Biscuit goes to school As public schools bring back cursive, it never left the Catholic schools Meta $18 billion settlement over child safety raises questions about its real impact Catholic End-of-Life Conference coming to Clarksville Minds opened to the world Local News Biscuit goes to school Aline Behar Kado September 1, 2026 Since arriving at St. Mary’s three years ago, Biscuit has become far more than some sort of school mascot. The emotional support dog, which school leaders believe to be the first permanent animal of her kind at a school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is woven into daily life at the pre-K-to-12 campus, helping ease stress, boost morale and provide comfort to students, teachers and parents alike. As public schools bring back cursive, it never left the Catholic schools Aline Behar Kado August 31, 2026 As the Baltimore County public school system moves to reinstate cursive instruction in elementary classrooms, Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Baltimore have been teaching it all along. Catholic End-of-Life Conference coming to Clarksville Catholic Review Staff August 31, 2026 A Catholic conference designed to help families navigate some of the most difficult decisions surrounding the end of life is coming to Clarksville. “In Joyful Hope: A Catholic End-of-Life Conference” will take place Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Louis in Clarksville. Minds opened to the world Katie V. Jones August 31, 2026 When Bernard Mambo, a French teacher at St. John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown, travels with high school students abroad, he carries his “big book” with him at all times. Filled with medical records, dietary concerns, notarized permission slips and other details about everyone on the trip, the book – really a large binder – helps him know exactly what to do should a situation arise, he said. More Local News World News Meta $18 billion settlement over child safety raises questions about its real impact Kimberly Heatherington August 31, 2026 On Aug. 26, social media giant Meta — owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Threads and more — agreed to settlements paying out approximately $18 billion, ending a landmark federal trial that began Aug. 18. Prayer, social justice are inseparable, pope tells the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Junno Arocho Esteves August 28, 2026 Pope Leo XIV encouraged members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to follow the example of its namesake by giving witness to their faith through serving the poor. New DOJ report alleges FBI ‘took minimal corrective action’ after ‘radical traditionalist’ memo Kate Scanlon August 28, 2026 The FBI “took minimal corrective action” after a controversial leaked memo discussed “radical traditionalist” Catholics, the Department of Justice said Aug. 28. Pilgrims turn to ‘red dirt Catholic’ martyr as Blessed Stanley Rother story gets wide release Tony Gutierrez August 28, 2026 Blessed Stanley Rother’s witness in the face of persecution in Guatemala hits home, said Gaby Damasceno, who has family in Nicaragua where the Church is facing increased persecution. More World News Commentary What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on the death penalty? Jenna Marie Cooper August 31, 2026 Q: I know officially the Catholic Church is against the death penalty, but what about Genesis 9:6? A: It looks like there are two dimensions to your question: the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, and how we are to read the Old Testament as Catholics. The girl on the diving board: A back-to-school reflection Rita Buettner August 30, 2026 I hope whatever this new school year brings for our young people and their families, they know God is with them. And I hope they find joy in being brave. Dolly, we will always love you Rita Buettner August 25, 2026 As Dolly Parton once said, “I like trying to make people happy and lift people up and glorifying God. That’s my mission in life.” Parents, please stop tormenting your kids for clicks! Elizabeth Scalia August 25, 2026 In my youth I knew a mother who played cruel “jokes” on babies. With a little one seated on her lap, she would temptingly show a biscuit or a candy, and — just as the excited infant leaned forward, arms and legs churning, mouth open — she would devour it, with a laugh. A journey toward Christ and vocation Gryffen Atkinson August 22, 2026 Leaving Quo Vadis, I felt a calling and a mission. For several years, I had been discerning a vocation to the priesthood, but that call often seemed to come more from my mind than from my heart. Through this retreat and the experiences I encountered there, that changed More Commentary Featured Video On Aug. 27, 2026, the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Baltimore gathered together to kickoff the new school year at their annual Convocation at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium. Reunions were made, Teacher of the Year awards were handed out, encouraging speeches were presented and Mass was celebrated.
Biscuit goes to school Aline Behar Kado September 1, 2026 Since arriving at St. Mary’s three years ago, Biscuit has become far more than some sort of school mascot. The emotional support dog, which school leaders believe to be the first permanent animal of her kind at a school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is woven into daily life at the pre-K-to-12 campus, helping ease stress, boost morale and provide comfort to students, teachers and parents alike.
As public schools bring back cursive, it never left the Catholic schools Aline Behar Kado August 31, 2026 As the Baltimore County public school system moves to reinstate cursive instruction in elementary classrooms, Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Baltimore have been teaching it all along.
Catholic End-of-Life Conference coming to Clarksville Catholic Review Staff August 31, 2026 A Catholic conference designed to help families navigate some of the most difficult decisions surrounding the end of life is coming to Clarksville. “In Joyful Hope: A Catholic End-of-Life Conference” will take place Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Louis in Clarksville.
Minds opened to the world Katie V. Jones August 31, 2026 When Bernard Mambo, a French teacher at St. John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown, travels with high school students abroad, he carries his “big book” with him at all times. Filled with medical records, dietary concerns, notarized permission slips and other details about everyone on the trip, the book – really a large binder – helps him know exactly what to do should a situation arise, he said.
Meta $18 billion settlement over child safety raises questions about its real impact Kimberly Heatherington August 31, 2026 On Aug. 26, social media giant Meta — owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Threads and more — agreed to settlements paying out approximately $18 billion, ending a landmark federal trial that began Aug. 18.
Prayer, social justice are inseparable, pope tells the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Junno Arocho Esteves August 28, 2026 Pope Leo XIV encouraged members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to follow the example of its namesake by giving witness to their faith through serving the poor.
New DOJ report alleges FBI ‘took minimal corrective action’ after ‘radical traditionalist’ memo Kate Scanlon August 28, 2026 The FBI “took minimal corrective action” after a controversial leaked memo discussed “radical traditionalist” Catholics, the Department of Justice said Aug. 28.
Pilgrims turn to ‘red dirt Catholic’ martyr as Blessed Stanley Rother story gets wide release Tony Gutierrez August 28, 2026 Blessed Stanley Rother’s witness in the face of persecution in Guatemala hits home, said Gaby Damasceno, who has family in Nicaragua where the Church is facing increased persecution.
What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on the death penalty? Jenna Marie Cooper August 31, 2026 Q: I know officially the Catholic Church is against the death penalty, but what about Genesis 9:6? A: It looks like there are two dimensions to your question: the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, and how we are to read the Old Testament as Catholics.
The girl on the diving board: A back-to-school reflection Rita Buettner August 30, 2026 I hope whatever this new school year brings for our young people and their families, they know God is with them. And I hope they find joy in being brave.
Dolly, we will always love you Rita Buettner August 25, 2026 As Dolly Parton once said, “I like trying to make people happy and lift people up and glorifying God. That’s my mission in life.”
Parents, please stop tormenting your kids for clicks! Elizabeth Scalia August 25, 2026 In my youth I knew a mother who played cruel “jokes” on babies. With a little one seated on her lap, she would temptingly show a biscuit or a candy, and — just as the excited infant leaned forward, arms and legs churning, mouth open — she would devour it, with a laugh.
A journey toward Christ and vocation Gryffen Atkinson August 22, 2026 Leaving Quo Vadis, I felt a calling and a mission. For several years, I had been discerning a vocation to the priesthood, but that call often seemed to come more from my mind than from my heart. Through this retreat and the experiences I encountered there, that changed
