Los obispos celebran una Misa para ‘implorar al Espíritu Santo que inspire’ su asamblea de otoño November 11, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español Más de 320 obispos de todo Estados Unidos entraron en la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María en Baltimore el 10 de noviembre, donde se vistieron con ornamentos litúrgicos a juego para celebrar la misa del primer día de su asamblea plenaria anual de otoño.
U.S. bishops celebrate Mass to ‘beg the Holy Spirit to inspire’ November 10, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishops, Local News, News Arriving by motor coaches, more than 320 bishops from across the United States streamed into the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore Nov. 10, where they donned matching vestments to celebrate Mass on the first day of their annual fall plenary assembly.
Capuchins celebrate 150 years of ministry in Cumberland November 3, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Capuchins’ arrival with a special Nov. 1 Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul on the Feast of All Saints.
Women’s Education Alliance’s fall luncheon highlights students October 30, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools As chairwoman of the Women’s Education Alliance, Betty Contino welcomed more than 240 people to its annual fall luncheon Oct. 28 at Cardinal Shehan School in Baltimore, advising them to “just eat your cookies and chill out,” as the event would be nothing short of spectacular.
At Baltimore White Mass event, theologian warns Catholic medical professionals they are on the front lines of a cultural crisis October 28, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News George Weigel’s talk followed the annual White Mass, celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. More than 440 people, including doctors, nurses, medical students and other professionals, attended the liturgy, many wearing their white coats.
Young adults invited to attend Lumen Ecclesiae October 23, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry Inspired by Archbishop William E. Lori’s Seek the City to Come pastoral planning initiative and his pastoral letters, “A Light Brightly Visible,” which call for evangelization and missionary discipleship, the Dominican Friars of Baltimore are launching a new Catholic event for young adults: “Lumen Ecclesiae – Light of the Church.”
Knights of Columbus provide extra warmth with free winter coats October 22, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Schools Excited kindergarten students at St. Michael-St. Clement School in Overlea swarmed around a surprised Archbishop William E. Lori, shouting thank yous and hugging his knees before heading back to class Oct. 21. The young students, along with their fellow older classmates, each proudly wore a new winter jacket, courtesy the Knights of Columbus.
St. John parishioner Joe Swiss remembered for helping others find the Lord October 14, 2025By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Joseph “Joe” Swiss Jr., a leading figure in evangelization in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who was known for his embrace of new technologies in spreading the Gospel and his passion for welcoming adults to the Catholic faith, died Sept. 18. He was 77.
Life is Beautiful Mass recognizes two women who believe in ‘blessing’ of life October 14, 2025By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life This year’s Life is Beautiful Mass Oct. 19 will honor two women who have spent their lives helping others live theirs.
Healthcare professionals encouraged to attend annual White Mass October 8, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual White Mass and blessing for healthcare professionals will be held Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption in Baltimore with Archbishop William E. Lori as the celebrant.
Partners in Excellence breakfast recognizes donors, students October 2, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools Founded in 1996, the PIE scholarship program, funded by corporate partnerships, foundations and individuals, has awarded 31,2000 tuition-assistance scholarships, more than $42 million in tuition aid.
Catholic schools stress learning the fundamentals September 30, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools On the most recent NAEP, Catholic school fourth graders scored about 10 points higher than their public-school peers in math and roughly 15 points higher in reading.
