Sacred Heart 6th grader wins Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Spelling Bee May 20, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Taryn Langley, a sixth grader at Sacred Heart School in Glyndon spelled stimuli and serrated correctly to win the 2026 Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Spelling Bee at St. Joseph School in Cockeysville May 18.
Radio Interview: Saying yes to God’s plan May 18, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Mark Viviano talks with Gregg Landry, founder of Blue Rock Productions and president of the Catholic Business Network of Baltimore, about how a single reflection question at a men’s faith group – what have you said no to that could have been a blessing? – led Landry to eucharistic ministry at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore and, eventually, prison ministry.
Sister Geraldine Kent, S.S.J., dies at 95 May 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister of St. Joseph Geraldine Kent (formerly Sister Walter Annice) was offered May 11 at St. Joseph Villa in Chestnut Hill, Pa. Sister Geraldine died May 5. She was 95.
Commencement speakers announced for local Catholic universities May 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News College graduation ceremonies for the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s four Catholic universities will welcome two business leaders, a local television newscaster and a Norwegian bishop as featured commencement speakers this year.
Radio Interview: Why a world-class pianist gave up a promising career to become a priest May 11, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Baltimore Basilica, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations He was once a rising concert pianist, performing for audiences around the world – until he answered a call he could not ignore. George Matysek speaks with Sulpician Father Paul Maillet about his journey from the concert stage to the priesthood.
Archbishop Lori announces associate pastor and deacon appointments May 4, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori announces the following appointments:
Radio Interview: Prolific Catholic author Emily Stimpson Chapman on wine, monasteries and the art of hospitality May 4, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Host Rita Buettner speaks with Emily Stimpson Chapman, a bestselling Catholic author, who explains how monks preserved and elevated winemaking after the fall of the Roman Empire
Sisters of Bon Secours name inaugural executive director May 3, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News The Marriottsville-based Sisters of Bon Secours USA named Kathy Connerton as the congregation’s inaugural executive director of mission and business operations.
Una fe que pasó de resistir a cambiar estructuras April 30, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español, Protagonistas de Fe En el episodio de hoy de Protagonistas de Fe, nos acompaña *Ingrid Delgado*, una mujer que pasó de escuchar historias de fe bajo el comunismo en Cuba a influir en las políticas públicas de EE. UU. a través de la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul.
Brother Joseph Keough, F.S.C., dies at 79 April 28, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for De La Salle Christian Brother Joseph Keough will be offered at 2 p.m. on May 2 at Calvert Hall College High School’s Marion Burk Knott Center for the Performing Arts in Towson.
Radio Interview: Pope Leo XIV’s biographer shares insights on the Augustinian who became pope April 27, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vatican George Matysek talks with Elise Ann Allen about her new biography of Pope Leo XIV, published this April in English. She traces how his years as an Augustinian missionary in crisis-torn Peru shaped his pastoral vision, his instinct for synodality and his quiet but effective leadership style.
Sister Joan McCann, O.P., former principal, dies at 85 April 22, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Sister Joan was a former teacher and principal of St. Rose of Lima School in Brooklyn. Elsewhere, she ministered in Illinois, Wisconsin, Georgia, Illinois and Washington, D.C.
