local news ChristmasCollegesCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Christmas music and the power of song in times of plague Catholic Review StaffDecember 13, 20211 min read Dr. Remi Chiu, a musicologist at Loyola University Maryland shares insights about Christmas music and the historic power of music in times of plague and pandemic. ChristmasFeatureLocal NewsNewsUncategorized St. Isaac Jogues’ St. Monica Ministry bearing ‘overwhelming’ fruit Gerry JacksonDecember 13, 20214 min read Parishioners of St. Isaac Jogues have discovered that big things can indeed start in small ways. ChristmasFeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsSaints Our Lady of Guadalupe, ‘Star of New Evangelization,’ unites cultures Priscila González de DoranDecember 11, 20218 min read Our Lady of Guadalupe has united cultures throughout the centuries ever since she first appeared in a series of apparitions in 1531. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Mercy High to take on Maryvale in new chapter in girls’ basketball tradition Catholic Review StaffDecember 10, 20212 min read Mercy High School in Baltimore and Maryvale Preparatory School in Lutherville announced Dec. 10 they will begin a new tradition in girls basketball Feb. 25 when the two all-girls schools compete in “The Classic.” Catholic CharitiesFeatureLocal NewsNews Catholic Charities of Baltimore launches largest capital campaign in its history Priscila González de DoranDecember 8, 20216 min read The funds of the historic $75 million “Greater Promise” fundraising effort will support Catholic Charities’ nearly 100 programs, with a primary focus on an Intergenerational Center in West Baltimore, expanding school readiness through Head Start, Gallagher Services and the Cherry Hill Town Center. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews School Sisters of Notre Dame face challenge of closing facilities Mary K. TilghmanDecember 8, 20216 min read Of the Atlantic-Midwest Province’s 381 sisters, 323 are over age 70. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Notre Dame of Maryland University broadens science research with endowed chair Mary K. TilghmanDecember 7, 20213 min read A new endowed chair at Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore will give students greater access to work in science research as they pursue careers in the sciences. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Catching up with Matt Birk/New film on St. Joseph Catholic Review StaffDecember 7, 20211 min read Matt Birk is best known as a hardworking offensive lineman who helped the Baltimore Ravens win a Superbowl in 2013. He’s also a devoted Catholic, father of eight and a champion of the pro-life cause. FeatureLocal NewsNewsYear of St. Joseph Year of St. Joseph wraps up with lasting impact in Archdiocese of Baltimore Gerry JacksonDecember 6, 20215 min read Pope Francis announced the Year of St. Joseph Dec. 8, 2020. Archbishop William E. Lori then designated 10 churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore named for St. Joseph as official pilgrimage sites where people could pray, meditate and receive special plenary indulgences. EvangelizationFeatureLocal NewsNews Door-to-door ministry: Jesuit parish leaders visit every family in faith community Priscila González de DoranDecember 3, 20213 min read Adrienne Marra was in the middle of household chores when her doorbell rang. She wondered who could be visiting in the middle of the pandemic, given that many institutions were forced to shut down and households had to quarantine and practice social distancing. To her surprise and delight, it was a friendly face from her parish of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez in Woodstock. Previous 1 … 195 196 197 … 415 Next