local news CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Catholic schools closed through April 24 due to COVID-19 Kevin J. ParksMarch 25, 20202 min read James Sellinger, chancellor of education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, announced March 25 that Catholic schools will be closed through April 24, extending a closure period that began March 16 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Archbishop’s MinistryCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop Lori accepts online prayer requests Catholic Review StaffMarch 25, 20201 min read Archbishop William E. Lori announced March 25 that he is inviting people throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore to submit their personal prayer requests for themselves, their families and loved ones so he can include those offerings at his daily Masses. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Under former West Point dean, Mount St. Mary’s reverses enrollment decline Paul McMullenMarch 25, 20206 min read Learn more about Timothy E. Trainor, president of Mount St. Mary’s University, in this Q&A. CoronavirusEvangelizationLocal NewsNews Door-to-door evangelization in East Baltimore stopped mid-mission Edward O’N. HoytMarch 23, 20204 min read As residents looked on in curiosity from their porches and windows in the Joseph Lee/Bayside neighborhood of East Baltimore March 13, a column of color and solemn music split the abandoned streets. FeatureLocal NewsNews Shortened legislative session yields mixed bag, new dynamic for Maryland Catholic Conference Erik ZygmontMarch 23, 20206 min read Taking stock of the Maryland General Assembly’s abbreviated 2020 Legislative Session, Jenny Kraska pointed not to wins and losses but to the novel dynamic imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, which shortened the session. #IamCatholicCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Catholic school learning continues at home Karen Sampson HoffmanMarch 23, 20205 min read Students across the Archdiocese of Baltimore are adjusting to at-home learning. CoronavirusFeatureGivingLocal NewsNews Coronavirus closures slow offertory collections but not parish costs Mary K. TilghmanMarch 21, 20205 min read No Masses during the COVID-19 pandemic could mean several weeks without offertory collections and this has many pastors worried. CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Coronavirus restrictions throw plans for weddings, funerals into disarray Tim SwiftMarch 20, 20204 min read From weddings to baptisms to funerals, the coronavirus pandemic and the social distancing precautions that go with it have thrown solemn and celebratory Catholic services into disarray. #IamCatholicCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Archdiocese’s churches stay connected to parishioners during pandemic Mary K. TilghmanMarch 20, 20204 min read While archdiocesan churches are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, pastors and staff are trying to keep in touch with their parishioners by streaming daily Mass, sending emails or posting online videos. CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Westminster priest thinks outside the box as coronavirus closes the confessional Tim SwiftMarch 19, 20204 min read Amid the current coronavirus pandemic that is keeping most people at home and 6 feet apart to prevent the spread of the virus, St. John Church in Westminster has launched a creative solution to deliver the sacrament of reconciliation. Call it curbside confession. Previous 1 … 274 275 276 … 425 Next
