Bishop Parker celebrates Catholic Schools Week January 31, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Bishop Adam Parker visited several Catholic schools in the Towson area as part of Catholic Schools Week celebrations.
Sharing God’s gifts: Serving others a part of schools’ ‘Catholic identity’ January 31, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic Catholic schools make service a keystone of Catholic education throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Sister Bernardus Dwyer, I.H.M., dies at 93 January 31, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered for Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary M. Bernardus Dwyer Jan. 31 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She died Jan. 27 at age 93.
Trending up: Some schools see substantial enrollment gains January 31, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Enrollment at the 19 Catholic high schools, three middle schools and 42 K-8s in the Archdiocese of Baltimore remains stable across the board, thanks in part to the BOOST scholarship program – and innovative leadership and marketing.
Changed landscape: Girls’ athletic programs at Catholic high schools elevate their game January 30, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The annual showcase basketball game between the Institute of Notre Dame and Mercy High School serves as another reminder of how far athletics have come at Catholic girls’ high schools.
Special Olympian ‘a light that shines’ at Gambrills school January 29, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools Gogue is in her 15th year as a valued member of the Incarnation community, where she works in the after-school program and volunteers as a classroom helper.
Archbishop Lori leads Stations of the Cross during ‘Panama in the Capital’ event January 28, 2019By Norma Montenegro Flynn Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World Youth Day Panama 2019, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry As World Youth Day 2019 came to a close in Panama, about 1,400 young adults representing about 20 dioceses throughout the United States gathered Jan. 26 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., to join in the joy, prayer and fellowship of the global event.
Sister Mary Clement Hemler dies at 86 January 24, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered for Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Sister Mary Clement Hemler Dec. 29, 2018, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.
Weekend retreat helps young men discern religious calling January 22, 2019By Rus VanWestervelt Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations A discernment retreat held at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park attracted 16 participants considering religious life.
Archbishop’s new pastoral reflection acknowledges history of slavery and racism January 21, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori released Jan. 21 his second pastoral reflection in 12 months on the effects of racism on society. “The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action” was to be released by the archbishop at St. Bernardine Parish in West Baltimore on the day that commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The house that Renee Buettner built January 18, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Blog Amid the many influential coaches managing editor Paul McMullen encountered or worked with, Renee Buettner was a favorite.
Archbishop Lori offers prayers at Hogan’s inauguration January 16, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Delivering the invocation at Gov. Lawrence Hogan Jr.’s second gubernatorial inauguration Jan. 16, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori asked God to bless Gov. Hogan and Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford with wisdom, courage and love.