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Maryland Catholic Conference to host town hall on youth justice system reform

January 10, 2022
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News

The Maryland Catholic Conference, public policy arm of the state’s Catholic bishops, will host a Jan. 12 virtual town hall on reform of Maryland’s youth justice system 7-8 p.m.

Sister Mary William Philbin, I.H.M., dies at 75

January 7, 2022
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

Sister Mary William entered the IHM congregation in 1964, making her final profession in 1972. She served as a teacher at St. Agnes School in Catonsville from 1969 to 1970.

RADIO INTERVIEW: Bible in a Year

January 5, 2022
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Bible, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

Are you making a New Year’s resolution to enhance your spiritual life? Start with sacred Scripture.

Most popular stories, commentaries and podcasts of 2021 on CatholicReview.org

December 28, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Journalism, Local News, News, Radio Interview

What were the most popular stories, commentaries and podcasts on CatholicReview.org in 2021? We have the list!

RADIO INTERVIEW: Year in Review and Year Ahead

December 27, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Respect Life, Synodality

Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty sits down with Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori about the Year of the Eucharist, the worldwide synod, COVID-19, new seminarians and a new school, his new role chairing the U.S. bishop’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities and walks with Bayley, the archbishop’s dog.

RADIO INTERVIEW: Why We Need Christmas Movies

December 20, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview

John Mulderig, assistant director for media reviews and visual media for Catholic News Service, gives us his insights and recommendations for best Christmas movies that help inspire us to faith and virtue. He shares the lessons we learn from them that can be shared with our families.

RADIO INTERVIEW: Christmas music and the power of song in times of plague

December 13, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Colleges, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

Dr. Remi Chiu, a musicologist at Loyola University Maryland shares insights about Christmas music and the historic power of music in times of plague and pandemic.

Mercy High to take on Maryvale in new chapter in girls’ basketball tradition

December 10, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

Mercy High School in Baltimore and Maryvale Preparatory School in Lutherville announced Dec. 10 they will begin a new tradition in girls basketball Feb. 25 when the two all-girls schools compete in “The Classic.”

RADIO INTERVIEW: Catching up with Matt Birk/New film on St. Joseph

December 7, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

Matt Birk is best known as a hardworking offensive lineman who helped the Baltimore Ravens win a Superbowl in 2013. He’s also a devoted Catholic, father of eight and a champion of the pro-life cause.

St. Mary’s Seminary and Calvert Hall announce major gifts

November 30, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Vocations

St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park and Calvert Hall College High School in Towson separately announced recently they have received donations of $1 million and $1.35 million respectively.