local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituariesWestern Vicariate Monsignor Paul Byrnes, ‘super pastor’ to Western Maryland, dies at 84 Tim SwiftAugust 21, 20207 min read Monsignor Paul Byrnes, who was known for years as the “super pastor” of Western Maryland, died Aug. 19 at his home along Deep Creek Lake. He was 84. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Sister Marie Cecilia Irwin, longtime head of St. Joseph Hospital, dies at 89 Tim SwiftAugust 19, 20204 min read Franciscan Sister Marie Cecilia Irwin, who for nearly two decades led what is now the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, died Aug. 17 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa., the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. She was 89. Known for her warm bedside manner and dedication to […] FeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Five men to be ordained priests of Baltimore Archdiocese Aug. 22 Paul McMullenAugust 19, 20203 min read “Ordination Week” in the Archdiocese of Baltimore concludes Aug. 22, when Archbishop William E. Lori ordains five men to the priesthood at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Bishop LewandowskiFeatureLocal NewsNews Family, friends go the distance for Bishop Lewandowski Paul McMullenAugust 19, 20205 min read The logistics for the Aug. 18 episcopal ordination of Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., involved multiple cars filled with members of the Ohio native’s family. Bishop LewandowskiCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsVideo Ordination Mass for Bishop Lewandowski recalls Redemptorist saints Christopher GuntyAugust 18, 202013 min read The lives and spirituality of the Redemptorists were woven into the ordination Mass for Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., a member of the international religious order whose founder told his confrères they should resist honors and any higher episcopal roles. EvangelizationFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Sean Dalton discusses how to deepen your faith Catholic Review StaffAugust 18, 20201 min read In an interview with Father Brian Nolan on the Aug. 16 episode of Catholic Review Radio, Dalton speaks about the numerous ways the Augustine Institute is a resource to help one grow in faith and reach out to others.. Bishop LewandowskiFeatureLocal NewsNews Bishop-designate Lewandowski’s insignia denote his office, commitment Christopher GuntyAugust 18, 20205 min read Bishop-designate Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., doesn’t normally wear jewelry. He’s going to have to get used to wearing a ring and a pectoral cross. Bishop LewandowskiFeatureLocal NewsNewsVideo Emotional Bishop-designate Lewandowski considers selfishness versus sacrifice at vespers Christopher GuntyAugust 17, 20208 min read Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated a vespers service on the eve of the ordination of Bishop Bruce A. Lewansdowski, C.Ss.R., Aug. 17 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Bishop LewandowskiFeatureLocal NewsNews Bishop Lewandowski’s ordination events, curtailed by pandemic restrictions, include livestreams Christopher GuntyAugust 17, 20203 min read Two events will welcome the newest auxiliary bishop of Baltimore to his new ministry this week. Due to restrictions on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, the events are not open to the public but will be livestreamed via several outlets. FeatureLocal NewsNewsUrban VicariateVideo Bishop Madden among leaders concerned about rising gun violence, need for ‘commonsense’ gun laws Chaz MuthAugust 14, 20205 min read “I don’t believe that requiring gun registration and background checks is infringing on someone’s liberties,” Bishop Madden told CNS. “Some of the language hurled in these debates is disturbing to me, because it seems to discount the value of the lives lost to gun violence.” Previous 1 … 155 156 157 … 322 Next