ICJS names Meghan Casey board president, welcomes four new trustees Pope Leo hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning authors at Vatican for discussion on power of written word SSPX doubles down on defiance of Vatican II in open letter Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, demanding Congress pass voter ID bill Eucharist transforms believers into Christ’s body and counters division, pope says Local News ICJS names Meghan Casey board president, welcomes four new trustees Catholic Review Staff June 25, 2026 The Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies (ICJS) has named Meghan Casey, a partner at Gallagher LLP and parishioner of St. Ignatius in Baltimore, as president of its Board of Trustees effective July 1. WorkCamp provides ‘God’s blessings’ to central Maryland residents Christopher Gunty June 24, 2026 More than 65 teens and more than 50 adult leaders converged on Camp Round Meadow in Catoctin Mountain Park for Baltimore WorkCamp, using it as a base as they spread out to nine worksites staffed by 14 crews to provide home repairs for older residents in need of assistance. Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to visit Baltimore Basilica July 5-6 Catholic Review Staff June 24, 2026 Major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the 17th-century French nun known as the Apostle of the Sacred Heart, will be available for public veneration at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore July 5-6 as part of a nationwide tour organized by the Knights of Columbus. Quo Vadis Baltimore Beyond brings high school students together in faith Kevin J. Parks June 24, 2026 Quo Vadis, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual four-day gathering for young men seeking to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, will be held July 6-9 at St. Mary’s Seminary and University. More Local News World News Pope Leo hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning authors at Vatican for discussion on power of written word Courtney Mares June 25, 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners, a Nobel laureate, celebrated novelists and authors from nearly a dozen countries met at the Vatican June 24 for an audience with Pope Leo XIV, who reflected on the importance of books to reveal who we are and “our inner dialogue with God.” SSPX doubles down on defiance of Vatican II in open letter Junno Arocho Esteves June 25, 2026 (OSV News) — The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X issued an open letter to Pope Leo XIV and the College of Cardinals asserting its adherence to Catholic tradition while proceeding with plans to consecrate four new bishops without a papal mandate. In a statement that included a 28-page “Profession of Faith” published June 24, the traditionalist society, commonly known as SSPX, said the Catholic Church is facing pressures from… Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, demanding Congress pass voter ID bill Kate Scanlon June 24, 2026 President Donald Trump on June 24 canceled his plans to sign bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the rising cost of housing, demanding that Congress pass a voter ID bill that lacks a clear path to passage in the Senate. Eucharist transforms believers into Christ’s body and counters division, pope says Josephine Peterson June 24, 2026 Participation in the Eucharist transforms believers into the Body of Christ and offers a remedy to the divisions affecting families and communities, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience June 24. More World News Commentary Relishing a 7th Birthday with Mustard Rita Buettner June 24, 2026 Did she like mustard? We didn’t know. Did she want a stuffed mustard? Maybe not. But we had a feeling this was the right gift. Question Corner: Should a priest do a Mass intention ‘for the people of the parish’ when there are more specific intentions waiting? Jenna Marie Cooper June 24, 2026 The short answer is that your priest isn’t offering Mass for the people of the parish because he personally wanted to or because he thought it was a good idea (although he probably is happy to do this and praying for the people of the parish is indeed a good idea)! Rather, he was offering this specific Mass intention because the Church’s canon law specifically requires him to do so. Not to Burst Your Balloon Rita Buettner June 22, 2026 Getting someone’s attention at the balloon counter was tricky, but when I finally found an employee, I asked her to fill up six red balloons. 250 in Charity and Truth Archbishop William E. Lori June 22, 2026 On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. This event will resonate in every corner of the land, but it has special significance for us in the Premier See, the Archdiocese of Baltimore. We are linked to this event both by history and by the virtue of patriotism. Saving your news Christopher Gunty June 18, 2026 The Kiplinger Program based at Ohio University in Athens each year hosts a fellowship with a different theme. This year, that was “Saving Local News,” with an emphasis on concrete solutions for community news outlets. Catholic Review editor Christopher Gunty was selected as a fellow for this year’s program. More Commentary Featured Video The U.S. bishops consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Live from the USCCB Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, this historic Mass invites parishes and Catholics around the country to join the bishops in consecrating our nation to the Sacred Heart. Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori was the homilist.
