Baltimore pastor, city, differ on homeless relocation June 11, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News It’s the Bible vs. the government for St. Vincent de Paul, Baltimore, pastor Father Richard T. Lawrence.
Father Brooksbank dies at 35 May 29, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Kevin W. Brooksbank, a 35-year-old associate pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died May 25 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson after battling a viral infection and kidney failure.
Vatican astronomer says if aliens exist, they may not need redemption May 22, 2008By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News If aliens exist, they may be a different life form that does not need Christ’s redemption, the Vatican’s chief astronomer said.
Bishop Malooly confirms nine deaf teens May 22, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News Without uttering a word, nine teens from Central Maryland conveyed their love for their church using signs and gestures during a first-ever archdiocesan confirmation liturgy for the deaf community May 13.
Paul McMullen appointed managing editor of The Catholic Review May 15, 2008By Catholic Review Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Paul McMullen, a Baltimore native with four decades of experience in the newspaper business, has been appointed managing editor of The Catholic Review.
Dr. Valenti sees benefits for proposed grant April 25, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools One day after attending an April 24 White House summit on preventing faith-based schools from closing in the inner-city, Dr. Ronald J. Valenti, Baltimore superintendent of Catholic schools, welcomed a renewed proposal from President George W. Bush to establish a “Pell Grant for Kids.”
John Carroll lecture reveals history of Catholicism in U.S. April 25, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News As part of an ongoing celebration of the 200th anniversary of the elevation of Baltimore to archdiocesan status, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien introduced the John Carroll Lecture series April 22 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore. The series focuses on the history and heritage of Catholicism in America.
Father Funk, Frederick pastor, dies February 21, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Wayne G. Funk, the longtime pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Frederick who was known for his encouraging, pastoral presence, died Feb. 16 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The 70-year-old priest had battled cancer for nearly five years.
Clarksville parish restores 1855 chapel February 7, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News After a recently completed $700,000 restoration, the small chapel has been stabilized, a new roof added, the exterior made over and the interior returned to the elegant simplicity that characterized the structure at the time it was erected in 1855.
Baltimore-born bishop returns to his church 155 years later January 24, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News One-hundred-fifty-five years after he died in Maryland, Baltimore native Bishop John J. Chanche was interred Jan. 19 at St. Mary Basilica in Natchez, Miss. Bishop Chanche helped establish the Natchez basilica when he served as the southern city’s first Catholic bishop.
Father Lavin’s book urges compassion for new immigrants January 24, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News ANNAPOLIS – Father John Lavin, C.Ss.R., still chuckles when he remembers the day Jesus got held up by U.S. Customs.
Mercy, IND rivalry tunes up for 42nd showdown January 21, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News The Towson Center Arena will be streaming red and blue on Jan. 25 as the 42nd meeting, known as “The Game,” of the Institute of Notre Dame and Mercy High School tips off at 7:30 p.m.
