local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsWar in Ukraine As Ukrainian Americans fear for loved ones in war, Archbishop Lori offers solidarity George P. Matysek Jr.February 27, 20225 min read Archbishop William E. Lori offered solidarity with the Ukrainian community, greeting parishioners prior to morning worship and listening to harrowing stories of family members besieged in Ukraine. He strongly condemned the invasion. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Mercy caps stellar season by beating Maryvale in inaugural girls basketball ‘Classic’ Todd KarpovichFebruary 25, 20225 min read Freshman Milan Brown enjoyed one of the most exciting nights of her young life and was named Mercy’s MVP after scoring 19 points and leading the Magic to a 62-40 victory. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon George Evans, one of the first permanent deacons in the U.S., dies at 88 George P. Matysek Jr.February 25, 20225 min read Deacon George Evans Sr., one of the first permanent deacons ordained in the United States and the last surviving member of the first class of permanent deacons from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Feb. 18. He was 88. FeatureGivingLocal NewsNews Catholic Community Foundation surpasses $100 million in funds in 2022 Priscila González de DoranFebruary 25, 20224 min read After surpassing $100 million in assets in 2021, the Catholic Community Foundation has reached $120 million in investment funds in 2022. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeSchools Pioneering Baltimorean was nation’s first Black woman to receive an officer’s commission in the Air Force George P. Matysek Jr.February 24, 20228 min read Ortega made history by becoming the nation’s first African American woman directly commissioned as a U.S. Air Force officer. FeatureLentLocal NewsNews Five things to know about Lent Catholic ReviewFebruary 24, 20224 min read Father T. Austin Murphy Jr., pastor of Christ the King in Glen Burnie, answers five commonly asked questions as we prepare for the season of Lent, which begins March 2. Catholic CharitiesFeatureLocal NewsNews Comcast donates 50 laptops and $15,000 to Catholic Charities to empower careers Catholic Review StaffFebruary 23, 20222 min read Comcast Corporation has donated 50 laptops and $15,000 to Catholic Charities of Baltimore Feb. 23 to assist individuals in the Baltimore area in need of work and computer literacy. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSports Notre Dame Prep names soccer hall of famer Steve Powers as next athletic director Catholic Review StaffFebruary 23, 20223 min read Maryland Soccer Hall of Famer Steve Powers will join Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson as athletic director in July. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Reflections of a priest Catholic Review StaffFebruary 22, 20221 min read Father Michael Roach shares experiences and stories from his over 50 years of priestly ministry. Father Roach is the pastor of St. Bartholomew in Manchester, president of the board of trustees at Mount De Sales Academy in Catonsville and has taught Church history at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg for many years. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools St. Ursula fifth-grader wins national poster contest Gerry JacksonFebruary 22, 20222 min read Hawk Lance, a fifth-grade student at St. Ursula School in Parkville, won a national award for the Keeping Christ in Christmas poster contest sponsored by the Catholic War Veterans. Previous 1 … 183 184 185 … 412 Next