local news #IamCatholicFeatureLocal NewsNewsParishesYouth Programs Vacation Bible school: No lions, tigers and bears, but horses, games, snacks – and Scripture Kevin J. ParksJuly 25, 20195 min read As Cherry Hill, Hydes and Linthicum Heights show, the concept of Vacation Bible School encompasses many approaches and activities. #IamCatholicFeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsUrban Vicariate Plea to ‘walk with them’ resonates at refugee-themed Highlandtown Stations of the Cross Paul McMullenJuly 24, 20196 min read The pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús led the public display of support for migrants and refugees. #IamCatholicBlack Catholic MinistrydeaconsFeatureLocal NewsNewsPriests and DeaconsUrban Vicariate Black clergy, religious women soak up Baltimore history at joint conference Paul McMullenJuly 23, 20196 min read The gathering began with a Mass honoring jubilarians at Historic St. Francis Xavier, the first Black Catholic church in the United States. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWorld News Bishop Brennan prepares to address issues in West Virginia Christopher GuntyJuly 23, 20194 min read Bishop Mark E. Brennan, named by Pope Francis July 23 as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va., acknowledged that he will face difficulties in his new post. The diocese encompasses the whole state of West Virginia, home to some of the poorest people in the country and an epicenter for the opioid crisis. “I have to just get to know the people and the places and get there.” BishopsEastern VicariateFeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsUncategorizedWorld News Bishop Brennan named to lead Wheeling-Charleston diocese Christopher GuntyJuly 23, 20199 min read Pope Francis named Bishop Mark E. Brennan as bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which encompasses the state of West Virginia. The July 23 announcement was publicized in Washington, D.C., by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. He will become the ninth bishop of the diocese, which had been the Diocese of Wheeling from its founding in 1850 until 1962, when it became the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Local NewsNewsWorld News Audit firm, other financial controls announced for West Virginia diocese Christopher GuntyJuly 22, 20197 min read The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, has selected a new external auditor as part of the progress that has been made since Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield as head of the diocese in September 2018. Local NewsNewsObituariesUncategorized Sister Dorothy Rachuba, SSND, taught in Baltimore Catholic schools for 60 years, dies at age 92 Catholic Review StaffJuly 17, 20192 min read Sister Dorothy first encountered the School Sisters of Notre Dame at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Highlandtown. FeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsPriests and Deacons Highlandtown parish plans July 23 refugee-themed ‘Way of the Cross’ Paul McMullenJuly 17, 20194 min read The pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús wants to alleviate fear in the immigrant community. #IamCatholicEastern VicariateFeatureLocal NewsNews In retirement, Fullerton parishioner keeps an eye on the heavens Mary K. TilghmanJuly 16, 20195 min read Jim O’Leary spent 44 years as a senior scientist at the Maryland Science Center. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Jordan Marie Goeke, OSF, served at St. Joseph Hospital Catholic Review StaffJuly 13, 20191 min read The Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia served for 11 years as assistant director of nursing services at St. Joseph Hospital. Previous 1 … 283 284 285 … 412 Next