local news CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Five retiring school principals in Baltimore Archdiocese depart with cherished memories Karen Sampson HoffmanJune 22, 20207 min read Smith retired after 15 years as principal and 40 years in education. Other principals retiring included Deborah Glinowiecki of St. Ursula School in Parkville, Patricia McDermott of St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown, Terry Weiss of St. Louis School in Clarksville and Raymond Kiddy of Bishop Walsh School in Cumberland. CoronavirusEastern VicariateFeatureLocal NewsNews St. Joan of Arc in Aberdeen celebrates 100th anniversary Peter SchlehrJune 22, 20204 min read From a humble start when several Catholics gathered for prayer to a community of 400 families, St. Joan of Arc Church persevered through its share of trials to grow into a vibrant parish that, despite the halting effects of the coronavirus pandemic, is proudly celebrating its milestone 100-year anniversary. Local NewsNewsPress Release Statement on the June 18th U.S. Supreme Court Decision on DACA Archdiocese of BaltimoreJune 19, 20203 min read Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, expressed enthusiastic support for the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. #IamCatholicCoronavirusLocal NewsNewsVocations Pandemic means Class of 2020 priests have to wait a little longer to celebrate Mass Paul McMullenJune 18, 20209 min read The ordination of new priests has been delayed in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Bridge CollapseCoronavirusLocal NewsNews Virus hits home for Apostleship of the Sea Lisa HarlowJune 17, 20203 min read “The pandemic has given me a better perspective on the life of seafarers,” Middleton said. CoronavirusLocal NewsNews Hickory centenarian ‘loves’ her job Peter SchlehrJune 17, 20203 min read Like millions out of work and stuck at home by the coronavirus pandemic, Rosina Cascio looks forward to the green light that would signal the return to her job in the St. Ignatius Hickory parish office. Faith FormationLocal NewsNewsObituaries Carol Augustine, leader in religious education and evangelization, dies at 74 Mary K. TilghmanJune 16, 20205 min read “Carol’s work was grounded in relationships,” Puls said. “It was all about relationships.” AppointmentsFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments Archdiocese of BaltimoreJune 15, 20204 min read Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the latest clergy appointments in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial Justice Maryland bishops call for action against racism Catholic Review StaffJune 15, 20207 min read The bishops who make up the governing board of the Maryland Catholic Conference released a statement June 15 that recalls “our own Church’s past sins and failings and admit to them freely.” CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Counselors find new ways to connect Mary K. TilghmanJune 14, 20204 min read Zoom sessions have become the norm, along with email blasts, virtual office hours and old-fashioned phone calls. Previous 1 … 157 158 159 … 317 Next