local news 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. #IamCatholicDisabilities MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRespect LifeWestern Vicariate Camp GLOW smiles brighten Howard County parishioner’s battle with cancer Kevin J. ParksJuly 11, 20194 min read Even cancer couldn’t keep Jane De Hitta away from her role as a companion at a camp for adults with disabilities. #IamCatholicCatholic CharitiesFeatureLocal NewsNewsPositively Catholic Catholic Charities program hones ability to secure substantive employment Paul McMullenJuly 8, 20198 min read St. Edward’s Workforce Development Center partners with Vehicles for Change on Baltimore’s west side. Local NewsNewsObituariesSchools Sister Margaret Maureen Thompson, OSF, spent 56 years in Baltimore Archdiocese Catholic Review StaffJuly 4, 20191 min read Sister Margaret Maureen taught at six schools inside and around the Baltimore Beltway. Previous 1 … 306 307 308 … 435 Next
