Battle against pandemic should inspire fight for life in all forms, Archbishop Lori says October 9, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Archbishop William E. Lori said this week that the country’s protracted battle against COVID-19 should strengthen the faithful’s commitment to the sanctity of life from protecting the unborn to opposing the death penalty.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments October 9, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Local News, News Archbishop Lori announced clergy appointments, including naming Monsignor Jay O’Connor episcopal vicar for the Eastern Vicariate.
Vince Bagli, legendary sportscaster, remembered for kindness and commitment to Baltimore October 8, 2020By Jeff Seidel Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Sports Vince Bagli, a legendary Baltimore sportscaster who died Oct. 6 at 93, is being remembered by friends and fans alike as a supremely kind person whose down-to-earth on-air presence didn’t go away when the cameras went off.
St. John Paul II’s historic visit to Baltimore 25 years ago put spotlight on Premier See October 7, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Our Back Pages The visit of St. John Paul II to Baltimore 25 years ago marked a watershed moment in the history of the first diocese in the United States.
After 60 years, a religious brother who practices law has no thoughts of slowing down October 7, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Social Justice Marianist Brother Frank O’Donnell may be celebrating his 60th year in ministry this year, but Marianist Brother Stephen Glodek jokes that his longtime friend is only on his second “reincarnation.”
Learning from months of pandemic Masses, Baltimore archdiocese adjusts policies on music, greetings October 5, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News As the coronavirus pandemic enters its seventh month, the Archdiocese of Baltimore is adjusting some of its safety guidance on celebrating Mass, including allowing priests to greet parishioners while wearing a mask and permitting small ensembles to provide music.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Get to know Father Patrick Peyton, 101 Surprising Facts about Mary October 5, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Christopher Gunty talks with Father David Guffey, C.S.C., executive producer of the new documentary, “Pray: The Life of Patrick Peyton.” George Matysek interviews Father David Meconi, S.J., a professor at St. Louis University, about his new book, “101 Surprising Facts about Mary.”
Longtime health care minister dies at 93 October 5, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries During her nine years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Sister Francis Anne ministered for two different terms at what is now University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson. She also served for a time as coordinator of St. Anthony Convent in Baltimore.
Dogs, cats, turtles and a horse that had a career at Medieval Times turn out for pet blessings October 4, 2020By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Video “Waffles,” “Pickles,” “Spastic Fantastic,” “Tiger Bruce Willis” and “Ramsey” were just a few of the named four-legged celebrities making appearances at the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi blessing of pets Oct. 1 through 4 at parishes around the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Where to get your pet blessed this weekend in the Archdiocese of Baltimore October 2, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Parishes across the Archdiocese of Baltimore will celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, with special blessings for family pets the weekend of Oct 4-5.
Teacher of the Year keeps bringing the beat to Slade students October 1, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized Karin Abbott’s creativity, passion and resourcefulness come in handy as she faces a series of educational challenges unique to our time.
Catonsville Trinitarian lifts up persecuted Catholics in China September 29, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Religious Freedom, World News Trinitarian Father Stan De Boe recalls meeting a relentless anti-Communist bishop in China who suffered four decades of political imprisonment.
