From church choir to curtain call for Archbishop Borders School graduate Melissa Victor January 30, 2026By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Schools As a cast member in the touring production of “Wicked,” Baltimore native Melissa Victor wears costumes with exaggerated bustles and outlandish hats. She also wore the biggest smile of all during her curtain calls in Baltimore, blowing kisses to loved ones in the audience.
Lack of faith, especially among youth, should spur evangelization, pope says January 29, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The increasing number of people who do not see the Gospel as a fundamental resource for their life should inspire — not discourage — Catholics in rediscovering the joy of evangelization, Pope Leo XIV said.
U.S. bishops’ president calls for Holy Hour of peace amid ‘current climate of fear’ January 28, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Gun Violence, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Amid soaring domestic and global tensions, the head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a Holy Hour for peace as “a moment of renewal for our hearts and for our nation.”
More U.S. bishops decry societal tensions, call for renewal of heart, human dignity January 28, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Catholic Social Teaching, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News More U.S. Catholic bishops are sounding the alarm over an increasingly frayed social order both at home and abroad — while calling for a renewal of heart and a recommitment to Gospel values safeguarding God-given human dignity.
Monsignor Slade student, family driven to help January 28, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports At 11-years-old, Juliana Taylor already displays an exceptional drive to help others in her community.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including associate pastors January 28, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News See new clergy appointments including pastors, associate pastors, deacons, and more.
One man, three schools: Campus minister promotes Jesuit mission January 27, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Mark Dushel has been serving as the first director of Ignatian Mission and Formation for three city institutions at once: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, the Loyola School (for preschool through elementary school) and St. Ignatius Loyola Academy (for middle schoolers). The collaborative role was created to strengthen Jesuit identity across the full spectrum of childhood and adolescent education.
Snowstorm shuts schools, challenges parishes and boosts shelter need in Archdiocese of Baltimore January 26, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore The first major snowstorm to hit the Archdiocese of Baltimore in a decade closed Catholic schools, disrupted Catholic Schools Week celebrations, prompted parishes to add extra Masses ahead of the storm and challenged Catholic social services agencies working to keep the region’s most vulnerable residents safe in bitterly cold temperatures.
Notre Dame of Maryland University breaks ground on campus senior living project January 26, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors A long-planned partnership between Notre Dame of Maryland University and Brightview Senior Living began taking physical shape on campus.
All Christians must humbly, joyfully invite others to trust in God, pope says January 26, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News All Christians are called to invite everyone to trust in Christ, who enlightens and consoles, Pope Leo XIV said.
Peace is built on respect, only good can combat evil, pope says at Angelus January 26, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Peace is built on respect for all people, Pope Leo XIV said after praying the Angelus with visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square Jan. 25.
Radio Interview: Hidden story behind AA: faith, family and addiction recovery movement January 26, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Radio host Rita Buettner speaks with authors Tom Adams and Joy Jones about their book, “A Marriage That Changed the World: Lois and Bill Wilson and the Addiction Recovery Movement.” Their conversation reframes the familiar history of Alcoholics Anonymous by highlighting addiction as a family disease and recovery as a shared, spiritual journey.
