In pastoral letter, Archbishop Lori calls for renewed political culture February 9, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News In a new pastoral letter released Feb. 9, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore takes the approaching occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary to address “a moment of grace and responsibility”
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Institute for Evangelization marks five years of accompaniment, engagement February 9, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News In the five years since Archbishop William E. Lori established the Institute for Evangelization – building on the work of a former Department of Evangelization but significantly expanding its scope and reach – it has become a spark and an inspiration, bringing encouragement and resources to parishes as they help form missionary disciples.
New vision ahead for pastoral councils February 5, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News A parish pastoral council, required by canon law, primarily exists to reflect about the needs of the parish, discern about options and make recommendations to the pastor.
If we truly believe … January 15, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Maryland General Assembly We need to tone down the rhetoric and see each other as people – flawed and fearful, but also hopeful and holy.
Archdiocese will not assert charitable immunity in bankruptcy case December 16, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors filed a joint motion Dec. 10 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court that stipulates that the archdiocese will not use charitable immunity as a defense in the case.
Prayer sustains priests marking anniversaries November 18, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien and Monsignor Richard Tillman were ordained in 1965. They, and several other priests marking milestone jubilees, were honored at the annual Priests Fall Day of Prayer, Mass for Deceased Priests, and Celebration of Service, Nov. 17 at Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City.
Victim-survivors tell of mistrust, pain in third court session November 6, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News In a federal courtroom in Baltimore Nov. 5, 10 people stepped up to give impact statements about the effects of their abuse as minors by people connected to the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Their stories included tears and frustration, as well as signs of hope and healing.
Planting and reaping October 14, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary Sometimes, you even plant unintentionally, by the way you live your life. If you live like a follower of Jesus, that should show in what you do and say. By being kind and not adding to the divisiveness we experience today, you can be an example for others on how to treat our fellow humans.
Archdiocese of Baltimore files ‘form plan’ for bankruptcy settlement, proposes $33 million contribution October 3, 2025By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed a form plan for reorganization in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which sets a proposed amount of contribution from the archdiocese and affiliated organizations, including parishes and schools.
Archbishop Lori and others visit Holy Land to provide support, hope September 9, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori and leaders of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Near East Welfare Association visited Jerusalem, the Palestinian West Bank and other parts of the Holy Lands Sept. 2-6, connecting with ministries serving those in the conflict area.
Notre Dame of Maryland University establishes School of Integrative Health after merger with MUIH September 4, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News Notre Dame of Maryland University became the nation’s first comprehensive university with a school solely dedicated to integrative health on its campus, with the announcement Sept. 3 of a merger with the former Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Sister Patricia McCarron, new schools superintendent, talks about what inspired her to become an educator August 18, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Schools After serving for 20 years as head of school at Notre Dame Preparatory in Towson, Sister Patricia now takes the reins of the Department of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore as superintendent.