Archdiocese of Baltimore schools celebrate first day of school August 26, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Cheers and applause filled the parking lot of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School on the first day of school as students were dropped off and greeted by staff and the school’s mascots, cougars Max and Cocoa, Aug. 25.
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Catholic schools convocation celebrates teachers August 26, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools School Sister of Notre Dame Patricia McCarron spent her first official day as superintendent of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Catholic schools celebrating with the teachers she oversees.
St John the Evangelist in Severna Park celebrates its newly renovated church August 25, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News After almost a year of renovations, St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park celebrated its new worship space with more than 800 people attending a solemn Mass of dedication presided by Archbishop William E. Lori.
Sun Meals Program a blessing for many August 20, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore For the 35 young campers at Tsunami Martial Arts in Windsor Mill, the breakfasts and dinners served at camp are available through the Sun Meals Program sponsored by Good Harvest Community Kitchen of St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore.
Patrick Brice sentenced to home detention for attacks on elderly pro-life supporters August 8, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Baltimore Circuit Judge Yvette M. Bryant sentenced Patrick Brice Aug. 7 to one-year home detention and three years’ probation for his attack on two pro-life advocates.
St. Bernardine Choir celebrates 50 years of song, spirit and community July 31, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The joyful sound of 75 voices singing in praise filled St. Bernardine Catholic Church all the way up to its trademark gold dome July 27 as the church’s beloved choir celebrated its 50th anniversary with a reunion concert.
Men’s religious leaders confront change with fraternity and faith July 29, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News The question was simple and familiar to many in religious life: How does one deal with a curmudgeon – someone who is set in his ways, resistant to change and vocal about it?
Third annual gun buyback scheduled for Aug. 9 July 24, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore will hold its third annual gun buyback event Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westside Shopping Center, 2413 Frederick Ave.
Construction underway on new north addition to St. Joseph’s Nursing Home July 22, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate officially began the final phase of their 21-year-old renovation plan for St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Catonsville June 14 when the walls of the facility’s oldest wing came tumbling down.
Quo Vadis attracts biggest crowd ever, promotes camaraderie and faith July 17, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, Young Adult Ministry Shouts and laughter filled a large hall at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park July 9 as more than 100 teenage boys threw themselves into a high-energy group game – just one part of a week designed to inspire deeper faith and lasting friendships. The occasion was Quo Vadis, a four-day summer vocations camp for young men hosted by the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Deacon Gary Elliott Dumer Jr., active in men’s ministry, dies July 14, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Gary Elliott Dumer Jr. died July 8. He was 61.
Double the learning: Dual enrollment provides college credit to high school students July 9, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools While still a senior at St. John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown, Samantha Hackley spent the majority of her school days this past year at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, where she was enrolled as a full-time student.
