Sister Evelyn Grudza, who ministered for 64 years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, dies at 92 March 6, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized A funeral Mass was offered Feb. 28 for Franciscan Sister Evelyn Grudza (formerly Sister Philip Marie), a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 70 years. Sister Evelyn, who ministered in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for 64 years, died at Assisi House in Aston, Pa., Feb. 25 at 92.
Notre Dame of Maryland University earns national leadership award March 5, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Board of Trustees was honored with a 2025 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership recognizing higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership and initiative.
IHM students herald long-awaited postcards from space February 28, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools In 2022, IHM students embarked on a unique educational adventure as part of the Blue Origin Club for the Future program.
‘Este libro no son solo letras; es mi vida, es mi fe’ February 25, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español, Protagonistas de Fe “Cuando he estado clavada en la cruz, ha sido cuando realmente me he encontrado con Dios. Los momentos de dificultad también son para que nos encontremos con Dios y purifiquemos esa fe.” En esta edición de Protagonistas de Fe, Paula Vega, una joven malagueña nos relata sobre sus diferentes proyectos de evangelización: su libro “Al son del Espíritu”, sus proyectos con la serie “The Chosen” y mucho más.
Father Nixon Mullah, S.S.J., dies at 51 February 24, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A memorial Mass for Josephite Father Nixon Mullah will be offered Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at St. Luke in Washington, D.C.
Radio Interview: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization February 24, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Joining Catholic Review Radio to talk about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and some special events that are coming up to honor the anniversary of her canonization is Rob Judge, executive director of the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg and a parishioner of St. Mary in Hagerstown.
Redemptorist Father Knappik, an associate pastor in Annapolis and Baltimore, dies at 92 February 24, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered Feb. 21 for Redemptorist Father Richard Knappik at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Ephrata, Pa. Father Knappik, who ministered as an associate pastor in Annapolis and Baltimore, died Feb. 16, one day short of his 93rd birthday.
Sister Marianne Muscott, who served in Baltimore for three decades, dies at 83 February 20, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered Nov. 20 for Sister of St. Francis of Assisi Marianne Muscott (formerly Sister Stella Maris) at St. Francis Convent in Saint Francis, Wisc. Sister Marianne died Nov. 12 at age 83.
Sister Margaret Gardner, former special educator in Baltimore, dies at 103 February 20, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A memorial Mass will be offered Feb. 28 for Sister of St. Francis of Assisi Margaret Gardner (formerly Sister Mary David) at St. Francis Convent in Saint Francis, Wisc. Sister Margaret, who worked in special education at St. Elizabeth School in Baltimore, died Jan. 24, three days shy of her 104th birthday.
Father Michael Romano appointed next rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary February 19, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori, chairman of the Mount St. Mary’s Seminary Board, announced Feb. 18 that he has appointed Father Michael M. Romano as the next rector of the seminary, effective in July 2025.
Sister Joan Drega, former development director for Daughters of Charity, dies at 88 February 19, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered Feb. 12 for Daughter of Charity Sister Joan Drega (Josephine Mary) in the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Joan, a Baltimore native who served as a regional director of development for her order, died Feb. 7 at 88.
Radio Interview: The Oscars and Hollywood February 17, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty, along with guest co-host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Herald, had a wide-ranging, sometimes wild, conversation with two Catholic movie experts: Pauline Sister Rose Pacatte and John Mulderig, film reviewer for OSV News. Hear their recommendations for the winners, and what they wished the entertainment industry would focus on this year.
