local news 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. FeatureLentLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Lent and Fasting Catholic News ServiceMarch 3, 20251 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon’s Bench blog about his new book, “A Handy Little Guide to Fasting” from OSV Books. They discuss the essential practices of Lent for Catholics – prayer, fasting and almsgiving – and how to enhance your spiritual life in this penitential season. FeatureHispanic MinistryImmigration and MigrationLocal NewsNews In midst of uncertainty on immigration, Archdiocese of Baltimore provides support Kurt JensenMarch 3, 202512 min read Parishes and Catholic agencies such as Catholic Charities hope to embody the Gospel parable of the Good Samaritan by providing care for those in the immigrant community. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools IHM students herald long-awaited postcards from space Catholic Review StaffFebruary 28, 20253 min read In 2022, IHM students embarked on a unique educational adventure as part of the Blue Origin Club for the Future program. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Former longtime pastor of Holy Spirit in Joppa dies Katie V. JonesFebruary 27, 20255 min read Father Joseph C. Simmons, the former longtime pastor of Holy Spirit in Joppa, who led major construction projects and was remembered for his presence to parishioners, died Feb. 25 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He had just turned 89 Feb. 19. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to Come Archbishop Lori issues merger decree for two East Baltimore parishes Christopher GuntyFebruary 26, 20254 min read Archbishop William E. Lori issued a decree Feb. 22 for the merger of St. Leo the Great Parish in Little Italy and nearby St. Vincent de Paul Parish. The merger is effective July 1. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsUncategorized Summer camps combine academics with fun for a glimpse of Catholic colleges Deidre C. MaysFebruary 26, 20256 min read For 50 high-achieving high school students, the First Ascent program at Mount St. Mary’s University last summer was more than just a week on the Emmitsburg campus. It was a glimpse into college life, complete with academics, community building and personal growth. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSocial Justice Social Ministry planning conference scheduled for March 8 at Calvert Hall Gerry JacksonFebruary 25, 20253 min read For nearly 50 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development’s Social Ministry Convocation has been a staple for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, enabling it to inspire, educate and support the mission to fight systemic poverty. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Father Nixon Mullah, S.S.J., dies at 51 Catholic Review StaffFebruary 24, 20251 min read A memorial Mass for Josephite Father Nixon Mullah will be offered Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at St. Luke in Washington, D.C. Previous 1 … 58 59 60 … 422 Next
