local news Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Bernardus Dwyer, I.H.M., dies at 93 Catholic Review StaffJanuary 31, 20191 min read A funeral Mass was offered for Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary M. Bernardus Dwyer Jan. 31 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She died Jan. 27 at age 93. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Trending up: Some schools see substantial enrollment gains Paul McMullenJanuary 31, 20196 min read Enrollment at the 19 Catholic high schools, three middle schools and 42 K-8s in the Archdiocese of Baltimore remains stable across the board, thanks in part to the BOOST scholarship program – and innovative leadership and marketing. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Changed landscape: Girls’ athletic programs at Catholic high schools elevate their game Paul McMullenJanuary 30, 20195 min read The annual showcase basketball game between the Institute of Notre Dame and Mercy High School serves as another reminder of how far athletics have come at Catholic girls’ high schools. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRespect LifeSchools Special Olympian ‘a light that shines’ at Gambrills school Emily Rosenthal AlsterJanuary 29, 20194 min read Gogue is in her 15th year as a valued member of the Incarnation community, where she works in the after-school program and volunteers as a classroom helper. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsWorld Youth Day Panama 2019Young Adult MinistryYouth Ministry Archbishop Lori leads Stations of the Cross during ‘Panama in the Capital’ event Norma Montenegro FlynnJanuary 28, 20197 min read As World Youth Day 2019 came to a close in Panama, about 1,400 young adults representing about 20 dioceses throughout the United States gathered Jan. 26 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., to join in the joy, prayer and fellowship of the global event. Local NewsNewsSchools Northeast Baltimore schools collaborate in service Catholic Review StaffJanuary 24, 20192 min read Five schools in Northeast Baltimore collaborated to collect canned goods for local food pantries, allowing the students a fun way to compete and serve others at the same time. In the 2018-19 competition, more than 10,000 cans were collected. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Mary Clement Hemler dies at 86 Catholic Review StaffJanuary 24, 20191 min read A funeral Mass was offered for Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Sister Mary Clement Hemler Dec. 29, 2018, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRespect LifeSchools $10 million to BOOST, more updates, as General Assembly begins Emily Rosenthal AlsterJanuary 24, 20193 min read Two weeks into the 2019 Maryland General Assembly, measures supported by the Maryland Catholic Conference are getting attention in Annapolis. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWorld Youth Day Panama 2019Young Adult MinistryYouth Ministry Door opens to Panama for Baltimore parishioner Paul McMullenJanuary 23, 20192 min read While Brandon “B.J.” Pinkney hopes to improve his prayer life at 2019 World Youth Day, it’s hard to imagine him coming home with any more gratitude than what he took to Panama. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Weekend retreat helps young men discern religious calling Rus VanWesterveltJanuary 22, 20194 min read A discernment retreat held at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park attracted 16 participants considering religious life. Previous 1 … 300 301 302 … 412 Next