local news EvangelizationFeatureLocal NewsNewsWorship & Sacraments Hundreds prepare to be received into the Catholic Church Katie V. JonesMarch 10, 20258 min read The archdiocese reported that 320 catechumens – those like Jay St. John who have not been baptized – and 458 candidates – those who are baptized but have not received one or more of the sacraments of initiation – participated in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion liturgy at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland on March 9. Local NewsNewsObituaries Brother Eric J. Henderson, F.S.C., dies at 82 Catholic Review StaffMarch 10, 20251 min read A funeral Mass for Christian Brother Eric J. Henderson was offered Feb. 21 at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. Brother Eric died Feb. 13. He was 82. FeatureLocal NewsNewsScouting Archdiocese honored for its extensive work with scouting Gerry JacksonMarch 7, 20254 min read The Baltimore Area Council of Scouting America held its annual volunteer recognition reception and dinner Feb. 20 in Rosedale and the Archdiocese of Baltimore came away with one of the event’s most prestigious awards: the 2024 Chartered Organization of the Year. FeatureLocal NewsMaryland General AssemblyNewsSchools Youths rally for continued state support for nonpublic school students George P. Matysek Jr.March 6, 20255 min read Meant to capture the attention of lawmakers, the signs highlighted the importance of continued funding for important state programs such as the BOOST (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today) scholarship initiative that provides tuition assistance to help students from low-income families attend nonpublic schools in Maryland. Archbishop’s MinistryEvangelizationFeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Archbishop Lori fosters ‘missionary creativity’ in new pastoral letter Christopher GuntyMarch 6, 20256 min read Archbishop William E. Lori took the occasion of Ash Wednesday, March 5, to release an update to his original 2015 pastoral letter, “A Light Brightly Visible,” to focus on the pastoral implications of implementing the archdiocese’s Seek the City to Come planning that was announced a year ago. Local NewsNewsObituariesUncategorized Sister Evelyn Grudza, who ministered for 64 years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, dies at 92 Catholic Review StaffMarch 6, 20252 min read A funeral Mass was offered Feb. 28 for Franciscan Sister Evelyn Grudza (formerly Sister Philip Marie), a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 70 years. Sister Evelyn, who ministered in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for 64 years, died at Assisi House in Aston, Pa., Feb. 25 at 92. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Notre Dame of Maryland University earns national leadership award Catholic Review StaffMarch 5, 20253 min read Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Board of Trustees was honored with a 2025 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership recognizing higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership and initiative. FeatureLocal NewsNewsRespect Life Pro-life supporter Mark Crosby’s faith deepens after attack Katie V. JonesMarch 5, 20254 min read Mark Crosby looks back on the attack as “the most glorious day of my life.” He believes Jesus allowed the assault as part of his spiritual journey. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWorship & Sacraments Confirmation now set for 9-year-old children in Archdiocese of Baltimore George P. Matysek Jr.March 4, 202510 min read Archbishop William E. Lori is lowering the standard age for confirmation in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to 9. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Mount Carmel caps historic basketball season with first BCL Tournament title Nelson CoffinMarch 4, 20256 min read Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which had recently earned its first Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference crown and proceeded to rise into what Cougars coach Tony Martin called “rare air” by beating the Gaels, 53-38, to sweep the MIAA and BCLT championships. Previous 1 … 43 44 45 … 408 Next
