Video/slideshow: Catholics observe Ash Wednesday

Catholics across the Archdiocese of Baltimore attended Ash Wednesday Mass to begin the observation of Lent, the 40 days that lead to Easter.

A Calvert Hall College High School student receives ashes during a Feb. 22 Mass at the Towson School. (Evan Zimmer│Special to the Review)

Same-sex marriage bill advances

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Senate is expected to begin debate Feb. 23 on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state.

Father Thomas Walsh, ‘lover of creation,’ dies at 60

Friends recalled Father Thomas Walsh as "a humble friar" who loved all God's creatures.

Conventual Franciscan Father Thomas Walsh (CR File)

Events

Pampered Chef Bingo
Feb 25 2012 07:00 PM
St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Church will hold a Pampered Chef Bingo Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. (1216 Chesaco Ave., Rosedale). Tickets are $18. Call Cindy for more information. 410-916-3720

St. Jane Frances Community Blood Drive
Feb 26 2012 12:00 AM
St. Jane Frances de Chantal in Pasadena will hold a community blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the school hall, 8513 St. Jane Drive, on Feb. 26. Call Rod Devilbiss at 410-437-2175 to schedule an appointment. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. to noon, donated by the St. Jane Frances Church Holy Name Society. Lunch will be served from noon to 2:30 p.m., donated by Beefalo Bob's.

Media

St. Frances Academy students reflect on Black History Month

St. Frances Academy students share their personal thoughts on what Black History Month means to them.