Baltimore Archdiocese, Catholic Charities help launch Parish ID in city October 10, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News “We are sending a clear message, that people have a right to be safe,” the archbishop said. “People have a right to live in a city where they see each other as neighbors and friends, rather than strangers and enemies. Baltimore’s interim police commissioner, Gary Tuggle, addresses questions from the media Oct. 10 outside Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown about a new parish identification card. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)
Baltimore archdiocese deacon candidates ‘trust the Holy Spirit’s timing of that call’ October 9, 2018By Rus VanWestervelt Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Deacons and candidates for that ministry alike agree that the timeless call to serve transcends any crisis facing the Catholic Church. That was among the takeaways from a Deacon Day of Enrichment Oct. 6 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Howard County, where approximately 25 deacons of the Archdiocese of Baltimore renewed their vows, and another 13 entered their admission to candidacy for holy orders.
Loyola Blakefield $27 million campaign will add academic hall, expand endowment October 8, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Loyola Blakefield is advancing a $27 million fundraising project that will better integrate its middle-schoolers into the campus with a new academic hall, as well as increase its endowment and scholarship opportunities.
Maryland women’s conference keynote asks for prayer for priests October 8, 2018By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Nearly 300 people attended the Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference Oct. 6, held at the motherhouse of the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Arbutus.
Half-century of service: Franciscan Center offers dignity, respect and a listening ear October 4, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Franciscan Center’s most robust outreach is a meal program. In fiscal year 2018, nearly 300,000 meals were distributed through the hot, healthy lunch and dinner programs, and emergency grocery bags. Lunches are offered on weekdays, and dinners on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Frederick County father honored for dedication to Catholic schools October 3, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate Bill Ballantyne was honored Oct. 2 at Ceresville Mansion in Frederick as the 2018 John McElroy Award winner by the Friends of Catholic Education, an independent organization which provides scholarships and tuition assistance for Catholic schools in Frederick County.
Ties to Romero: Cockeysville parishioners reminisce, prepare for Blessed Romero’s canonization October 2, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News St. Joseph is among the parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a strong Hispanic presence that have great anticipation of the Oct. 15 canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero, who is to become the first saint from El Salvador.
Nativity parishioner’s lunch means rosary outside Catholic Center October 2, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Outside the Catholic Center in downtown Baltimore, across the street from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jen Ayres has prayed the rosary on her lunch hour most weekdays beginning in late August.
Names and Numbers: Capital Campaigns, jubilarians, 9/11 observance make news September 27, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News This latest installment of Names and Numbers includes women’s religious orders that contributed greatly to the Archdiocese of Baltimore, highlights school fundraising initiatives, as well as an observance of 9/11 with particular resonance in Harford County.
Notre Dame Prep remains perfect in field hockey September 26, 2018By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Notre Dame Preparatory School’s nationally-ranked field hockey team is making the most of its defense of the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference title, as the Blazers improved to 8-0 overall Sept. 25.
Maryland attorney general will review archdiocesan records related to sexual abuse of children September 24, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News In a letter sent Sept. 24 to the clergy of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archbishop William E. Lori informed priests and deacons that the archdiocese has been in discussions with Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh about an investigation of records related to the sexual abuse of children.
Archdiocese of Baltimore to hold virtual town-hall meetings for input on sexual abuse crisis September 21, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News “Because we were not able to invite everyone to the regional conversations we have already held, we are using two communications platforms – MyParish app and Flocknote – to facilitate conversations and solicit input from the wider archdiocesan community surrounding specific issues related to the abuse crisis,” the archbishop said.
