Radio Interview: Source of All Hope accompanies people experiencing homelessness on Baltimore streets June 15, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview An outreach program at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore is changing lives on city streets.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage features a blessing for Baltimore from atop the Washington Monument June 10, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News From one of Baltimore’s most iconic landmarks, the Eucharist was lifted in prayer over the city as part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
Former Baltimore pathologist professes perpetual vows with Children of Mary May 22, 2026By Jenna Mattern Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Dr. Emily Wilding spent her career as an anatomic pathologist diagnosing disease through the close study of the body’s tissues. Through prayer and eucharistic devotion, she discerned a different calling – and left medicine for religious life as Sister Imelda Joy.
Radio Interview: Why a world-class pianist gave up a promising career to become a priest May 11, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Baltimore Basilica, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations He was once a rising concert pianist, performing for audiences around the world – until he answered a call he could not ignore. George Matysek speaks with Sulpician Father Paul Maillet about his journey from the concert stage to the priesthood.
Young Catholic missionaries bring hope to Baltimore’s homeless population May 6, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Through prayer and presence, Catholic missionaries in Baltimore walk alongside the homeless, forming relationships that bring dignity and hope.
Renewal underway at Baltimore Basilica May 6, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News The campaign includes $3 million for capital projects, $3 million for the Source of All Hope missionary program, $3 million for a capital trust and $1 million for the basilica’s music program, including the establishment of a school of sacred music for children.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is back in 2026 — with a patriotic twist and a stop in Baltimore January 8, 2026By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Baltimore Basilica, Eucharist, Feature, News, World News The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is back for 2026 with a special route that will travel the East Coast from St. Augustine, Fla., to Portland, Maine, stopping in Baltimore and ending in Philadelphia, organizers announced Jan. 8.
Echoes of Eternity: Mahler and Duruflé in concert at Baltimore Basilica October 6, 2025By Samuel Rowe Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Baltimore Basilica, Commentary November, being the month of All Souls, is a time when many choirs (ecclesiastical and secular alike) perform music centered on the faithful departed. Local music lovers will have a chance to experience it when the Baltimore Basilica — America’s first cathedral — hosts Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. a one-night-only performance of Mahler’s Titan Symphony and Duruflé’s Requiem.
D-A-N-G-E-R: Ouija board, whose history is deeply rooted in Baltimore, isn’t innocent fun October 15, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News “The spiritual world is real,” Father Boric said. “When you use a Ouija board, you’re really opening yourself up to something very dangerous. You’re opening yourself up to the devil and his lesser angels – and they can really do harm, just as the good angels really do a tremendous amount of good.”
Archbishop Lori named honorary custodian of Baltimore Basilica October 10, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News The Basilica of the Assumption Historic Trust named Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori as an Honorary Custodian of America’s First Catholic Cathedral during the trust’s annual fall meeting.
Radio Interview: Sexton’s Lodge Café fosters fellowship with people experiencing homelessness September 23, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview George Matysek talks about Sexton’s Lodge Café with Father Brendan Fitzgerald, rector of the Baltimore Basilica, and Maria Veres, director of mission advancement for the basilica.
New café at Baltimore Basilica designed to encounter the poor April 17, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice Father Brendan Fitzgerald is convinced it’s just as important to evangelize people experiencing homelessness as it is any other person.
