Radio Interview: Religious freedom faces ongoing challenges June 24, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Religious Freedom Aaron Weldon, Assistant Director for Religious Liberty at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, talks with George Matysek about ongoing challenges to religious freedom and what will happen during Religious Freedom Week.
Excitement and pride abound at ordination of five priests for Archdiocese of Baltimore June 23, 2025By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Joy, excitement and pride permeated the air during the long-awaited priestly ordination of five men during a June 21 Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
Pilgrims walk in the footsteps of America’s first saint June 22, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate In celebration of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s 50th anniversary of canonization this year, the four-day pilgrimage was organized to trace the steps of the first American-born saint’s journey from Baltimore to Emmitsburg in the 19th century.
Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism and Black Catholics’ contributions June 20, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice This year marks the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the last Confederate state that continued to uphold the practice of slavery two years after it was abolished in the country — an event marked by Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021.
Deacon O’Donnell’s ‘normal’ faith life led to priestly vocation June 20, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2025, News, Vocations Deacon Thomas P. O’Donnell started attending daily Mass more often, going to confession and eucharistic adoration and reading more about the faith. All this led to a deepening of his life.
Fullerton church begins renovations June 19, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Renovation work is well underway at St. Joseph Church in Fullerton, where a sweeping interior transformation of its more than 50-year-old sanctuary began in early June. Pews have been removed, carpeting torn up and construction crews are preparing the space for an upgrade parish leaders say reflects both practical needs and a renewed spiritual focus.
Deacon Alex Mwebaze is happy to call Maryland home June 19, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2025, News, Vocations Deacon Mwebaze, along with five other deacons, will be ordained as priests June 21 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, marking the culmination of his journey to priesthood.
Knights of Columbus announces June 19 novena for intention of Pope Leo June 18, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News The Knights of Columbus announced a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the intention of Pope Leo XIV. The novena will begin June 19, the anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s ordination to the priesthood, and end June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart.
For Deacon Shiadrik Mokum, the priesthood is all about community June 18, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2025, News, Vocations Deacon Shiadrik Mokum says all his life “community” has been his major focus. The Cameroon native sees his journey to the priesthood, which he will complete with his ordination in June at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, as a natural progression of his devotion to community life.
Prodigal son to priest June 17, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2025, News, Vocations In the eyes of the world, Deacon James “Jamie” Lancelotta is the unlikeliest candidate for the priesthood.
Radio Interview: Books and Authors: Inspiring Trailblazers June 16, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with two authors whose books feature literal and spiritual trailblazers.
Future priest from Congo has a heart of service June 16, 2025By Samantha Smith Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2025, News, Vocations Faith has been a vibrant part of Deacon Ilanga’s 46 years of life. It all began in his childhood with his mother bringing him and his eight siblings – five sisters and three brothers – to daily and Sunday Masses as a family. With the church being a five-minute walk from home, Deacon Ilanga was also involved in ministries such as singing in the choir and being an altar server.
