local news Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Sarah Ann Sharkey, O.P., dies at 83 Catholic Review StaffJanuary 30, 20251 min read A funeral Mass for Adrian Dominican Sister Sarah Ann Sharkey, formerly known as Sister John Peter, was offered Nov. 26 at St. Catherine Chapel in Adrian, Mich. Sister Sarah Ann died Nov. 19. She was 83 and in the 64th year of her religious profession. EvangelizationFeatureLocal NewsNews Father Riccardo to speak on core mysteries of faith in Ellicott City Feb. 11 Katie V. JonesJanuary 30, 20252 min read Father John Riccardo and the Acts XXIX Team will be the featured speakers during a Feb. 11 “evening of renewal and worship” beginning at 7 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Baltimore Catholic League announces dates for 2025 basketball championships Catholic Review StaffJanuary 29, 20253 min read The Baltimore Catholic League will play its 54th-annual BCL basketball tournament at Loyola University Maryland’s Reitz Arena over four days, beginning Feb. 27 and concluding March 3. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Faith, fun resound as Archbishop Lori, school leaders open Catholic Schools Week in Archdiocese of Baltimore Katie V. JonesJanuary 28, 20255 min read For the first school day of Catholic School Week, Archbishop William E. Lori, Superintendent Donna Hargens and Chancellor Gregory A. Farno found themselves back in school Jan. 27, joining children at three elementary schools for a day filled with faith and fun. FeatureKnights of ColumbusLocal NewsNewsVocations Archbishop Lori dedicates McGivney House of Formation Katie V. JonesJanuary 28, 20254 min read The new Blessed Michael J. McGivney Propaedeutic House of Formation in Baltimore was formally dedicated and blessed by Archbishop William E. Lori at a ceremony Jan. 23 after extensive renovations to a former visitor center and the completion of an additional building. Local NewsNewsObituaries Father Patrick Flynn, who ministered in Annapolis, dies at 83 Catholic Review StaffJanuary 28, 20252 min read Redemptorist Father Patrick Flynn, who served the parish of St. Mary in Annapolis for nearly two decades, died Jan. 14 in his native South Africa. He was 83. FeatureJournalismLocal NewsNewsSchools Emmy award-winning journalist navigates path to success with help from Catholic education George P. Matysek Jr.January 28, 20259 min read Two-time Emmy-winning reporter Stephon Dingle credits the Catholic education he received at Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School in Essex for helping shape him into the man he is today. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools A look at the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s five Blue Ribbon Schools Katie V. JonesJanuary 28, 20259 min read Five elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are among 356 schools nationwide to be recognized as National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. BishopsFeatureImmigration and MigrationLocal NewsMaryland Catholic ConferenceNews Maryland’s Catholic bishops affirm solidarity with immigrants, recommit to advocacy Catholic Review StaffJanuary 27, 20252 min read Maryland’s Catholic bishops, including three from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, released a joint statement Jan. 27 expressing solidarity with immigrants and recommitting to advocate for policies that protect rights and uphold the dignity of that community. EvangelizationFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: St. Paul Street Evangelization Catholic Review StaffJanuary 27, 20251 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Bob Wilson, who now works with St. Paul Street Evangelization in Michigan, about the motivation and methods for reaching out to people to invite them to a relationship with Jesus in the Catholic Church. Previous 1 … 54 55 56 … 414 Next