local news #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. #IamCatholicCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop Lori addresses faithful about pandemic Archbishop William E. LoriMarch 18, 20204 min read I know the profound sense of hurt so many of our people are experiencing without the ability to receive our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Catholic CharitiesCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsSt. Vincent de Paul Baltimore Amid coronavirus, ‘grab and go’ becomes the norm for Baltimore’s Catholic soup kitchens Paul McMullenMarch 18, 20205 min read Across the Archdiocese of Baltimore and throughout the United States, families and individuals rush to grocery stores to stock their pantries and refrigerators in response to the possibility that the coronavirus could have people stuck in their homes for the coming weeks, if not months. Food uncertainty, meanwhile, was already a constant consideration for those […] CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Mercy fast tracks new intensive care ward amid coronavirus crisis Tim SwiftMarch 18, 20203 min read Mercy Health Services received approval March 18 from the state of Maryland to add an additional 32-bed inpatient acute care unit to its Baltimore hospital to cope with the growing threat of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsNews Archdiocese of Baltimore rolls out new national system to receive complaints against bishops Christopher GuntyMarch 16, 20207 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore implemented locally a new national reporting system for allegations against bishops for sexual misconduct that was activated March 16. Archbishop’s MinistryCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsVideo Archbishop Lori leads Mass in ‘extraordinary times’ for coronavirus Christopher GuntyMarch 15, 20207 min read If all the people watching the livestream of the 11 a.m. Mass March 15 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland had been in the cathedral itself, it would have been filled to capacity. CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNewsPress Release Masses Cancelled in Archdiocese of Baltimore Archdiocese of BaltimoreMarch 14, 20201 min read After receiving an update from State officials late today on the current impact of the COVID-19 virus and acting on the advice of medical professionals, Archbishop William E Lori has determined that to safeguard the well-being the faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and to prevent further community spread of the virus, all public Masses are canceled until further notice. #IamCatholicCoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop Lori encourages prayer against coronavirus Catholic Review StaffMarch 13, 20201 min read Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore and Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, invites all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and all members of the Knights of Columbus and their families to join him in praying this special prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary. CoronavirusFeatureLocal NewsNews At the forefront of the U.S. response to coronavirus is a devout Baltimore Catholic Tim SwiftMarch 13, 20206 min read As Redfield helps lead the federal response to the growing threat of the coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, his pastor and friends say his years of work studying viruses along with his deep Catholic faith will help guide the country through the crisis. Previous 1 … 285 286 287 … 435 Next