local news Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Jamesann McCue, I.H.M., dies at 90 Catholic Review StaffDecember 3, 20181 min read Sister Jamesann served as a teacher in schools in Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, Florida, Maryland, Peru and in the Archdiocese of Baltimore at St. Rita Elementary School in Dundalk from 1983 to 86. FeatureLocal NewsNews Advent, a time of preparation, begins Dec. 2 Catholic Review StaffDecember 1, 20182 min read Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore and around the world will mark the beginning of Advent Dec. 2 when the four-week period of preparation for the coming of Christ begins. It also marks the start of a new liturgical year in the Catholic Church. FeatureLocal NewsNames and NumbersNews Names & Numbers: By the Book Catholic Review StaffNovember 30, 20183 min read This installment of Names & Numbers is dedicated to recently released books that have a link to the Archdiocese of Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWestern Vicariate Faith guides family of Taneytown boy diagnosed with rare condition Emily Rosenthal AlsterNovember 30, 20186 min read As their 5-year-old son battles a rare condition with polio-like symptoms, a Taneytown family finds strength in faith and support from family and friends. Child & Youth ProtectionDivine WorshipFeatureLocal NewsNewsWestern VicariateWorship & Sacraments Ijamsville composer strikes a chord with faithful amid sexual abuse crisis Emily Rosenthal AlsterNovember 28, 20184 min read “How Can We Pray?” was written by Zachary Stachowski, director of music ministry at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Ijamsville, moved by the anger he felt immediately after the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on clergy sexual abuse was released in mid-August. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Air Force pilot, Baltimore Catholic school alum killed in crash Emily Rosenthal AlsterNovember 28, 20185 min read John Graziano died Nov. 13 in a T-38 Talon crash at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas. He was 28, and a beloved member of the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNews Little Sisters of the Poor believe they were robbed after Christmas shopping George P. Matysek Jr.November 27, 20183 min read Apparent Good Samaritans turned out to be nothing of the sort after allegedly stealing Christmas presents from two Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Costco in Columbia Nov. 26. FeatureLocal NewsNews Adoration chapel in Towson celebrates 20 years of perpetual prayer Rus VanWesterveltNovember 26, 20185 min read The perpetual adoration chapel at Immaculate Conception in Towson is celebrating its 20th anniversary. FeatureLocal NewsNews All in a day’s ministry Mary K. TilghmanNovember 24, 20183 min read By the time Father James D. Proffitt finally put his feet up Nov. 10, he’d presided at a funeral and a wedding, baptized three babies, heard confessions for an hour, presided at the Saturday vigil Mass and administered the anointing of the sick. Archbishop’s MinistryBaltimore BasilicaBlack Catholic MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeWorld News ‘Resilient faith:’ Josephites celebrate 125 years of ministry George P. Matysek Jr.November 21, 20188 min read The Baltimore-based Josephites celebrated their 125th anniversary with a special Mass Nov. 17 at the Baltimore Basilica. Previous 1 … 220 221 222 … 325 Next