local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsSports Bishop Lewandowski blesses Preakness festivities, offering invocation at Alibi Breakfest Yvonne WengerMay 19, 20224 min read Imploring God to shine over Baltimore and the Preakness with the “brightness of a Black-eyed Susan,” Bishop Bruce Lewandowski toured Pimlico May 19 and offered prayerful reflection to hundreds gathered for an almost 100-year-old racetrack tradition. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRespect LifeSupreme Court Archbishop Lori calls for stepped-up support of pro-life efforts George P. Matysek Jr.May 19, 20225 min read As Americans wait for a final decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on overturning the Roe V. Wade decision legalizing abortion, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori called on Catholics to pray for an end to abortion and to redouble their efforts in support of pregnant women and their families. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools A tough transition made easier at Baltimore area Catholic high schools Todd KarpovichMay 19, 20224 min read The transition from middle school to high school can be daunting. Recent issues with COVID-19 only added to those challenges for students. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Sister Jean Clare Rohe, O.S.F., oldest member of Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, dies at 104 Catholic Review StaffMay 18, 20222 min read Franciscan Sister Jean Clare Rohe, 104, the oldest member of Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, died at her congregation’s motherhouse in Aston, Pa., May 16. She had been a professed member of her order for 84 years. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon John Rafter Jr., known for bringing people into the Catholic Church, dies Lisa HarlowMay 18, 20223 min read Deacon John Joseph Rafter Jr., who had a passion for bringing people into the Catholic Church, died May 11 at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. He was 79. FeatureLocal NewsNewsParish Anniversary 2022 Hydes parish reaches historic milestone Priscila González de DoranMay 18, 20228 min read St. John the Evangelist parish in Hydes traces its roots to its first Mass, celebrated May 19, 1822 by Sulpician Father Jean Marie Tessier, superior of St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore. The priest presided over the consecration of a little wooden church on the west side of Long Green Valley. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Joan Matthews dies at 93 Catholic Review StaffMay 17, 20221 min read A funeral Mass for Sister Joan Matthews of the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence will be offered May 24 in Indiana. Sister Joan, formerly known as Sister Ignatius, died April 25. She was 93 and had spent 75 years as a Sister of Providence. Archbishop Lori MilestonesFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Archbishop Lori Milestones Catholic Review StaffMay 17, 20221 min read Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori celebrates his 45th anniversary as a priest May 14th and his 10th anniversary as archbishop of Baltimore May 16. Chris Gunty, associate publisher of Catholic Review Media, sat down with the archbishop for a wide-ranging chat. Baltimore BasilicaFeatureLocal NewsNews At Baltimore Basilica, Cardinal Sarah says holiness is possible George P. Matysek Jr.May 16, 20228 min read An evening talk, which was preceded by a morning Mass celebrated by Cardinal Robert Sarah, was part of the closing celebration of the 200th anniversary of the dedication of the Baltimore Basilica, the first Catholic cathedral built in the United States. AppointmentsFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop William Lori announces clerical appointments, including two new pastors Archdiocese of BaltimoreMay 13, 20224 min read Archbishop William E. Lori announced clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Previous 1 … 174 175 176 … 415 Next