local news Baltimore BasilicaLocal NewsNews John Carroll lecture reveals history of Catholicism in U.S. Catholic ReviewApril 25, 20084 min read As part of an ongoing celebration of the 200th anniversary of the elevation of Baltimore to archdiocesan status, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien introduced the John Carroll Lecture series April 22 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore. The series focuses on the history and heritage of Catholicism in America. Local NewsNewsObituaries Father Funk, Frederick pastor, dies George P. Matysek Jr.February 21, 20083 min read Father Wayne G. Funk, the longtime pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Frederick who was known for his encouraging, pastoral presence, died Feb. 16 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The 70-year-old priest had battled cancer for nearly five years. Local NewsNews Clarksville parish restores 1855 chapel George P. Matysek Jr.February 7, 20083 min read After a recently completed $700,000 restoration, the small chapel has been stabilized, a new roof added, the exterior made over and the interior returned to the elegant simplicity that characterized the structure at the time it was erected in 1855. Local NewsNews Baltimore-born bishop returns to his church 155 years later Catholic ReviewJanuary 24, 20082 min read One-hundred-fifty-five years after he died in Maryland, Baltimore native Bishop John J. Chanche was interred Jan. 19 at St. Mary Basilica in Natchez, Miss. Bishop Chanche helped establish the Natchez basilica when he served as the southern city’s first Catholic bishop. Local NewsNews Father Lavin’s book urges compassion for new immigrants George P. Matysek Jr.January 24, 20084 min read ANNAPOLIS – Father John Lavin, C.Ss.R., still chuckles when he remembers the day Jesus got held up by U.S. Customs. Local NewsNews Mercy, IND rivalry tunes up for 42nd showdown Catholic ReviewJanuary 21, 20082 min read The Towson Center Arena will be streaming red and blue on Jan. 25 as the 42nd meeting, known as “The Game,” of the Institute of Notre Dame and Mercy High School tips off at 7:30 p.m. Local NewsNews Mass for Mother Lange celebrates her sainthood cause Chaz MuthJanuary 17, 20083 min read To know the background of Mother Mary Lange was to appreciate the atmosphere May 8 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, where Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien led a Mass to pray for her sainthood. Local NewsNewsReligious FreedomSaints Cumberland remembers Bishop Walsh, its missionary hero George P. Matysek Jr.January 10, 20084 min read Twenty-seven years after his death, leaders of Bishop Walsh’s home parish are working to raise awareness about a man whose virtuous exploits seem less recognized with each passing decade. Local NewsNewsVocations New S.S.N.D. leader outlines priorities George P. Matysek Jr.December 6, 20073 min read In the face of what she sees as an increasingly polarized and splintered world, the newly-elected global leader of the School Sisters of Notre Dame said she hopes to promote a sense of solidarity among humanity. Child & Youth ProtectionLocal NewsNews St. Leo pastor accused of abuse, removed from ministry Catholic Review StaffNovember 22, 20074 min read The pastor of St. Leo church in Little Italy has been removed from ministry by his religious order and stripped of his faculties to function as a priest. Previous 1 … 411 412 413 … 419 Next
