local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirement First African-American priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Father Donald Sterling, set for retirement Paul McMullenDecember 26, 20225 min read Ordained in 1974 as the first African-American priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Father Donald Sterling has served as pastor of New All Saints in Liberty Heights since 1992. 2023 Attorney General’s ReportArchbishop’s MinistryChild & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsNews Archdiocesan policies, procedures on sexual abuse evolved over the decades Christopher GuntyDecember 22, 20224 min read An archdiocesan statement released said, “We are different – different than we were in the past – yet we must be transparent in acknowledging our past. To that end, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will not oppose the public release of the attorney general’s report.” Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureFrom the ArchbishopLocal NewsNews Archbishop Lori, in Sun op-ed: Archdiocese changed handling of abuse allegations 3 decades ago Archbishop William E. LoriDecember 20, 20225 min read Archbishop William E. Lori apologized again to anyone who has been harmed by a representative of the church and said he “will offer this apology as long as it needs to be heard,” in a column published on the Baltimore Sun’s website Dec. 19 and in its print edition the following day. ChristmasFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Surviving a Blue Christmas: How Faith Lifts Us Up During the Holidays Catholic Review StaffDecember 20, 20221 min read Father Jeffrey Dauses, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville and St. Thomas More in Baltimore, shares pastoral wisdom for those going through difficult times this Christmas season, including family and relational issues, life uncertainties, times of transition and grieving the loss of a loved one. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsNews Maryland Catholic Conference will support prospective elimination of statutes of limitations Christopher GuntyDecember 20, 20225 min read The Maryland Catholic Conference issued a statement Dec. 19 indicating support for legislation that would prospectively eliminate statutes of limitation for civil litigation involving cases of child sexual abuse. ChristmasEcumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureLocal NewsNews New year’s interfaith service at St. Ignatius marks 30th anniversary George P. Matysek Jr.December 20, 20223 min read More than 600 people from Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist faith traditions annually pack the city’s Jesuit church, St. Ignatius, to offer prayers for the city and civic leaders. Arts & CultureFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools St. Bernardine music director Tony Small named finalist for Grammy Award Gerry JacksonDecember 19, 20222 min read The Recording Academy and Grammy Museum announced Dec. 19 that Tony Small, the director of music at St. Bernardine in West Baltimore, has been named a finalist for the recording industry’s prestigious Music Educator Award. BooksFeatureLocal NewsNews In learning about saints, faith is strengthened, says book club participant Danielle BeanDecember 17, 20225 min read The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg began offering digital book clubs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020, and they continue several times a year under the direction of Anita DiGregory, virtual experience facilitator for the shrine. Health CareLocal NewsNews Ascension Saint Agnes awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification Catholic Review StaffDecember 15, 20223 min read Ascension Saint Agnes earned an award and certification from a national orthopedic surgery group for its work with patients undergoing hip and knee replacements. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Natalie McCubbin, D.C., dies at 97 Catholic Review StaffDecember 15, 20222 min read A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Natalie (Margaret Isabelle) McCubbin was offered Dec. 7 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Previous 1 … 163 164 165 … 428 Next
