local news Eastern VicariateLocal NewsNewsObituariesUrban VicariateWestern Vicariate Sister Madeleine Chaffers, longtime educator, dies at 94 Catholic Review StaffSeptember 14, 20172 min read A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Madeleine Chaffers was offered Aug. 28 at Villa Assumpta in Baltimore. Sister Madeleine died Aug. 19. She was 94 and a vowed member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 68 years. FeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsSocial JusticeUrban Vicariate Archbishop Lori shows support for young immigrants facing possible deportation Catholic Review StaffSeptember 14, 20174 min read In a show of support for young undocumented immigrants who could face deportation if the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is eliminated, Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated a Mass in Spanish at St. Patrick in Fells Point Sept. 13, assuring the immigrant community he stands with them. Local NewsNewsSchoolsSports Spalding girls’ soccer picks up where it left off Kevin J. ParksSeptember 13, 20172 min read The girls’ soccer team from Archbishop Spalding High School began its Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference schedule in the same fashion it ended 2016, with a hard-fought victory over rival Notre Dame Preparatory. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWorship & Sacraments Rosary Congress is powerful opportunity for prayer and renewal George P. Matysek Jr.September 12, 20173 min read People throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will renew their commitment to prayer and the message of Fatima during the archdiocese’s first-ever Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Congress. FeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsWestern Vicariate Columbia parish celebrates 50 years as a community united in diversity Kit CrossSeptember 11, 20176 min read The concept of the interfaith center stems from the city’s own beginning 50 years ago during a time when the United States was still grappling with segregation. Eastern VicariateFeatureLocal NewsNewsParishes Rebuilt 2.0: Nativity parish dedicates new church Paul McMullenSeptember 8, 20177 min read A Catholic parish that was practicing the New Evangelization before the term was branded celebrated the opening of its new worship space Sept. 8. FeatureLocal NewsNewsReligious Freedom Archbishop Lori calls line of questioning of judicial nominee ‘deeply disappointing’ George P. Matysek Jr.September 8, 20174 min read “These comments are a reminder that we must remain vigilant against latent bigotries that may still infect our national soul,” Archbishop William E. Lori said. Black Catholic MinistryLocal NewsNewsSchoolsUrban Vicariate Study finds that black students benefit from black teachers Kyle TaylorSeptember 8, 20173 min read “I do think that African-American students need teachers and instructors with a deep understanding and respect of their culture,” said Dr. La Uanah King-Cassell, principal of Ss. James and John Catholic School in East Baltimore. Eastern VicariateLocal NewsNewsObituariesUrban Vicariate Sister Regina Russell, D.C., ministered as child care worker, teacher Catholic Review StaffSeptember 8, 20171 min read A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Regina Russell was offered Aug. 24 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. FeatureLocal NewsMinistryNewsPrison MinistryUrban VicariateVideoWestern Vicariate The Least of These: Care for prisoners doesn’t stop after release Paul McMullenSeptember 8, 20179 min read “I found Christ in these men, and they shared it with me. It didn’t matter whether they were Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, there was a respect,” Father Canterna said. “The key is love. The key is your presence, your oneness with that person. You have to give of yourself, like Jesus did.” Previous 1 … 264 265 266 … 323 Next