Stephon Dingle, an anchor and reporter for WJZ-TV, was the keynote speaker for the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s 2025 Shine the Light Gala, which supports Catholic education. He said he was present not only as a guest but also as a “living testament to what a great Catholic education can be for you.”
‘Vaticanista’ tells Catholic Review how conclaves have changed in 50 years
John Thavis has been in St. Peter’s Square for the election of the last four popes, from John Paul I through Francis.
What’s missing?
If the state wants to show that reducing caps for those who sue the state for abuse is not “just about the money,” then Gov. Moore and other state officials need to go on a listening tour and meet face to face with victim-survivors, particularly those who were abused in state-run institutions.
Archbishop Lori says Pope Francis’ funeral ‘spoke to the future’
With clear blue skies and temperatures in the high-50s, a perfect day for the world to bid farewell to Pope Francis drew estimates of 1 million people to St. Peter’s Square April 26 to witness the funeral rites for the pontiff, who died April 21 at age 88.
Cardinal O’Brien remembers Pope Francis as leader who made big impact
Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien, former archbishop of Baltimore and retired grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher based at the Vatican, remembered Pope Francis as a leader whose years in office had a major impact.
Archbishop Lori praises Pope Francis for closeness, realism
Archbishop William E. Lori said that Pope Francis could be readily described as a “pastoral pope,” a sense of service that he brought from his years as an archbishop in Argentina who was close to his priests and people.
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s chrism Mass focuses on hope in jubilee year
The chrism Mass is traditionally held in the archdiocese on the Monday of Holy Week. The scheduling allows priests to be with their people in their own parishes for the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper and other liturgies of the Triduum.
Diocese of Providence welcomes Bishop Lewandowski
A few hours after it was announced in Rome and Washington April 8 that Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., would be the new bishop of the Diocese of Providence, R.I., he greeted the people of his new flock in an emotional news conference from the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence.
El papa Francisco nombra al obispo Lewandowski para la Diócesis de Providence, Rhode Island
El papa Francisco ha nombrado al obispo Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., nuevo obispo de la Diócesis de Providence, Rhode Island. El nombramiento fue anunciado en Washington, D.C. el 8 de abril por el cardenal Christophe Pierre, nuncio apostólico en los Estados Unidos.
Pope Francis names Bishop Lewandowski to Diocese of Providence, R.I.
Pope Francis has named Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., as the new bishop of the Diocese of Providence, R.I. The appointment was publicized in Washington April 8 by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
House approves bill limiting payments to victims of child sexual abuse
The Maryland House passed a bill April 3 that makes significant changes to the Child Victims Act, lowering the limits for future lawsuits for sexual abuse of a minor and limiting the civil damages to each claimant, rather than each incident of alleged abuse. The bill now moves to the Maryland Senate for action before the session ends April 7.
Archbishop Lori names David Kinkopf as new Catholic Charities executive director
Archbishop William E. Lori announced the appointment March 28 of David W. Kinkopf as the next executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore.