NY archbishop, archdiocese, healthcare ministry join in suit over state’s assisted suicide law November 4, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Catholic opposition to state laws permitting assisted suicide for the terminally ill is expanding in federal courts.
Office of Black Catholic Ministries to host upcoming mental health retreat November 3, 2026By Jenna Mattern Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News The Office of Black Catholic Ministries will host Hope, Unity and Relationships Mental Health Retreat Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New All Saints in Liberty Heights.
University of Maryland Medical System breaks ground on new outpatient care enter November 3, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 30 for a new $110 million outpatient care center on the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC) campus in Towson.
Mental health, disability training for Texas parish leaders aims to meet ‘dire need’ October 29, 2026By James Ramos OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has expanded mental health and disability ministry training, bringing together clergy, catechists and lay leaders for practical formation on responding to challenges ranging from suicide and trauma to disability inclusion and family stress. More than 130 parish leaders recently participated in a two-day Disability and Mental Health Training hosted with the National Catholic Partnership on Disability, or NCPD.
Keeping the faith when dealing with mental illness October 15, 2026By Cecilia Cicone OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Health Care When you’re sick, it impacts nearly every aspect of your life. If you can’t get out of bed in the morning, you can’t go to work, you can’t socialize with other people and you can’t cook your own meals. It takes all of your energy just to heal.
New online courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental health October 13, 2026By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News A U.S.-based Catholic association dedicated to mental health ministry released two new online resources to help lay Catholics understand the signs of mental health struggles and how to better accompany those seeking help.
Federal agency sues Ohio-based Catholic health system over alleged antisemitism October 1, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News A federal agency has sued an Ohio-based Catholic health system and its subsidiary over alleged religious and racial discrimination against a Jewish doctor who was a longtime surgeon.
Universal health care a ‘moral imperative,’ Vatican’s top diplomat tells UN September 30, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Vatican, World News Universal health care is “a moral imperative,” as “the Holy See has consistently reiterated,” the Vatican’s top diplomat told the United Nations.
Nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital approve contract September 22, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News After four years of negotiating, registered nurses at Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore voted in favor of a three-year contract Sept. 19 that ends mandatory overtime, provides the right to union representation and includes a 5- to 6-percent pay increase over three years.
Values, service highlight nursing career spanning 59 years August 14, 2026By Samantha Smith Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News For 59 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Brock has built her nursing career around a simple calling: caring for people when they are at their most vulnerable. At Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, she has served patients in orthopedic nursing, the emergency department, operating room and registration area, bringing the hospital’s mission and values into each role.
Radio Interview: Faith in times of crisis July 27, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Father J. Collin Poston shares his deeply personal journey through severe illness, faith and recovery. His story highlights how attentiveness, faith, and community support can transform suffering into a source of strength and hope for others.
The drive that saved his life: Father J. Collin Poston returns to Carroll County parish after brush with death July 14, 2026By Jenna Mattern Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Father Poston spent two weeks in the hospital, receiving the anointing of the sick multiple times and welcoming visits from friends, family, parishioners, fellow priests and his Pomeranian, Otto. He described the experience as deeply spiritual.
