local news #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNews Catholic Men’s Fellowship to offer message of hope amid pandemic struggles Tim SwiftMarch 16, 20213 min read While the virtual format consisting of pre-recorded videos will require some sacrifices, Roberts said, the change provides men who may not have normally attended the conference in person an opportunity to experience it from the comfort of their own homes. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeRadio InterviewSaintsYear of St. Joseph Baltimore-based Josephites, zealous promoters of devotion to St. Joseph, elated by year dedicated to the saint George P. Matysek Jr.March 16, 20215 min read “We’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” said Father Fest, a former longtime pastor of St. Veronica in the Cherry Hill section of Baltimore who now serves as pastor of St. Joseph in Alexandria, Va. “St. Joseph is finally getting his due.” AppointmentsFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including new pastor in Catonsville Archdiocese of BaltimoreMarch 16, 20211 min read Archbishop William E. Lori has announced clergy appointments, including a new pastor in Catonsville. FeatureLocal NewsNewsYear of St. Joseph Ten Archdiocese of Baltimore churches designated pilgrimage sites during Year of St. Joseph George P. Matysek Jr.March 16, 20213 min read Archbishop William E. Lori has designated ten churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore named for St. Joseph as official pilgrimage sites where people can pray and meditate during the Year of St. Joseph that runs through Dec. 8, 2021. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Anita Maleski, IHM, taught at St. Agnes School, dies at age 75 Catholic Review StaffMarch 12, 20212 min read Sister Anita Maleski, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died March 3 at her home in Dupont, Pa. Sister Anita, who taught at St. Agnes School in Catonsville in the 1970s, was 75. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsSaintsWestern Vicariate Treasured artifacts that belonged to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton return to Emmitsburg Mary K. TilghmanMarch 12, 20215 min read “They’re here to help us tell her story and make Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton more relatable,” said Rob Judge, executive director of the Seton Shrine. FeatureLocal NewsNews Cardinal Gibbons, who died 100 years ago, was committed to Ireland Mark HolanMarch 11, 20214 min read Before his death the week after St. Patrick’s Day in 1921, Cardinal James Gibbons helped send humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Ireland, concluding a lifelong commitment to the country. #IamCatholicFeatureIt’s about loveLocal NewsNewsWestern Vicariate Love connects China with Frostburg Karen Sampson HoffmanMarch 10, 20214 min read Francis Tam grew up in Macao, China, where his family tried to find a bride for him. After he took a teaching job at Frostburg State University and settled in Allegany County, he met Margaret McGann and realized that his family’s choices of prospective wives were not right for him. #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview RADIO INTERVIEW: Freedom from addiction to pornography Catholic Review StaffMarch 9, 20211 min read On the March 7 episode of “Catholic Review Radio,” Father Brian Nolan spoke with Father Sean Kilcawley, director of family life and a priest of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, about how to support parents whose children have been exposed to pornography. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Father Paul Witthauer, remembered for pastoral presence, dies at 87 George P. Matysek Jr.March 8, 20218 min read Those who knew Father Witthauer said the priest was devoted to his parishioners and had a gift for being present for them. “I think Father Paul just wanted to give people the priesthood,” said Father T. Austin Murphy Jr., a former pastor of Our Lady of Hope and St. Luke in Edgemere. Previous 1 … 244 245 246 … 435 Next