ICJS names Meghan Casey board president, welcomes four new trustees Catholic Review Staff June 25, 2026 The Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies (ICJS) has named Meghan Casey, a partner at Gallagher LLP and parishioner of St. Ignatius in Baltimore, as president of its Board of Trustees effective July 1.
WorkCamp provides ‘God’s blessings’ to central Maryland residents Christopher Gunty June 24, 2026 More than 65 teens and more than 50 adult leaders converged on Camp Round Meadow in Catoctin Mountain Park for Baltimore WorkCamp, using it as a base as they spread out to nine worksites staffed by 14 crews to provide home repairs for older residents in need of assistance.
Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to visit Baltimore Basilica July 5-6 Catholic Review Staff June 24, 2026 Major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the 17th-century French nun known as the Apostle of the Sacred Heart, will be available for public veneration at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore July 5-6 as part of a nationwide tour organized by the Knights of Columbus.
Quo Vadis Baltimore Beyond brings high school students together in faith Kevin J. Parks June 24, 2026 Quo Vadis, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual four-day gathering for young men seeking to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, will be held July 6-9 at St. Mary’s Seminary and University.
Pope Leo hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning authors at Vatican for discussion on power of written word Courtney Mares June 25, 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners, a Nobel laureate, celebrated novelists and authors from nearly a dozen countries met at the Vatican June 24 for an audience with Pope Leo XIV, who reflected on the importance of books to reveal who we are and “our inner dialogue with God.”
SSPX doubles down on defiance of Vatican II in open letter Junno Arocho Esteves June 25, 2026 (OSV News) — The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X issued an open letter to Pope Leo XIV and the College of Cardinals asserting its adherence to Catholic tradition while proceeding with plans to consecrate four new bishops without a papal mandate. In a statement that included a 28-page “Profession of Faith” published June 24, the traditionalist society, commonly known as SSPX, said the Catholic Church is facing pressures from…
Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, demanding Congress pass voter ID bill Kate Scanlon June 24, 2026 President Donald Trump on June 24 canceled his plans to sign bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the rising cost of housing, demanding that Congress pass a voter ID bill that lacks a clear path to passage in the Senate.
Eucharist transforms believers into Christ’s body and counters division, pope says Josephine Peterson June 24, 2026 Participation in the Eucharist transforms believers into the Body of Christ and offers a remedy to the divisions affecting families and communities, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience June 24.
Relishing a 7th Birthday with Mustard Rita Buettner June 24, 2026 Did she like mustard? We didn’t know. Did she want a stuffed mustard? Maybe not. But we had a feeling this was the right gift.
Question Corner: Should a priest do a Mass intention ‘for the people of the parish’ when there are more specific intentions waiting? Jenna Marie Cooper June 24, 2026 The short answer is that your priest isn’t offering Mass for the people of the parish because he personally wanted to or because he thought it was a good idea (although he probably is happy to do this and praying for the people of the parish is indeed a good idea)! Rather, he was offering this specific Mass intention because the Church’s canon law specifically requires him to do so.
Not to Burst Your Balloon Rita Buettner June 22, 2026 Getting someone’s attention at the balloon counter was tricky, but when I finally found an employee, I asked her to fill up six red balloons.
250 in Charity and Truth Archbishop William E. Lori June 22, 2026 On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. This event will resonate in every corner of the land, but it has special significance for us in the Premier See, the Archdiocese of Baltimore. We are linked to this event both by history and by the virtue of patriotism.
Saving your news Christopher Gunty June 18, 2026 The Kiplinger Program based at Ohio University in Athens each year hosts a fellowship with a different theme. This year, that was “Saving Local News,” with an emphasis on concrete solutions for community news outlets. Catholic Review editor Christopher Gunty was selected as a fellow for this year’s program.
