Sister Kathleen Marie Engers, beloved founder of Baltimore’s Pumpkin Theater, dies at 101 Archdiocese of Baltimore will host fourth annual gun buyback Death toll in Venezuela nears 5,000 as earthquake recovery intensifies Senators press Blanche on mifepristone lawsuits, Epstein survivors Pilgrims walk in the steps of the Georgia Martyrs Local News Sister Kathleen Marie Engers, beloved founder of Baltimore’s Pumpkin Theater, dies at 101 George P. Matysek Jr. July 16, 2026 School Sister of Notre Dame Kathleen Marie Engers, whose Pumpkin Theatre introduced generations of Baltimore-area children to the performing arts, died June 10 at age 101. A longtime Notre Dame of Maryland professor, she viewed the theater as a ministry that inspired a lifelong love of the arts. 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Following the example of St. Joseph, may they remain men of faith, hard work, courage, and service, never forgetting that God walks beside them — even through life’s fiercest storms. More Commentary Featured Video Katie Prejean McGrady is a Catholic speaker, author, radio host, and one of the most recognizable Catholic media personalities in the United States. In this conversation, she reflects on the changing landscape of Catholic media, the rise of religious influencers, and the opportunities and challenges of public evangelization in the digital age.
Sister Kathleen Marie Engers, beloved founder of Baltimore’s Pumpkin Theater, dies at 101 George P. Matysek Jr. July 16, 2026 School Sister of Notre Dame Kathleen Marie Engers, whose Pumpkin Theatre introduced generations of Baltimore-area children to the performing arts, died June 10 at age 101. A longtime Notre Dame of Maryland professor, she viewed the theater as a ministry that inspired a lifelong love of the arts.
Archdiocese of Baltimore will host fourth annual gun buyback Catholic Review Staff July 16, 2026 The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host its annual gun buyback event Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Westside Shopping Center, 2413 Frederick Ave., Baltimore.
A quiet vigil with Jesus George P. Matysek Jr. July 16, 2026 In the quiet hours before dawn, while most Marylanders slept, Janine Sterner kept watch in perpetual adoration at Immaculate Conception in Towson. Her story reflects the enduring devotion of those who answer the call to pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
Capuchin Franciscan Father William Graham remembered for pastoral presence to those seeking annulments Katie V. Jones July 15, 2026 After arriving in Baltimore and taking residence at St. Ambrose Friary in Park Heights, Father Graham was appointed interim judicial vicar for the Tribunal of the Province of Baltimore. His responsibilities included overseeing annulments and causes for sainthood, and he also served as the archbishop’s delegate for marriage dispensations and marriage delegation.
Death toll in Venezuela nears 5,000 as earthquake recovery intensifies Junno Arocho Esteves July 16, 2026 Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left nearly 5,000 people dead, according to government officials, triggering a massive mobilization of humanitarian aid organizations.
Senators press Blanche on mifepristone lawsuits, Epstein survivors Kate Scanlon July 16, 2026 During his July 15 confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche took questions from senators on issues ranging from objections to the way the Department of Justice handled the release of the Epstein files to the way it has approached state challenges to a policy permitting distribution of mifepristone by mail.
Pilgrims walk in the steps of the Georgia Martyrs Michael R. Heinlein July 16, 2026 In late October, a little more than a month after Archbishop Fulton Sheen is to become “blessed,” the sixth beatification on American soil will take place — this time of five Franciscan martyrs who died in 1597 in the Georgia seedbed of American Catholicism.
Catholic group helps parishes to share a table with the poor, following pope’s example Courtney Mares July 15, 2026 When Pope Leo XIV sat down to lunch with people experiencing homelessness and poverty at Castel Gandolfo this month, he offered a model that one Catholic organization says any parish can follow.
Five times to pray on the go Colleen Pressprich July 16, 2026 Here are five times to slide prayer into your family’s day this summer that will deepen your prayer lives and be easy to keep up when school rolls back around. In fact, you’ll notice that these are all “on-the-go” moments.
Sexual ethics is social ethics Kenneth Craycraft July 15, 2026 After Pope Leo XIV’s promulgation of his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” The New York Times ran an opinion article by a Catholic journalist that asserted the pope’s preference for “social justice over pelvic theology.”
Question Corner: Why are SSPX confessions invalid? Jenna Marie Cooper July 14, 2026 Why is it that when the SSPX says Mass, it’s only illicit, but now going to confession with them would be not only illicit but also invalid?
A big birthday Rita Buettner July 14, 2026 Life is short, after all. Life is worth celebrating. And life is better because of the many people who laugh and cry with us, listen to us, share their stories and accompany us along the way.
A miracle at sea and the faith of a young immigrant father Silvio Cuéllar July 10, 2026 Let us continue to pray for all fathers, especially immigrant fathers who have left their homeland in search of a better future for their children. Following the example of St. Joseph, may they remain men of faith, hard work, courage, and service, never forgetting that God walks beside them — even through life’s fiercest storms.
