‘High-adventure faith’ at retreat center in Emmitsburg February 23, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry Damascus, an Ohio-based ministry that says it serves more than 50,000 with its camps and missionary outreach, has purchased the Summit Lake Christian Retreat Center in Emmitsburg from a Baptist group, and will operate summer camps for Catholic youths from sixth graders to seniors in high school.
Archbishop Lori cancels Rite of Election liturgies in anticipation of winter storm February 21, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News In anticipation of an impending winter storm Feb. 22, Archbishop William E. Lori has canceled the Rite of Election liturgies that had been planned for that afternoon at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland and the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.
Lt. Gov. Miller, college leaders seek student feedback on AI at St. Frances Academy forum February 20, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools St. Frances Academy in Baltimore hosted Maryland’s “AI Future: Education, Equity and the Emerging Workforce” students’ town hall event with Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and a panel of college presidents Feb. 20.
Jesuit Father Anthony Berret, distinguished English professor, dies at 86 February 19, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered Feb. 24 for Jesuit Father Anthony J. Berret at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthias Church in Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Father Berret, a former professor at what is now Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, died Feb. 17 at the St. Claude La Colombiere Jesuit Community in Baltimore.
Pallottine Father Peter Sticco, who served at St. Jude Shrine, dies at 84 February 19, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered Dec. 5 in Fairview, N.J., for Pallottine Father Peter T. Sticco. Father Sticco, provincial rector of the Pallottines of the Immaculate Conception Province and Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Church in Fairview, died Nov. 30. He was 84.
Pallottine Father Robert J. Nolan, who served at St. Jude’s Shrine, dies at 86 February 19, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered Feb. 21 for Pallottine Father Robert J. Nolan at St. Joseph Church in Hammonton, N.J. Father Nolan, who spent 63 years in Pallottine religious life and 56 as a priest, died Feb. 16. He was 86.
Baltimore chapter of Young Catholic Professionals celebrates successful first year February 18, 2026By Katie V. Jones OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry A national organization based in Texas, Young Catholic Professionals offers adults in their 20s and 30s opportunities to network, socialize and share their faith at various events throughout the year. In Baltimore, Principe and his team host one event each month.
Mount St. Joseph’s BJ Ranson selected as BCL Player of Year; league unveils new academic honors February 16, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Mount St. Joseph senior guard BJ Ranson, who led the Gaels to a 29-win regular season, earned the Baltimore Catholic League’s Jerry Savage Player of the Year Award for the 2025-26 season.
Radio Interview: Archbishop Lori’s pastoral letter: ‘In Charity and Truth’ February 16, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In a new pastoral letter released Feb. 9, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore takes the occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary to address “a moment of grace and responsibility.” Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with the archbishop about the motivation for the letter, which is subtitled, “Toward a Renewed Political Culture.”
St. Carlo Acutis Camping Retreat builds faith in the great outdoors February 16, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Scouting, Youth Ministry Youths ages 5 to 17 who are involved with outdoor troops such as Scouting America, Trail Life, American Heritage Girls, Camp Fire, Troops of St. George and the Federation of North American Explorers are invited, along with their families, to the retreat April 17-19, which will be held for the first time at the O’Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks.
Notre Dame Prep develops new commons area February 13, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The $10 million project will transform the 1960s-style cafeteria into a state-of-the-art commons center featuring flexible seating areas, a student cafe and a brand-new kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven.
In God’s Image podcast: Taylor Branch February 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Radio Interview The Office of Black Catholic Ministry sits down with historian Taylor Branch at the 13th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at St. Bernardine parish.
