local news Local NewsNewsObituaries Suplician Father Gerald L. Brown, who welcomed pope to St. Mary’s seminary, dies at 85 Catholic Review StaffAugust 19, 20242 min read A funeral Mass for Sulpician Father Gerald L. Brown was offered Aug. 19 at Our Lady of the Angels in Catonsville. Father Brown died Aug. 11. He was 85. FeatureJournalismLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewSports Radio Interview: Baltimore sportscaster reflects on his career and Catholic faith Catholic Review StaffAugust 19, 20241 min read Retired Baltimore sportscaster Mark Viviano, a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, spoke with George Matysek about his career and his decision to leave it behind. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon Lehr, who helped get new church built in Hickory, dies at 79 Kurt JensenAugust 16, 20243 min read Deacon Robert “Bob” Lehr, the first member of St. Ignatius parish in Hickory to become a permanent deacon and a key figure in the building of a new church in 2001, died Aug. 11 following a fall at his home in Forest Hill. He was 79. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Notre Dame of Maryland University set to break enrollment record for second straight year Catholic Review StaffAugust 15, 20242 min read Notre Dame of Maryland University is set to welcome one of its top three largest classes of new undergraduates for a second year in a row in the 2024-25 academic year, according to an Aug. 14 news release. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Father Kolson, former pastor of Edgewood and Bradshaw parishes, dies at 76 Kurt JensenAugust 15, 20244 min read Father Lawrence Florian “Larry” Kolson, a Baltimore native who served six parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and recently marked his 50th year in the priesthood, died Aug. 13 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium following a long illness. He was 76. Local NewsNewsObituaries Redemptorist Father Stephen Vanyo dies at 88 Catholic Review StaffAugust 14, 20241 min read A funeral Mass for Redemptorist Father Stephen Vanyo was offered June 6 in Brazil, where the priest had devoted decades of ministry. Father Vanyo died June 5. He was 88. FeatureGun ViolenceLocal NewsNewsSocial Justice Archdiocese of Baltimore’s second gun buyback a success Katie V. JonesAugust 12, 20244 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore collected more than 280 guns, including handguns, rifles and semi-automatics, during its second annual gun buyback event Aug. 10 in West Baltimore. BooksFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Following the non-violent Jesus Catholic Review StaffAugust 12, 20241 min read Father John Dear has dedicated his life to promoting peace and nonviolence. The internationally known author, activist and teacher of peace and nonviolence has been nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize and has worked with St. Teresa of Kolkata, Daniel and Philip Berrigan, Coretta Scott King and many others. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister M. Josaire Brady, IHM, dies at 93 Catholic Review StaffAugust 9, 20241 min read A funeral Mass for Sister M. Josaire Brady, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered Aug. 9 at Our Lady of Peace Residence, in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Josaire died Aug. 5. She was 93. FeatureHispanic MinistryJournalismLocal NewsNews Catholic Review Media launches Spanish-language podcast George P. Matysek Jr.August 8, 20242 min read Working in partnership with the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Hispanic Ministry, Catholic Review Media has launched a new Spanish-language podcast. Previous 1 … 94 95 96 … 432 Next
