a comfortable meeting room that houses several of the church’s most vital outreach programs, including everything from religious education to Alcoholics Anonymous sessions. Previous 1 … 154 155 156 … 411 Next
