Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Pope urges peace, warns about wider Middle East conflict Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol Catholic students promote support for nonpublic school students in Maryland Local News Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown has been recognized for its Catholic identity and academic excellence by The Cardinal Newman Society. Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 Exploring the beauty and challenge of Catholic marriage, this week’s episode of “Catholic Review Radio” features author and homeschooling mother Caitrin Bennett discussing her award-winning book, “Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows and Sacramental Grace.” Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol Marietha Góngora V. March 6, 2026 “They ask for help, and all I can say is, ‘I hear you. I hear you,’” said Deacon Seigfried Presberry as he described the phone calls he receives from families after a loved one is detained by immigration authorities. Catholic students promote support for nonpublic school students in Maryland Katie V. Jones March 6, 2026 More than 300 students representing schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as other Catholic and nonpublic schools across Maryland gathered March 5 at Lawyer’s Mall near the State House in Annapolis, waving posters and chanting in support of educational initiatives as part of Nonpublic Schools Advocacy Day. More Local News World News Catholics are urged to be cautious over new Anglican schism Jonathan Luxmoore March 9, 2026 As bishops and archbishops from the worldwide Anglican Communion sever links with England’s first female archbishop of Canterbury, citing her church’s “false teaching,” Catholics are being urged to maintain friendly ties while dropping illusions about future reunification. Jesus is close by, so just open your eyes, Pope Leo tells young people Carol Glatz March 9, 2026 Every Catholic parish needs to show that Jesus, who promises a just, true and full life, is always near, Pope Leo XIV said. Pope urges peace, warns about wider Middle East conflict Junno Arocho Esteves March 9, 2026 Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war in Iran and warned that the conflict could drag more countries in the Middle East into instability. What challenges does protesting present in Christian faith? Minnesota panel tackles topic Tim Montgomery March 9, 2026 A March 5 meeting of legal and other experts at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis considered the topic “Protests and a Christian Response to Government Abuses.” More World News Commentary More than a Cup of Coffee (and accepting Lenten interruptions) Rita Buettner March 7, 2026 As we were walking, I saw a man who looked like he was on his way to work. He was carrying a paper coffee cup—a beacon to me on my hunt for coffee. Fear: Destroyer of Lenten works Elizabeth Scalia March 7, 2026 It is human to be afraid. But this year, in our Lenten disciplines, let us place all of the fears we’re conscious of — or will admit to — into the vast depths of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Christ, who said, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Lk 12:32). Catholic growth in anti-Catholic colonies: The fledgling Church in New England Father Anthony D. Andreassi March 6, 2026 In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, the story of New England begins in a region that was, from the start, among the least welcoming places in early America for Catholics. Guarding heart, home: Raising holy families in screen-saturated world Sister Hosea Rupprecht March 6, 2026 Parents are called to monitor technology use and help children become critical engagers of media. This responsibility is not only practical — it is profoundly spiritual. Why go on a spiritual retreat? The powerful benefits of time alone with God Father Francis J. Hoffman March 6, 2026 Retreats are a time away from our normal activities to spend time getting reacquainted with God, to examine the priorities of life and to make concrete and practical resolutions for improvement. Retreats can be a powerful step toward personal conversion. More Commentary Featured Video Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s bid to become the first team to earn back-to-back Baltimore Catholic League Tournament and Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference basketball titles started quickly and promptly hit a snag against St. Frances Academy March 4 at Loyola University Maryland’s Reitz Arena.
Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown has been recognized for its Catholic identity and academic excellence by The Cardinal Newman Society.
Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 Exploring the beauty and challenge of Catholic marriage, this week’s episode of “Catholic Review Radio” features author and homeschooling mother Caitrin Bennett discussing her award-winning book, “Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows and Sacramental Grace.”
Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol Marietha Góngora V. March 6, 2026 “They ask for help, and all I can say is, ‘I hear you. I hear you,’” said Deacon Seigfried Presberry as he described the phone calls he receives from families after a loved one is detained by immigration authorities.
Catholic students promote support for nonpublic school students in Maryland Katie V. Jones March 6, 2026 More than 300 students representing schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as other Catholic and nonpublic schools across Maryland gathered March 5 at Lawyer’s Mall near the State House in Annapolis, waving posters and chanting in support of educational initiatives as part of Nonpublic Schools Advocacy Day.
Catholics are urged to be cautious over new Anglican schism Jonathan Luxmoore March 9, 2026 As bishops and archbishops from the worldwide Anglican Communion sever links with England’s first female archbishop of Canterbury, citing her church’s “false teaching,” Catholics are being urged to maintain friendly ties while dropping illusions about future reunification.
Jesus is close by, so just open your eyes, Pope Leo tells young people Carol Glatz March 9, 2026 Every Catholic parish needs to show that Jesus, who promises a just, true and full life, is always near, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope urges peace, warns about wider Middle East conflict Junno Arocho Esteves March 9, 2026 Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war in Iran and warned that the conflict could drag more countries in the Middle East into instability.
What challenges does protesting present in Christian faith? Minnesota panel tackles topic Tim Montgomery March 9, 2026 A March 5 meeting of legal and other experts at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis considered the topic “Protests and a Christian Response to Government Abuses.”
More than a Cup of Coffee (and accepting Lenten interruptions) Rita Buettner March 7, 2026 As we were walking, I saw a man who looked like he was on his way to work. He was carrying a paper coffee cup—a beacon to me on my hunt for coffee.
Fear: Destroyer of Lenten works Elizabeth Scalia March 7, 2026 It is human to be afraid. But this year, in our Lenten disciplines, let us place all of the fears we’re conscious of — or will admit to — into the vast depths of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Christ, who said, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Lk 12:32).
Catholic growth in anti-Catholic colonies: The fledgling Church in New England Father Anthony D. Andreassi March 6, 2026 In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, the story of New England begins in a region that was, from the start, among the least welcoming places in early America for Catholics.
Guarding heart, home: Raising holy families in screen-saturated world Sister Hosea Rupprecht March 6, 2026 Parents are called to monitor technology use and help children become critical engagers of media. This responsibility is not only practical — it is profoundly spiritual.
Why go on a spiritual retreat? The powerful benefits of time alone with God Father Francis J. Hoffman March 6, 2026 Retreats are a time away from our normal activities to spend time getting reacquainted with God, to examine the priorities of life and to make concrete and practical resolutions for improvement. Retreats can be a powerful step toward personal conversion.
