local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeWorld News Archbishop Lori calls ruling “just” as former police officer found guilty on all three counts in death of Floyd Catholic News ServiceApril 20, 20218 min read “As citizens, we must insist on the elimination of all forms of racism in our societal structures,” Archbishop Lori said. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsMovie & Television ReviewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Oscars and Movies in the pandemic Catholic Review StaffApril 20, 20211 min read John Mulderig of Catholic News Service and Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte talk about about how the pandemic affected moviegoing in 2020 and also give their expert takes on each of the nominees for Best Picture at the upcoming Oscars. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituariesRespect Life Carol Clews, ‘towering figure’ in Maryland’s pro-life community, dies at 78 George P. Matysek Jr.April 19, 20215 min read Carol Clews, the former longtime leader of the Center for Pregnancy Concerns in Baltimore who spearheaded the expansion of pro-life pregnancy resources centers throughout the region and was part of a protracted legal battle to defend free speech rights, died April 16. Child & Youth ProtectionLocal NewsNews Corpus Christi pastor removed from ministry pending investigation Catholic Review StaffApril 19, 20213 min read Father Martin H. Demek, pastor of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Baltimore, has been removed from ministry pending an investigation of child sexual abuse. CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Our Lady of Victory School to close at the end of 2020-21 academic year George P. Matysek Jr.April 16, 20213 min read Citing years of declining enrollment exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and a deficit approaching half a million dollars, leaders of Our Lady of Victory School in Arbutus announced April 16 that the Catholic elementary school will close at the end of the current school year. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon John Langmead, dedicated St. Rita’s pastoral life director, dies at 77 Tim SwiftApril 16, 20213 min read Deacon John Langmead, a former pastoral life director of St. Rita who used his business skills to strengthen the finances of the Dundalk parish, died April 14 of complications of lung cancer in Hemet, Calif. He was 77. Because of a shortage of priests, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has sometimes enlisted deacons such as Deacon […] #IamCatholicCoronavirusFaith FormationFeatureLocal NewsMissionary DisciplesNewsSchools Spirit moving: A dozen St. Augustine School students prepare to enter faith Paul McMullenApril 15, 20216 min read Across the faith spectrum, leaders worry about the faithful remaining home once the coronavirus pandemic ceases. That is not a problem at St. Augustine, where 12 students in the parish school are in the process of entering the Catholic Church. #IamCatholicFeatureKnights of ColumbusLocal NewsNews Maryland Knights of Columbus, Cross Catholic Outreach team up to pack 40,000 meals Matthew LiptakApril 14, 20213 min read Catholics from across the region came together in northeast Baltimore County April 10 to prepare food for tens of thousands of children and their families in need. More than 100 volunteers jumped into production lines to package 40,000 meals. CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsMaryland General AssemblyNewsSchools Maryland legislators increase BOOST funding, pass bills expanding prenatal care grants and giving pandemic relief Patricia ZaporApril 14, 20217 min read In a packed last few days of the 2021 session of the Maryland General Assembly, legislators increased funding for the BOOST (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today) scholarship program and approved several types of support related to the COVID-19 pandemic. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Girls develop skills and strength in NDP’s tech program Erik ZygmontApril 14, 20215 min read NDP’s STEAM program, including the technology path, has attracted notice, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation recognized NDP’s commitment to fostering cyber citizenship with a National FBI Safe Online Surfing Award. Previous 1 … 214 215 216 … 409 Next