local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsWorld News West Virginians meet their new bishop as humble, holy man Christopher GuntyAugust 23, 20197 min read People from around the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston already have a good feeling about their new shepherd, Bishop Mark E. Brennan, who was installed Aug. 22 as the ninth bishop of the diocese. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVideoWorld News Installation for Bishop Brennan focuses on light and service Christopher GuntyAugust 23, 20199 min read Bishop Mark E. Brennan was welcomed Aug. 22 at St. Joseph Cathedral here as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which encompasses the state of West Virginia, in a ceremony filled with song and applause. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsWorld News Bishop Brennan pledges to be ‘good shepherd’ for West Virginia Christopher GuntyAugust 22, 20197 min read Noting that he is an “earthen vessel” who sometimes make mistakes, Bishop Mark E. Brennan said he wants to be a “good shepherd” for the people of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools New leaders to see Baltimore Archdiocese schools into 2020s Erik ZygmontAugust 21, 20197 min read Nine Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have new principals for the 2019-20 school year. They include the first lay leaders of elementary schools in Frederick and Howard counties, and a new order of women religious providing direction at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Baynesville. #IamCatholicBaltimore BasilicaFeatureLocal NewsNewsUrban Vicariate Basilica missionaries bringing Jesus to city streets Christopher GuntyAugust 20, 20197 min read Colin Miller and Nathan Belk are spending their days walking through the streets of downtown Baltimore. They have a backpack in which they might carry some clean pairs of socks for a homeless person or a bottle of water. But they are also carrying with them the word of God and the presence of Christ. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Mary Rita Nangle, nurse and patient advocate Catholic Review StaffAugust 19, 20193 min read A funeral Mass will be offered Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Sisters of Bon Secours Chapel in Marriottsville for Bon Secours Sister Mary Rita Nangle. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNames and NumbersNews Names & Numbers: Summer milestones Catholic Review StaffAugust 19, 20197 min read Included in this month’s Names and Numbers are some major milestones and anniversaries. Local NewsNews Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is holy day of obligation Archdiocese of BaltimoreAugust 14, 20192 min read Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will offer special Masses for the Aug. 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsOur Back Pages Another round with the Woodstock Nun Erik ZygmontAugust 14, 20193 min read The fleeting image of the demure and habited nun furtively flashing the two-finger peace sign in the 1970 documentary “Woodstock” has floated softly through five decades now, a lasting if elusory symbol that touches on the historic music festival but ultimately alights someplace else. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sulpician Father Edward J. Frazer dies at 84 Catholic Review StaffAugust 13, 20191 min read A funeral Mass for Sulpician Father Edward J. Frazer will be offered Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Catonsville. Previous 1 … 196 197 198 … 325 Next