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Katie V. Jones

Katie V. Jones is a staff writer for the Catholic Review. A graduate of the College of Wooster, she is a parishioner of Patronage of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Arbutus.

St. Joseph Church in Fullerton

Fullerton church begins renovations

June 19, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

Renovation work is well underway at St. Joseph Church in Fullerton, where a sweeping interior transformation of its more than 50-year-old sanctuary began in early June. Pews have been removed, carpeting torn up and construction crews are preparing the space for an upgrade parish leaders say reflects both practical needs and a renewed spiritual focus.

Deacon Alex Mwebaze is happy to call Maryland home

June 19, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2025, News, Vocations

Deacon Mwebaze, along with five other deacons, will be ordained as priests June 21 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, marking the culmination of his journey to priesthood.

Archbishop Lori offers encouragement to charitable agencies affected by federal cuts

June 12, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore

At a time when federal funding cuts are straining the services of charitable organizations across the region, Archbishop William E. Lori offered a message of hope and solidarity during a special “Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice” celebrated June 11 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.

Hundreds gather at Rebuilt Conference 2025 to ‘imagine what’s possible’ in parish ministry

June 10, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News

Rebuilt Conference 2025, with the theme “Can You Imagine,” asked the priests, parish leaders and volunteers present from all around the country and beyond, to imagine their congregations thriving with active parishioners and sufficient funding.

St. Frances Academy plans to welcome middle schoolers

June 3, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

St. Frances Academy in East Baltimore will welcome its first middle schoolers at the start of the 2025-26 school year after receiving approval in May from the Maryland State Department of Education and accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Baltimore Mass to celebrate local charities in time of perilous cuts

June 3, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore

To show support for the work done by Catholic Charities, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Relief Services, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will hold a Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice at 7:30 p.m., June 11, at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.

Archdiocese continues focus on mental health with aim to take away stigma 

May 29, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore launched its Mental Health Ministry plan in 2021. During its first phase, nearly 1,000 people were trained in mental health first aid, according to Melissa Freymann, a mental wellness consultant for the archdiocese and a therapist with St. Lucia Counseling.  

Catholic sisters’ ‘Put the Guns Down’ campaign hits city buses

May 27, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News

With the words “Put the Guns Down – Let Peace Begin with Us” emblazoned across its side, a Baltimore City bus proclaimed a message of peace May 22, as Catholic sisters from eight religious congregations gathered alongside it on Monroe Street.

Bishop Lewandowski installed as bishop of Providence

May 21, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Feature, Local News, News

Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., announced his arrival at the doors of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, R.I., May 20. The main entranceway to the cathedral then opened, welcoming Bishop Lewandowski to be formally installed as the 10th bishop of the Diocese of Providence.

Dinners build camaraderie for parishioners in Western Maryland

May 19, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Though all the diners are members of the Catholic Parishes of South Washington County – a pastorate that includes St. Joseph in Hagerstown, St. Augustine in Williamsport and St. James in Boonsboro – this steadfast rule has played a key role in maintaining the group’s cohesion and longevity.

Western Maryland parishes hit by devastating floodwaters

May 16, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Two days after torrential rain caused flooding in the Georges Creek Valley in Western Maryland, Father Scott Kady, pastor of Divine Mercy Parish felt blessed.

New interim Hispanic, Urban delegates ready to serve Archdiocese of Baltimore

May 15, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

With the appointment of Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. to the Diocese of Providence, R.I., Archbishop William E. Lori announced May 8 two interim appointments to continue the work Bishop Lewandowski had done while in Baltimore.

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