Baltimore Chrism Mass draws 1,200 to witness to ‘liberating power of God’ Archdiocese of Baltimore experiences significant surge in numbers of people entering the Catholic Church She sings – and plants make the music Radio Interview: Protecting the Environment Israel to allow Church leaders to celebrate Holy Week, Easter at holy sites, Latin patriarchate says Local News Baltimore Chrism Mass draws 1,200 to witness to ‘liberating power of God’ Christopher Gunty March 31, 2026 The five men who will be ordained to the priesthood in June each had a special role in the chrism Mass March 30 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Three carried the oils that would be blessed in the Mass, one preached the Gospel and another assisted Archbishop William E. Lori at the altar. Archdiocese of Baltimore experiences significant surge in numbers of people entering the Catholic Church Carole Norris Greene March 31, 2026 More than 1,280 across the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be joining the Catholic Church this Easter – a count based on those who attended the archdiocese’s formal rites and one that does not include several hundred others at some parishes. She sings – and plants make the music George P. Matysek Jr. March 30, 2026 It won’t be anything like the carnivorous alien plant that crooned Motown in “Little Shop of Horrors,” but an upcoming concert at St. Louis in Clarksville promises something almost as unusual: music made with the help of plants. Radio Interview: Protecting the Environment Catholic Review Staff March 30, 2026 In this Earth Day-themed episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George Matysek explores how faith can inspire care for creation through the perspectives of two guests. More Local News World News Supreme Court backs challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban Kate Scanlon March 31, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court March 31 issued a ruling finding that a Colorado law banning professional counseling services that practice “conversion therapy” for minors likely infringes on the First Amendment. Vance to publish book exploring his conversion to Catholicism Kate Scanlon March 31, 2026 Vice President JD Vance will publish a new book this summer exploring his conversion to Catholicism as an adult, The Associated Press reported March 31. Missouri bishops back amendment to limit abortion, gender transition for minors OSV News March 31, 2026 The Catholic bishops of Missouri on March 26 issued a statement offering their support to a ballot measure that would both limit abortion and certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender. 4 U.S. leaders named to Vatican dicastery that promotes Church’s humanitarian vision, work OSV News March 31, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has appointed four U.S.-based scholars and leaders as members of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development. More World News Commentary The slow work Rita Buettner March 30, 2026 As much as we want to keep trying to fix a problem, maybe this is the time to hand it over to God. We can place whatever is troubling us into his hands, trusting that he will walk with us, moving mountains we cannot move and preparing us for the next step on our journey. Four ways to observe the Triduum like the early Christians James L. Papandrea March 30, 2026 What we call “Easter” is not only for the moment, as if it can just come and go like any other weekend. It’s about the past, present and future. Good Friday adoration: Jesus kisses us from the cross Father Romanus Cessario March 30, 2026 From the cross, the Innocent One, the Lamb without blemish, embraces his own suffering, mystical body. Wherever sin runs deep in our souls, Jesus heals it. It’s Holy Week and You’re Right on Time Rita Buettner March 29, 2026 Whether you have been preparing since Ash Wednesday or are just deciding that you want to shift into a new mode now, the moment is yours. How Triduum can strengthen love for Eucharist Christopher Carstens March 29, 2026 Jesus’ Paschal sacrifice is made really, truly present before our praying eyes on the altar at every Mass. And even after Mass, his body, blood, soul and divinity remain in our midst in the tabernacle. The Triduum attunes us to this reality each year. More Commentary Featured Video The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), home to the largest public collection of Matisse’s work in the world, will open an exhibition March 29 featuring a rare group of preparatory drawings for the artist’s Stations of the Cross. The exhibition runs through June 28 and includes more than 80 drawings that trace the development of the monumental work.
Baltimore Chrism Mass draws 1,200 to witness to ‘liberating power of God’ Christopher Gunty March 31, 2026 The five men who will be ordained to the priesthood in June each had a special role in the chrism Mass March 30 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Three carried the oils that would be blessed in the Mass, one preached the Gospel and another assisted Archbishop William E. Lori at the altar.
Archdiocese of Baltimore experiences significant surge in numbers of people entering the Catholic Church Carole Norris Greene March 31, 2026 More than 1,280 across the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be joining the Catholic Church this Easter – a count based on those who attended the archdiocese’s formal rites and one that does not include several hundred others at some parishes.
She sings – and plants make the music George P. Matysek Jr. March 30, 2026 It won’t be anything like the carnivorous alien plant that crooned Motown in “Little Shop of Horrors,” but an upcoming concert at St. Louis in Clarksville promises something almost as unusual: music made with the help of plants.
Radio Interview: Protecting the Environment Catholic Review Staff March 30, 2026 In this Earth Day-themed episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George Matysek explores how faith can inspire care for creation through the perspectives of two guests.
Supreme Court backs challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban Kate Scanlon March 31, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court March 31 issued a ruling finding that a Colorado law banning professional counseling services that practice “conversion therapy” for minors likely infringes on the First Amendment.
Vance to publish book exploring his conversion to Catholicism Kate Scanlon March 31, 2026 Vice President JD Vance will publish a new book this summer exploring his conversion to Catholicism as an adult, The Associated Press reported March 31.
Missouri bishops back amendment to limit abortion, gender transition for minors OSV News March 31, 2026 The Catholic bishops of Missouri on March 26 issued a statement offering their support to a ballot measure that would both limit abortion and certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender.
4 U.S. leaders named to Vatican dicastery that promotes Church’s humanitarian vision, work OSV News March 31, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has appointed four U.S.-based scholars and leaders as members of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development.
The slow work Rita Buettner March 30, 2026 As much as we want to keep trying to fix a problem, maybe this is the time to hand it over to God. We can place whatever is troubling us into his hands, trusting that he will walk with us, moving mountains we cannot move and preparing us for the next step on our journey.
Four ways to observe the Triduum like the early Christians James L. Papandrea March 30, 2026 What we call “Easter” is not only for the moment, as if it can just come and go like any other weekend. It’s about the past, present and future.
Good Friday adoration: Jesus kisses us from the cross Father Romanus Cessario March 30, 2026 From the cross, the Innocent One, the Lamb without blemish, embraces his own suffering, mystical body. Wherever sin runs deep in our souls, Jesus heals it.
It’s Holy Week and You’re Right on Time Rita Buettner March 29, 2026 Whether you have been preparing since Ash Wednesday or are just deciding that you want to shift into a new mode now, the moment is yours.
How Triduum can strengthen love for Eucharist Christopher Carstens March 29, 2026 Jesus’ Paschal sacrifice is made really, truly present before our praying eyes on the altar at every Mass. And even after Mass, his body, blood, soul and divinity remain in our midst in the tabernacle. The Triduum attunes us to this reality each year.
