local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsUrban Vicariate Ellerslie Avenue building has been a center of ministry for 100 years Emily Rosenthal AlsterSeptember 18, 20176 min read Exactly 100 years to the day when Cardinal James Gibbons dedicated St. Elizabeth Home as an orphanage for African-American children in Baltimore, former orphans were among those returning to the building Sept. 17 for a special Mass celebrating a century of diverse ministry at the site. Local NewsNewsWestern Vicariate National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes to dedicate Shrine of St. Sharbel Catholic Review StaffSeptember 15, 20172 min read The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg will host a day of celebration in honor of the dedication of the Shrine of St. Sharbel. Eastern VicariateFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsWestern Vicariate Presence: Pastors embrace active role at K-8 schools Paul McMullenSeptember 14, 20176 min read The Catholic Review visited with three priests who consider it a privilege to minister to a parish school. Eastern VicariateLocal NewsNewsObituariesUrban VicariateWestern Vicariate Sister Madeleine Chaffers, longtime educator, dies at 94 Catholic Review StaffSeptember 14, 20172 min read A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Madeleine Chaffers was offered Aug. 28 at Villa Assumpta in Baltimore. Sister Madeleine died Aug. 19. She was 94 and a vowed member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 68 years. FeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsSocial JusticeUrban Vicariate Archbishop Lori shows support for young immigrants facing possible deportation Catholic Review StaffSeptember 14, 20174 min read In a show of support for young undocumented immigrants who could face deportation if the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is eliminated, Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated a Mass in Spanish at St. Patrick in Fells Point Sept. 13, assuring the immigrant community he stands with them. Local NewsNewsSchoolsSports Spalding girls’ soccer picks up where it left off Kevin J. ParksSeptember 13, 20172 min read The girls’ soccer team from Archbishop Spalding High School began its Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference schedule in the same fashion it ended 2016, with a hard-fought victory over rival Notre Dame Preparatory. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWorship & Sacraments Rosary Congress is powerful opportunity for prayer and renewal George P. Matysek Jr.September 12, 20173 min read People throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will renew their commitment to prayer and the message of Fatima during the archdiocese’s first-ever Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Congress. FeatureHispanic MinistryLocal NewsNewsWestern Vicariate Columbia parish celebrates 50 years as a community united in diversity Kit CrossSeptember 11, 20176 min read The concept of the interfaith center stems from the city’s own beginning 50 years ago during a time when the United States was still grappling with segregation. Eastern VicariateFeatureLocal NewsNewsParishes Rebuilt 2.0: Nativity parish dedicates new church Paul McMullenSeptember 8, 20177 min read A Catholic parish that was practicing the New Evangelization before the term was branded celebrated the opening of its new worship space Sept. 8. FeatureLocal NewsNewsReligious Freedom Archbishop Lori calls line of questioning of judicial nominee ‘deeply disappointing’ George P. Matysek Jr.September 8, 20174 min read “These comments are a reminder that we must remain vigilant against latent bigotries that may still infect our national soul,” Archbishop William E. Lori said. Previous 1 … 339 340 341 … 400 Next