Deacon Sullivan responds to faith first June 18, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2026, News Deacon Sullivan said public service “runs deep” in his family. While he himself is not a first responder, he has found his own role through his ministry. As a seminarian in Bel Air, he was the chaplain for the Bel Air Police Department. In March 2025, he became a chaplain for the Baltimore City Fire Department.
Deacon Kirby’s path to priesthood is a journey of faith and learning June 15, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2026, News, Vocations Deacon Stephen Kirby was in fifth grade when he first thought it would be “cool” to be a priest. The fourth of seven children, Deacon Kirby and his family were active members at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park where he was an altar boy and in the youth choir.
Rain, sun and rainbows mark eucharistic pilgrimage stops in Anne Arundel County June 11, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News While a thunderstorm greeted everyone as they arrived at St. Mary, only a few raindrops were falling when the eucharistic procession to the State House began. Singing songs and saying prayers in both English and Spanish, participants waved white flags, carried signs saying “Jesus, I Love You” and smiled at those gathered to watch the procession.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrives in Maryland June 10, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate With the theme, “One Nation Under God,” the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrived in the Archdiocese of Baltimore June 9 at the site of the nation’s first monument to George Washington – a stoic stone tower just off the Appalachian Trail in Middletown.
Local Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s vision for AI June 8, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: AI, Feature, Local News, News, Schools As Catholics continue to absorb Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, one takeaway stands out to Deacon Frederick “Fritz” Bauerschmidt: the pope is trying to help the church understand a technological revolution while it is still unfolding.
From Catonsville to Uganda, faith and loss inspires mission of hope June 8, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News When Ann Bartlinski was in Uganda in January 2025, visiting and delivering food to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Masaka, she saw a mother with a very sick child.
Traveling museum brings awareness and hope June 4, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News At first glance, Catholic Charities USA’s traveling People of Hope Museum – parked outside the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland June 3 – looks like little more than a semi-truck lined with video screens and images of people waiting to share their stories.
For 44 years, Oblate Sister of Providence opens worlds through reading June 4, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Vocations In a quiet classroom at Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent, Sister Constance Fenwick has spent 44 years doing something schools too often cannot: giving every student her complete, undivided attention.
Loyola University Maryland cuts 66 positions as part of strategic plan June 2, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Loyola University Maryland eliminated 66 positions this semester as part of a broader effort to reallocate resources and advance the university’s strategic plan, according to university president Terrence M. Sawyer.
Notre Dame of Maryland University announces its 15th president June 1, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Dr. Abagail “Abby” Van Vlerah was named the 15th president of Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) June 1. She will begin her new role July 6 after Dr. Marylou Yam, NDUM’s current president, retires June 30.
From Queen City to crossroads May 26, 2026By Katie V. Jones OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate The city still bears its old nickname, “Queen City,” and the bones of its former greatness are still visible.
‘Traveling museum’ from Catholic Charities will visit Baltimore June 2-3 May 25, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News The traveling museum has already visited cities in New York, Connecticut and Vermont and will stop at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland June 2 and 3.
