In a world where noise seems to reign supreme, what’s the value of silence? How do we make room for silence in our lives? And how can silence help us in our spiritual journey? George Matysek talks about it with Dominican Father Dominic Koester.
5 Catholic prayers for Election Day
With another divisive presidential election on the horizon Nov. 5, there’s never a better time to turn to prayer.
Padre Pio relics exhibit to continue tour of Archdiocese of Baltimore
Catholics of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will get a couple more chances to venerate and learn about one of their faith’s more modern and fascinating saints when churches in Towson and Glyndon display the relics of St. Padre Pio.
Radio Interview: Family Theater Productions
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Holy Cross Father David Guffey, national director and head of production at Family Theater Productions about the work it produces, and about a new film that will begin airing in November on PBS stations, “Playing Like a Girl: The House that Rob Built.”
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore seeks Adopt a Family sponsors
As the Christmas season approaches, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is reaching out to individuals and organizations to support its Adopt a Family program that connects generous donors with families in SVDP shelters, supportive housing programs and Head Start.
Ofrecer el liderazgo que ahora la Iglesia y El Espiritu espera de nosotros
En este episodio de Protagonistas de Fe, Alejandro Aguilera Titus de la USCCB nos habla sobre el Plan Pastoral Nacional Para el Ministerio Hispano/Latino, “La presencia hispana es una levadura que esta transformando el rostro de la Iglesia y esta contribuyendo al tejido que continua dándole forma a la Iglesia en Estados Unidos.”
Sister Frances Schiminsky, O.S.F., dies at 95
A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister Frances Schiminsky (formerly Sister Ann Philip), will be offered Oct. 25 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Frances died Oct. 21. She was 95 and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 76 years.
Radio Interview: The World Synod of Bishops
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Archbishop William E. Lori while he was in Rome. The archbishop explains how the synod process works and how the delegates – which include priests, religious and lay people as voting members in addition to bishops for the first time – will vote on proposals to pass along to Pope Francis.
Archbishop Lori visits Ukraine, praises resiliency of people in war-torn nation
Archbishop William E. Lori concelebrated Mass Oct. 19 at the Cathedral of St. Alexander of Kyiv.
Some Seek the City parishes in Baltimore celebrating Masses of thanksgiving and remembrance
The Catholic Review provides capsule profiles of some the affected parishes, along with a look at the schedule of thanksgiving Masses for those parishes that have announced plans for Masses.
Nancy Grasmick to lead search committee for new superintendent
Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, former superintendent of Maryland Public Schools for 20 years, will serve as the chairwoman of a search committee that will select a new superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
IND alumnae association continues to give back to community
The Institute of Notre Dame Alumnae Association announced that it has donated $45,000 this fiscal year to five all-girls schools in the Baltimore area, keeping alive the impact of the revered East Baltimore Catholic School that closed in 2020 after 173 years.