local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Father Lawrence Schanberger, Baltimore native who worked with St. Teresa of Kolkata, dies at 98 Tim SwiftJune 3, 20216 min read Maryknoll Father J. Lawrence Schanberger, whose missionary work spanned the globe, including serving the poor of India with St. Teresa of Kolkata, died May 22 FeatureLocal NewsNewsSaints President’s daughter sees connections to Mother Seton in her life’s journey Kevin ShinkleJune 3, 20217 min read “The question for me is not why I identify with Elizabeth Ann Seton, but how on earth else could I not?” Luci Baines Johnson said. “She resonates with me.” Archbishop’s MinistryCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Region’s bishops reinstate obligation to attend Sunday Mass Christopher GuntyJune 2, 20216 min read The bishops of the Province of Baltimore and the Archdiocese of Washington announced June 2 that they would be lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and holy day Mass obligation that was granted at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. A joint statement from Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington; Baltimore Archbishop […] #IamCatholicBaltimore BasilicaEucharistFeatureLocal NewsNewsUncategorized Baltimore Basilica marks bicentennial with new perpetual adoration chapel Christopher GuntyJune 1, 20219 min read Archbishop William E. Lori, 16th archbishop of Baltimore, celebrated a Mass May 31 to mark the 200th anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Immediately after the Mass, he dedicated a chapel in the basilica’s undercroft for perpetual eucharistic adoration, making the spiritual practice available for the first time ever in the city, as far as parish leaders and researchers can determine. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Minnesota foundation provides boost for students at five Catholic schools in Baltimore archdiocese Paul McMullenJune 1, 20214 min read The high school class of 2021 in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will include nearly 40 students whose education included the assistance of scholarships that began in, of all places, Minnesota. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Agnes Borkowski, OSF, who taught at home parish in Essex, dies at 93 Catholic Review StaffJune 1, 20212 min read Sister Agnes Borkowski, a Baltimore native and professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 72 years, died May 25. #IamCatholicCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Baltimore Archdiocese’s Irvington parish offers serene setting for COVID-19 vaccination clinic Matthew LiptakMay 29, 20215 min read More than one recipient found comfort while waiting for a COVID-19 vaccination May 28, thanks to the grace-filled setting of St. Joseph’s Passionist Monastery Church in Baltimore’s Irvington community. #IamCatholicBaltimore BasilicaFeatureLocal NewsNews Baltimore Basilica looks to next 200 years George P. Matysek Jr.May 28, 20214 min read “I want the basilica to become the parish to the parishes of Baltimore,” Father Boric said. “I want this to be the place where all the parishes know they can come to pray and experience the beauty of our Catholic tradition.” #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirementWestern Vicariate Approaching retirement, Monsignor Luca leaves monumental legacy of parish expansion and pastoral sensitivity George P. Matysek Jr.May 27, 202111 min read “Monumental” is an apt description of Monsignor Joseph L. Luca’s accomplishments at St. Louis Parish in Clarksville. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Seminaries in Archdiocese of Baltimore among those committing to sexual misconduct policy benchmarks Dennis SadowskiMay 27, 20217 min read Eighteen seminaries – including St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore and Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg – have committed to meeting five sexual misconduct policy benchmarks developed by a group of laypeople, seminary leaders and bishops. Previous 1 … 219 220 221 … 419 Next
