Oblate Sisters say Mother Lange’s courage, resilience is model for today April 5, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Saints Mother Mary Lange, who founded the first Black Catholic school in the United States and the first religious order for women of color, is an example of courageous resilience the church needs, say members of her order, the Oblate Sisters of Providence.
Seminarians evangelize Towson University April 5, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Eighteen seminarians from Mount St. Mary’s were on Towson University’s campus Feb. 27 to March 1 at the invitation of the university’s Catholic campus ministry based at the Newman Center. With permission from the secular university, they had opportunities for faith sharing not only with Catholic students, but also with students of many different religions – and of no religion at all.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Catholics and the Environment April 4, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Environment, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview With Earth Day coming up in April, “Catholic Review Radio” takes a look at the Catholic movement to address climate change, which didn’t start with Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’ – On Care for Our Common Home.”
St. Bernadette relics tour to stop in Baltimore May 12-15 April 4, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints The relics of St. Bernadette will make a timely stop in Baltimore this May, visiting a cathedral named for the Blessed Virgin Mary, who appeared to the saint more than a century and a half ago.
Days after tabernacle is stolen at St. John in Hydes, donors provide fitting replacement April 1, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur tabernacle was installed April 1 at St. John in Hydes in the same sanctuary where a stolen tabernacle once stood. The installation is expected to be fully completed April 2.
Prayer and action are essential in abortion struggle, Annapolis vigil participants say April 1, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life Before the Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers March 30 at St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis, Wilmington Bishop William E. Koenig reflected on the importance of prayer and action in confronting abortion and promoting a culture of life.
Maryland bishops lead Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers as legislature moves on sweeping abortion measures March 31, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life On the evening of March 30 a few blocks from the Maryland State House, about 90 people gathered to pray for a two-fold purpose at St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis at the Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers. “As people of faith and followers of Christ, we turn to prayer,” said Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, one of five Catholic bishops serving Maryland who attended the vigil.
CCHD celebrates ‘50 years rooted in justice’ at 43rd annual Social Ministry Convocation March 31, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice The Baltimore Catholic Campaign for Human Development gathered virtually for its 43rd annual archdiocesan Social Ministry Convocation March 26 with the theme “50 years of CCHD: Rooted in Justice.”
Afghan refugees find hope in Maryland March 31, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Afghan refugees have endured journeys to the United States and eventually the Archdiocese of Baltimore, where parishioners are providing material and emotional aid in helping them resettle in a new world.
Sulpician Father Peter Gray’s art deepens faith March 31, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News For Father Gray, art is his full-time ministry. He spends hours a day working on a paint-splattered kitchen table to create sacred and secular art.
St. John the Evangelist in Hydes grieves stolen Eucharist March 30, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Heartbroken by the recent theft of a church tabernacle containing the Blessed Sacrament, parishioners of St. John the Evangelist in Hydes are struggling to understand why anyone would commit such a crime, according to Father Pete Literal, pastor.
Changes possible for St. Clare in Essex March 29, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Father Hector Mateus-Ariza said two words best describe the situation for St. Clare in Essex – “challenging” and “limbo.”
