Running out of snow days, area schools may need to shift to remote learning, extended calendar Radio Interview: Incoming March for Life president looks at pro-life priorities Trump’s Day 1 includes executive orders on birthright citizenship, climate Rev. King’s legacy involves ‘uniting our nation as one community of hope,’ cardinal says Wisdom, strength, humility focus of Inauguration Day prayers for President Trump Local News Running out of snow days, area schools may need to shift to remote learning, extended calendar Katie V. Jones January 21, 2025 Students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore schools were treated to an extra winter break when snow covered the area in the beginning of January, canceling school for a few days across the region. With more winter weather on the horizon – it is only January – the possibility of more snow days is likely. Radio Interview: Incoming March for Life president looks at pro-life priorities Catholic Review Staff January 21, 2025 March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter talks with George Matysek about the pro-life movement and the upcoming march. In the second segment, Catholic Review Radio features the powerful keynote address of Gloria Purvis, a nationally known Catholic speaker and pro-life activist, at the 2023 Maryland March for Life. Archbishop Lori recalls life and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. at annual peace walk Katie V. Jones January 20, 2025 “It’s cold out there, but it’s warm in here,” Archbishop William E. Lori said in his opening remarks at the 12th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. /Rev. Monsignor Edward Michael Miller Peace Walk. Friendly Franciscan challenge unites two high schools for Ravens-Bills playoff clash Katie V. Jones January 17, 2025 The young men at Archbishop Curley High School want to make it clear to their Franciscan brothers at St. Francis High School near Buffalo, N.Y. They are confident their beloved Baltimore Ravens are going to beat the Buffalo Bills in the NFL playoffs on Sunday night. More Local News World News Trump’s birthright citizenship order challenged in lawsuit Kate Scanlon January 21, 2025 A coalition of advocacy groups led by the American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Jan. 20 challenging President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order seeking to change the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants birthright citizenship. Cardinal urges restraint as retaliatory attacks ignite after killings of South Sudanese refugees Frederick Nzwili January 21, 2025 Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of Juba, South Sudan, called for restraint and compassion, as the alleged killings of South Sudanese refugees in the war-torn Sudan sparked retaliatory attacks across the country. Investing in common good reaps greater benefits, pope says Carol Glatz January 21, 2025 The best investments to make are the ones that benefit other people, Pope Francis said. Trump’s Day 1 includes executive orders on birthright citizenship, climate Kate Scanlon January 21, 2025 Among the first acts of his second term, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders including on immigration, birthright citizenship and climate. Some Catholic organizations expressed concern about the scope of his orders and their potential impact on migrants. More World News Commentary Ask for What You Need Rita Buettner January 19, 2025 Whatever is on your heart today, whether it seems insurmountable or insignificant, whether it’s for you or for someone you love, you can bring it to Jesus — directly or through his mother. A Eucharistic Word: Holiness Michael R. Heinlein January 18, 2025 Truly in the Eucharist, as the saints came to know, we find the answer to our searching, the satisfaction to our yearning, the meaning of it all. In this holy mystery Scott P. Richert January 16, 2025 With our eyes reopened by the Fathers, we can now see that meaning hidden in plain sight in “the mysteries of the Rosary” and in “the mystery of Faith” in the eucharistic prayer in the Mass. The hopeful legacy of Jimmy Carter Effie Caldarola January 15, 2025 Jimmy Carter has been the subject of countless retrospectives since his death on Dec. 29. For some years, we’ve had an unfair image of his one term in office as a “failed” presidency, yet a universal acknowledgement that his post-presidency was an extraordinary example of a life well-lived. Question Corner: Is kneeling to receive Communion allowed? Jenna Marie Cooper January 15, 2025 Receiving holy Communion while standing is the local norm for the United States, but this doesn’t mean that those who choose to kneel for Communion are doing anything wrong or “illegal.” More Commentary Featured Video Pope Francis said he hopes Israeli, Palestinian leaders say “yes” to dialogue, reconciliation, peace, and the existence of two states.
Running out of snow days, area schools may need to shift to remote learning, extended calendar Katie V. Jones January 21, 2025 Students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore schools were treated to an extra winter break when snow covered the area in the beginning of January, canceling school for a few days across the region. With more winter weather on the horizon – it is only January – the possibility of more snow days is likely.
Radio Interview: Incoming March for Life president looks at pro-life priorities Catholic Review Staff January 21, 2025 March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter talks with George Matysek about the pro-life movement and the upcoming march. In the second segment, Catholic Review Radio features the powerful keynote address of Gloria Purvis, a nationally known Catholic speaker and pro-life activist, at the 2023 Maryland March for Life.
Archbishop Lori recalls life and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. at annual peace walk Katie V. Jones January 20, 2025 “It’s cold out there, but it’s warm in here,” Archbishop William E. Lori said in his opening remarks at the 12th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. /Rev. Monsignor Edward Michael Miller Peace Walk.
Friendly Franciscan challenge unites two high schools for Ravens-Bills playoff clash Katie V. Jones January 17, 2025 The young men at Archbishop Curley High School want to make it clear to their Franciscan brothers at St. Francis High School near Buffalo, N.Y. They are confident their beloved Baltimore Ravens are going to beat the Buffalo Bills in the NFL playoffs on Sunday night.
Trump’s birthright citizenship order challenged in lawsuit Kate Scanlon January 21, 2025 A coalition of advocacy groups led by the American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Jan. 20 challenging President Donald Trump’s Day 1 executive order seeking to change the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants birthright citizenship.
Cardinal urges restraint as retaliatory attacks ignite after killings of South Sudanese refugees Frederick Nzwili January 21, 2025 Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of Juba, South Sudan, called for restraint and compassion, as the alleged killings of South Sudanese refugees in the war-torn Sudan sparked retaliatory attacks across the country.
Investing in common good reaps greater benefits, pope says Carol Glatz January 21, 2025 The best investments to make are the ones that benefit other people, Pope Francis said.
Trump’s Day 1 includes executive orders on birthright citizenship, climate Kate Scanlon January 21, 2025 Among the first acts of his second term, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders including on immigration, birthright citizenship and climate. Some Catholic organizations expressed concern about the scope of his orders and their potential impact on migrants.
Ask for What You Need Rita Buettner January 19, 2025 Whatever is on your heart today, whether it seems insurmountable or insignificant, whether it’s for you or for someone you love, you can bring it to Jesus — directly or through his mother.
A Eucharistic Word: Holiness Michael R. Heinlein January 18, 2025 Truly in the Eucharist, as the saints came to know, we find the answer to our searching, the satisfaction to our yearning, the meaning of it all.
In this holy mystery Scott P. Richert January 16, 2025 With our eyes reopened by the Fathers, we can now see that meaning hidden in plain sight in “the mysteries of the Rosary” and in “the mystery of Faith” in the eucharistic prayer in the Mass.
The hopeful legacy of Jimmy Carter Effie Caldarola January 15, 2025 Jimmy Carter has been the subject of countless retrospectives since his death on Dec. 29. For some years, we’ve had an unfair image of his one term in office as a “failed” presidency, yet a universal acknowledgement that his post-presidency was an extraordinary example of a life well-lived.
Question Corner: Is kneeling to receive Communion allowed? Jenna Marie Cooper January 15, 2025 Receiving holy Communion while standing is the local norm for the United States, but this doesn’t mean that those who choose to kneel for Communion are doing anything wrong or “illegal.”
