Radio Interview: Notre Dame of Maryland partners with senior living community February 2, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Colleges, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Seniors Catholic Review Managing Editor George Matysek speaks with Dr. Mary Lou Yam, president of Notre Dame of Maryland University, and Austin Koo, development director at Brightview Senior Living, about a long-planned partnership that will bring a senior living community to the university’s campus. The project will create housing for independent living, assisted living and memory care while opening the door to intergenerational learning.
Archbishop Lori joins local clergy decrying violence connected to immigration enforcement February 2, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori joined the growing chorus of prelates denouncing violence in the United States connected to immigration enforcement.
Report shares insights into consecrated religious who, bishop says, reveal God’s call to love ‘with one’s whole life’ February 1, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, News, Vocations, World News Consecrated men and women “reveal God’s invitation to love him with one’s whole life” on earth, in hope of doing so eternally in heaven, said Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations.
Maryvale roars past Mercy for second straight ‘Classic’ triumph January 30, 2026By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Maryvale Preparatory School prevailed for the second straight year in “The Classic” by rallying for a 44-34 victory in front of a large and engaged crowd Jan. 30 at Towson University’s SECU Arena.
Catholic Charities takes a swing at fundraising through pickleball January 30, 2026By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Sports Catholic Charities of Baltimore is inviting players of all skill levels to enjoy another day of competition for a good cause at the “Righteous Rally” Feb. 7 at Dill Dinkers in White Marsh.
Jesuit Father Vincent de Paul Alagia dies at 99 January 30, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Father Alagia served as a retreat director at Manresa-on-Severn in Annapolis and led many Marriage Encounter retreats through 1977. He served in pastoral ministry while residing at the St. Claude La Colombière Jesuit Community in Baltimore (2011–16), where he returned in 2025.
Olympics 2026: Pope calls for ‘healthy competition’ to unite people at Winter Games January 30, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vatican, World News In a message to the Archdiocese of Milan, Pope Leo XIV expressed his hope that the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will be an occasion of solidarity and bridge-building between peoples and cultures.
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.
