local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsUrban Vicariate Bishop Madden celebrates 50 years as a priest Christopher GuntyJune 29, 20175 min read The archbishop called Bishop Madden “the whole package,” noting that his simplicity of dedication was inspiring. Black Catholic MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsObituariesUrban VicariateYoung Adult MinistryYouth Ministry Nationally recognized youth minister from Baltimore dies at 52 Erik ZygmontJune 28, 20175 min read “He was a preacher, but he was also a strategic thinker. He was always asking, ‘What does it take to do youth ministry well?’ and ‘What’s the vision here?’ ” Campus MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Father Kevin Ewing ordained to priesthood in joyful ceremony Erik ZygmontJune 26, 20175 min read Father Ewing exhibited a demeanor of peace and joy as he processed down the center aisle of the cathedral toward what promises to be his greatest adventure, a lifetime as a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Local NewsNewsSchoolsWestern Vicariate Tempered by faith, St. John’s Catholic Prep grad pursues greatness Erik ZygmontJune 26, 20172 min read “My favorite classes,” said Michael Wohlfarth, salutatorian at St. John’s Catholic Prep, “were the ones that gave me a taste of what I might want to do with my life.” Eastern VicariateFeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsMinistryNewsUrban VicariateWestern Vicariate The Least of These: Welcoming the stranger Erik ZygmontJune 26, 20177 min read Fleeing El Salvador and a threat to her life, a young woman found refuge and new life in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. She is among the many immigrants welcomed by the Catholic Church. Local NewsNewsSchoolsUrban Vicariate Mercy High School offers international scope Mary K. TilghmanJune 24, 20174 min read Christine Joy “CJ” Escobar, a native of the Philippines, and Catherine Zuzarte, a first-generation Pakistani-American, often feel torn between the lands of their parents and their American community. At Baltimore’s Mercy High School, however, they always felt at home. FeatureFortnight for FreedomLocal NewsNewsReligious Freedom Fortnight for Freedom: Archbishop Lori urges faithful to work for ‘holiness of freedom and freedom for holiness’ Erik ZygmontJune 22, 20176 min read Archbishop Lori urged Catholics to develop in their hearts “the holiness of freedom and freedom for holiness – an irrepressible spirit of freedom, courage and mission that no earthly power can take away from us.” Eastern VicariateLocal NewsNewsSchools Mount de Sales graduate finds sense of community Karen Sampson HoffmanJune 21, 20172 min read From her volleyball teammates to her bandmates in productions of “Beauty and the Beast” and “Oliver!,” Zoe Kreisel found her community at Mount de Sales Academy. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Mary Alvita Maguire, educator, dies at 94 Catholic Review StaffJune 21, 20172 min read A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Alvita Maguire was offered June 7 at Villa Assumpta in Baltimore. Sister Alvita died May 27; she was 94. Local NewsNewsSchools Results Oriented: John Carroll’s Hinke engineered for giving back Lisa HarlowJune 20, 20172 min read Nick Hinke built an impressive resume at The John Carroll School in Bel Air: atop a class of 162 students, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and central defender on the soccer team. Previous 1 … 288 289 290 … 342 Next