Archbishop Lori to offer special Mass commemorating 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks September 7, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: 9/11, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori will offer the 12:10 p.m. Mass Sept. 11 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa.
Sister Marian Joseph Baird, R.S.M., dies at 87 September 3, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Mercy Sister Marian Joseph Baird was offered Sept. 3 at Sacred Heart Convent in Belmont, N.C. Sister Marian Joseph died Aug. 26 in North Carolina. She was 87.
Pope Leo XIV recognizes 21 in Archdiocese of Baltimore for service to the Church and community September 3, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori will bestow honors from Pope Leo XIV upon 21 members of the laity, clergy and religious of the Archdiocese of Baltimore for their service to the Church and community.
Father Michael Heine elected as new president of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men September 2, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations The Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) has elected Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Heine as its president. CMSM is a pontifically recognized national organization that represents and serves leaders of men’s religious congregations, monastic communities and religious institutes in the United States. (Courtesy Conventual Franciscans)
Catholic End-of-Life Conference coming to Clarksville August 31, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, News, Respect Life A Catholic conference designed to help families navigate some of the most difficult decisions surrounding the end of life is coming to Clarksville. “In Joyful Hope: A Catholic End-of-Life Conference” will take place Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Louis in Clarksville.
Radio Interview: Get on board the Mercy Train August 31, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of CR Radio, Rita Buettner speaks with Tom Tirpak and talks about the impact he hopes his new book will have on others. Tom also shares a powerful story of a miracle his mother recalled experiencing during the canonization of St. Faustina – a beloved family patron and the saint who awakened a love for the Divine Mercy among Catholics worldwide.
Blue Masses will recognize responders August 27, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Blue Mass, which recognizes and honors the work of police officers, first responders and firefighters from around the state, will be celebrated at three parishes.
Catholic Review welcomes new staff members August 24, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News A videographer with experience serving a global Catholic ministry, a recent journalism graduate and collegiate editor, and a web professional have recently joined Catholic Review Media and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Radio Interview: Art, faith and storytelling August 24, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George Matysek talks with Murphy, creative services director for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, about his passion for art, his background in animation and the faith that has guided his life’s work. Murphy recounts how prayer and an unexpected opportunity led him to join the archdiocese in 2016 and explains how he uses creative media to share the Gospel and engage audiences of all ages.
Sister Mary Laurentilla Back, S.S.N.D., dies at 93 August 22, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries An 11 a.m. funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Laurentilla Back will be offered Aug. 25 at the chapel at Stella Maris in Timonium. Sister Mary Laurentilla died Aug. 10. She was 93.
New associate eastern vicar appointed to succeed Monsignor O’Connor August 20, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News Conventual Franciscan Father Donald Grzymski will succeed Monsignor Jay O’Connor as eastern vicar of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, with the transition set to take place next year, Archbishop William E. Lori announced Aug. 18.
Radio Interview: An American Martyr – The Legacy of Blessed Stanley Rother August 17, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, Radio Interview, Saints In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty interviews Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, promoter of the canonization cause of Father Stanley Rother, a priest from Oklahoma who became a martyr in Guatemala.
