local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Andrew Ciofalo, journalism innovator and Catholic Review collaborator, dies at 89 George P. Matysek Jr.March 19, 20244 min read Andrew “Andy” Ciofalo, founder of what would become the communications department at Loyola University Maryland and a longtime member of the board of directors of the Cathedral Foundation that once oversaw the Catholic Review, died March 7 in Moscow. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Notre Dame Prep mural brings 150-year history, spirit alive Gary LambrechtMarch 19, 20245 min read Notre Dame Prep’s community mural project, which has attracted the participation of current NDP students and parents, faculty, staff and alumni, officially was announced to the Towson school’s community in November. FeatureLocal NewsNews Congregation of the Sisters of Bon Secours reflect on 200 years of service Kyle TaylorMarch 19, 20245 min read To celebrate, the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA will host a concert on Palm Sunday, March 24, at 4 p.m. at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville. Accountability News ReleasesFeatureLocal NewsNews Controlling expenses, favorable stock market boost archdiocesan finances in 2023, as it ranks high in financial accountability, transparency Christopher GuntyMarch 18, 20245 min read The audit for the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023, showed a surplus of $11.8 million, largely due to the strong stock market that year. BishopsFeatureLocal NewsMarriage & Family LifeNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: USCCB’s Love Means More Catholic Review StaffMarch 18, 20241 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Andrew Buonapane – an assistant director for Marriage and Family Life in the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth – about a new initiative from the USCCB called “Love Means More,” an interactive website that discusses tough questions about love and sexuality. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Priests, sisters honored for decades of ministry Sharon Crews HareMarch 18, 20248 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore honored nearly 40 women and men religious serving in the archdiocese who are celebrating milestone jubilees in 2024. Together, they have contributed a combined 2,275 years of ministry to the Catholic Church. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon William Fallon, active in parish and prison ministry, dies at 82 Lisa HarlowMarch 18, 20243 min read Deacon William “Bill” Fallon, a deacon in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for nearly 40 years, died March 7 at St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Center in Baltimore. He was 82. Black Catholic MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNews Mother Mary Lange awards announced Catholic Review StaffMarch 14, 20242 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Black Catholic Ministries held its annual Mother Mary Lange awards celebration March 3 at the motherhouse of the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Arbutus. The awards recognized the leadership and service of Black Catholics in parishes throughout the archdiocese. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Mercy High alumna Erin Moran nurtures future generations Emily Rosenthal AlsterMarch 14, 20246 min read From the halls of Mercy High School to executive teams in New York City, Erin Moran has proven herself a leader. FeatureLocal NewsMaryland General AssemblyNewsRespect Life Marchers at Maryland March for Life call for defeat of constitutional amendment George P. Matysek Jr.March 13, 20247 min read Many of the pro-life supporters who attended the 45th annual Maryland March for Life in Annapolis March 11 know they are in for a difficult fight come November. Previous 1 … 97 98 99 … 414 Next