Catholic Review Staff

The Catholic Review is the official publication of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Radio Interview: The Oscars and Hollywood

February 17, 2025
By 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.

High school students invited to participate in human trafficking video contest

February 13, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

High school students across the United States are invited to participate in a contest to create short videos outlining what they would do to help prevent human trafficking. Sponsored by the Alliance to End Human Trafficking, an outreach of U.S. Catholic religious sisters, the contest includes monetary prizes of $1,000 for first place, $750 for second and $500 for third.

Maryland Center for History and Culture receives $2.5 million grant to explore religious tolerance in state

February 12, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Religious Freedom, Uncategorized

The Baltimore-based Maryland Center for History and Culture received a $2.5 million grant in January to explore the state’s role in religious diversity with the goal of producing an exhibit on the topic by the fall of 2026.

Las escuelas católicas de Baltimore son accesibles para la comunidad hispana

February 11, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español, Protagonistas de Fe

Kailyn Ramos, la Coordinadora de Inscripción y Extensión para la Comunidad Latina de las Escuelas Católicas de Baltimore, nos explica como nace su vocación como docente y nos comparte como las familias hispanas pueden acceder a las escuelas católicas de Baltimore.

Radio Interview: Finding hope in the midst of sorrow

February 10, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

In a new book, “Climbing the Rainbow,” Kathy Wandishin shares her family’s harrowing journey of losing a son and offers some profound insights about the nature of grief and the importance of hope and trust in God.

Sister Patricia Ann Scanlan, O.C.D., dies at 92

February 10, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

A funeral Mass for Carmelite Sister Patricia of Jesus (Patricia Ann Scanlan) was offered Jan. 31 at the Carmelite Monastery in Towson. Sister Patricia died Jan. 19 at Stella Maris in Timonium. She was 92 years old and had been a member of the Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore for 74 years.

Sister Ann Paul (Barbara) Chenard, D.C., dies at 96

February 10, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Ann Paul (Barbara) Chenard was offered Feb. 4 at St. Louise House in Albany, N.Y. Sister Ann Paul died Jan. 30. She was 96.

Oblate Sister of Providence Mercia Delgado, a gifted artist, dies at 93

February 7, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

A funeral Mass was offered Jan. 28 for Sister Mercia Delgado, a member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence for 67 years. She died Jan. 17 at age 93.

Oblate Sister of Providence Eleanor Marie Wedge, who served motherhouse, dies at 89

February 7, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

A funeral Mass for Oblate Sister of Providence Eleanor Marie Wedge was offered Jan. 8 at her religious community’s motherhouse in Arbutus. Sister Eleanor Marie died Dec. 23. She was 89.

Dr. Hargens earns citation from Maryland General Assembly

February 5, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Dr. Donna Hargens, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s outgoing superintendent of Catholic schools, received a citation Jan. 28 from the Maryland General Assembly during the Maryland Catholic Conference Leader Reception in Annapolis.

Brother Andrew Joseph Barrish, S.M., dies at 95

February 4, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

A funeral Mass for Marianist Brother Andrew Joseph “Joe” Barrish was offered Jan. 28 at Queen of Apostles Chapel in Beavercreek, Ohio. Brother Joe died Jan. 20. He was 95 and had served 77 years in religious life.

Radio Interview: Catholic Men’s Spirituality

February 3, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Radio Interview

Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with two experts on Catholic Men’s Spirituality to get their take on how best to encourage and support men looking to develop and enhance their Catholic faith, so they can be better men, able to serve others, whether as husbands, fathers, priests or single lay men.