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Knights of Columbus warm Baltimore students with 1,000 coats

December 5, 2017
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Schools, Urban Vicariate, Video

For the third year in a row, Archbishop William E. Lori joined the Maryland Knights of Columbus Dec. 5 to distribute coats to children in Baltimore.

Advent begins with Mercy

December 2, 2017
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Video

Giving time, talents and resources via spiritual and corporal works of mercy offers a way for Catholics to serve while preparing for the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord.

Names & Numbers: Local authors publish new books

November 30, 2017
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News

This installment of Names & Numbers features local authors whose works are available as Christmas books.

‘Face of the Basilica’ provides welcoming presence

November 30, 2017
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Faces of Faith, Local News, Urban Vicariate

When visitors arrive at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, Mark Marozza is the man they are most likely to encounter.

The Least of These: Families welcome neglected children

November 30, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

Catholic families in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are providing loving homes for neglected children.

Capuchin Franciscans honor Blessed Solanus Casey in Baltimore

November 28, 2017
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

Eight days after Father Solanus Casey was beatified in Detroit, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated a Mass honoring the Capuchin Franciscan Friar at St. Ambrose in Park Heights Nov. 26.

Charter, training still aim to protect children

November 27, 2017
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News

Recent attention on sexual misconduct in Hollywood and politics has highlighted concerns and pain that the Catholic Church has been addressing for decades.

Names & Numbers: Young people reach out to those in need

November 25, 2017
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News, Schools

The latest edition of Names & Numbers includes highlights from schools and the work of young people across the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Calvert Hall takes its fourth straight Turkey Bowl, 27-6, over Loyola Blakefield

November 23, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

A seasoned Calvert Hall football team was not about to let its seniors conclude their high school careers with anything less than another victory over Loyola Blakefield.

Being thankful even when it’s difficult

November 22, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Feature, Open Window

It’s easy to be grateful in the happy moments, when the turkey and stuffing are on the table and a fresh pumpkin pie awaits. But can we also be grateful in the sadder times?

Baltimore pilgrims to NCYC find a young church alive and well

November 22, 2017
By Alexandra Danter
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry, Youth Programs

The Archdiocese of Baltimore was well represented at the national youth gathering Nov. 16-18, with nearly 250 people from 27 parishes traveling to the event.

Choir from St. John in Westminster heads to Carnegie Hall

November 21, 2017
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate

“We’re a little parish choir in Westminster, invited to perform at Carnegie Hall,” said Regina McCurdy, director of liturgical music for the largest parish in Carroll County. “This is a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity.”