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Quo Vadis attracts biggest crowd ever, promotes camaraderie and faith

July 17, 2025
By 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.

Lay associates journey with the Oblate Sisters of Providence

July 17, 2025
By Carole Norris Greene
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News

Discussions among the Oblate Sisters of Providence regarding starting a lay associates program began in earnest in 1989, according to Oblate Sister of Providence Annette Beecham, director of the program that had its first installation in 1992. She was fresh out of formation at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh when she was assigned to develop it.

Father Robert Wojsław dies at 52

July 16, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

A funeral Mass for Society of Christ Father Robert Wojsław will be offered at 11 a.m. on July 18 at Holy Rosary in Fells Point. Father Wojsław died suddenly July 14. He was 52.

Scopes Monkey Trial ignited century-long debate on evolution and belief

July 15, 2025
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

One hundred years ago this July, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., was thrust into the national spotlight in what was pitched as a historic showdown between faith and science.

Deacon Gary Elliott Dumer Jr., active in men’s ministry, dies

July 14, 2025
By Katie V. Jones
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Deacon Gary Elliott Dumer Jr. died July 8. He was 61.

Radio Interview: The music and ministry of Seph Schlueter

July 14, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

Making music can be a way to celebrate with God and invite others to follow him, according to Catholic musician Seph Schlueter. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty chatted with Schlueter about the inspiration for his music.

Hunt Valley parishioner recalls her former student – a future pope

July 14, 2025
By Susan McInerney
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vatican

Teachers often reflect on standout students – the brilliant minds, the star athletes, the unforgettable personalities. But very few can say one of their former students became pope.

Father Herman Benedict Czaster, former Curley teacher, dies at 86

July 13, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

A funeral Mass for Conventual Franciscan Father Herman Benedict Czaster was offered July 10 at St. Adalbert in Elmhurst, N.Y. Father Czaster died July 6. He was 86.

Loyola University Maryland graduate ordained Jesuit priest

July 13, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Jonathan Pennacchia, a 2014 graduate of Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, was ordained a Jesuit priest June 14 at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City.

Sister Ann Belz dies at 88

July 13, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

A funeral Mass for Sister Ann Belz of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered July 9 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Ann (formerly Sister Mary Lourdes) died July 4. She was 88.

Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including pastor and associate pastors

July 9, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News

See new clergy appointments including pastors, associate pastors, deacons, and more.

Double the learning: Dual enrollment provides college credit to high school students

July 9, 2025
By 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.

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