local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Father Joseph P. Lacey, S.J., longtime pastor of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, dies at 85 Lisa HarlowApril 6, 20265 min read Jesuit Father Joseph P. Lacey, who spent more than two decades as pastor of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez in Woodstock and 22 years as a missionary in India, died March 28 at the St. Claude La Colombière Jesuit Community in Baltimore. He was 85. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Mary Gess Kirby, R.S.M., former Mercy High School counselor, dies at 92 Catholic Review StaffApril 5, 20262 min read A funeral Mass for Religious Sister of Mercy Mary Gess Kirby will be offered April 11 at 11 a.m. at Mercy Medical Center’s McAuley Chapel in Baltimore. Sister Gess died March 27. She was 92 and had been a Sister of Mercy for 68 years. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon John ‘Happy Jack’ Martin dedicated life to delivering faith, smiles Jay SorgiApril 3, 20263 min read Deacon John Martin, who served many years at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died March 25. He was known for his compassion and warmth. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Father Frank Brauer remembered as quiet yet fun priest dedicated to parishioners Katie V. JonesApril 2, 20265 min read That commitment to fostering community, even in challenging circumstances, defined Father Frank Brauer’s priesthood. He died March 30 in Florida after a short time in hospice care. He was 79. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Mary Sheehan, D.C., dies at 86 Catholic Review StaffApril 2, 20261 min read A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Mary (Mary Helena) Sheehan was offered March 27 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Mary died March 22. She was 86. FeatureHealth CareLocal NewsNews Mercy Medical Center brings past, present together to inspire future Katie V. JonesApril 2, 20264 min read The classical music cued and so began an episode of Mercy’s four-part, hour-long series that brings historical medical figures together with modern-age Mercy doctors for a discussion on the challenges and advancements each have faced in the medical world. Archbishop’s MinistryEasterFeatureLocal NewsNewsWorship & Sacraments Baltimore Chrism Mass draws 1,400 to witness to ‘liberating power of God’ Christopher GuntyMarch 31, 202610 min read The five men who will be ordained to the priesthood in June each had a special role in the chrism Mass March 30 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Three carried the oils that would be blessed in the Mass, one preached the Gospel and another assisted Archbishop William E. Lori at the altar. EasterFeatureLocal NewsNews Archdiocese of Baltimore experiences significant surge in numbers of people entering the Catholic Church Carole Norris GreeneMarch 31, 20266 min read More than 1,280 across the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be joining the Catholic Church this Easter – a count based on those who attended the archdiocese’s formal rites and one that does not include several hundred others at some parishes. Arts & CultureEnvironmentFeatureLocal NewsNewsSaints She sings – and plants make the music George P. Matysek Jr.March 30, 20265 min read It won’t be anything like the carnivorous alien plant that crooned Motown in “Little Shop of Horrors,” but an upcoming concert at St. Louis in Clarksville promises something almost as unusual: music made with the help of plants. Arts & CultureCR RadioEnvironmentFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Protecting the Environment Catholic Review StaffMarch 30, 20261 min read In this Earth Day-themed episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George Matysek explores how faith can inspire care for creation through the perspectives of two guests. Previous 1 … 7 8 9 … 421 Next
