Baltimore showers love on Capuchin Franciscans October 2, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Baltimore Catholic community showered its love on the Capuchin Franciscans Oct. 1 with a jubilant Mass at St. Ambrose in Park Heights honoring the 150th anniversary of the religious community’s establishment of the St. Augustine Province and nearly 150 years of ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
‘The most equitable path for all victim-survivors’ – Archdiocese of Baltimore files for Chapter 11 reorganization September 29, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Sept. 29, in response to the new law that goes into effect on Oct. 1.
New chief advancement officer for Archdiocese of Baltimore sees role as support for ministry September 28, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News Kim Montgomery feels a strong sense of responsibility in her new role as chief advancement officer for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and executive director of the Catholic Community Foundation.
Baltimore’s beloved Brooks Robinson, Catholic convert, dies at 86 September 27, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Sports Brooks Robinson, the Hall of Fame third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles whose unmatched fielding prowess and dedication to his adopted hometown endeared him to generations of Baltimoreans, died Sept. 26. He was 86.
Baltimore Basilica will host Marian Conference September 26, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News In celebration of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore will host a Marian conference Oct. 6-7.
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore awarded $2 million VA grant September 22, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore has been awarded a $2 million grant by the Department of Veterans Affairs under its Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program.
Blue Mass brings ‘comfort,’ acknowledgement to first responders throughout Archdiocese of Baltimore September 17, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Blue Mass, named for the color of uniforms worn by many first responders, recognizes law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics and both retired and active-duty public safety professionals.
Liturgical Commission reestablished to advance liturgical life in Archdiocese of Baltimore September 13, 2023By Mary Clifford Morrell Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Divine Worship, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News Following a hiatus of several years, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Liturgical Commission is back. The reboot, which took effect in May, is partially related to the U.S. bishops’ National Eucharistic Revival and the need for ongoing formation and teaching about the liturgy – especially the Eucharist, according to Monsignor Richard Hilgartner, pastor of St. Joseph in Cockeysville and a member of the commission.
Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services assists with Morocco earthquake recovery September 13, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. Catholic Church’s international relief and development agency, is assisting recovery efforts following a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 2,900 people in Morocco and injured thousands, the group said.
Dragon Races draw crowd, raise funds for those in need in Baltimore September 11, 2023By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Sports After being shut down because of the pandemic, the biennial Dragon Boat Race and Festival, sponsored and hosted by Catholic Charities of Baltimore, were back in business for the first time since 2018.
Archbishop Lori says Baltimore archdiocese will consider reorganization to address potential claims September 8, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori told Catholics that the Archdiocese of Baltimore is considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization as one option to deal with lawsuits expected to be filed when the Child Victims Act takes effect Oct. 1.
Relocated Baltimore pregnancy center ‘hits all the marks’ September 3, 2023By Kurt Jensen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life “Women traveling to the abortion clinic will see our center first and come for the free services, free ultrasound or simply a second opinion,” Katherine Manion Kelly said.