Catholic high school students experience professions firsthand May 19, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Gaining firsthand experience in a career before committing time and money can offer valuable insight for students still weighing their futures. Through high school internship and mentorship programs, students can explore a range of fields while learning more about their own interests and strengths.
Archbishop Lori ordains 12 transitional deacons May 18, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Their ordination as transitional deacons is the final step before they are expected to be ordained to the priesthood next year.
Archdiocese of Baltimore names teachers of the year May 18, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Archdiocese of Baltimore recognized three teachers of the year May 7 with surprise visits to their classrooms by their principals and Gregory Farno, chancellor for archdiocese schools.
Archbishop Lori recognized with new award May 18, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News A long-time advocate for St. John Vianney Center in Philadelphia, Archbishop William E. Lori was given the center’s first-ever Ambassador Award May 8 during its 80th anniversary breakfast.
Knott Scholars recognized May 8, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Thirty-nine students were recognized as Knott Scholarship winners during an April 26 pinning ceremony at St. Joseph in Fullerton.
Community celebrates opening of a place to be seen and heard April 24, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come “Fill these rooms with your peace and make it a place of refuge for all who find their way here,” Archbishop Lori said in his prayer.”Open the hearts of those who come here so that they may receive not only material help but also the dignity of being seen and being loved.”
Bishop Walsh wins state mock trial competition for second straight year April 22, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools It was a special moment when the small Cumberland-based Bishop Walsh School’s mock trial team qualified to go back to Annapolis and defend its 2025 state title.
Catholics nurture environment in gardens, yards and beyond April 16, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Environment, Feature, Local News, News Across the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Catholics are finding creative ways to care for God’s creation, transforming parish grounds, churchyards and personal backyards into vibrant, life-giving spaces.
Father Frank Brauer remembered as quiet yet fun priest dedicated to parishioners April 2, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries That commitment to fostering community, even in challenging circumstances, defined Father Frank Brauer’s priesthood. He died March 30 in Florida after a short time in hospice care. He was 79.
Mercy Medical Center brings past, present together to inspire future April 2, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News The classical music cued and so began an episode of Mercy’s four-part, hour-long series that brings historical medical figures together with modern-age Mercy doctors for a discussion on the challenges and advancements each have faced in the medical world.
Fixed up and polished, Havre de Grace church ready for Easter March 26, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Father Francis Ouma sees the imprint of parishioners everywhere inside the newly renovated St. Patrick Church in Havre de Grace – in every restored surface and carefully renewed detail.
Family members of Cardinal Shehan share memories of beloved uncle March 23, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Bill Baird, former chief financial officer for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, shared photos of his grand-uncle, including one of Cardinal Shehan presenting him with his diploma from what is now Loyola Blakefield in Towson.
