Blue Masses will recognize responders August 27, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Blue Mass, which recognizes and honors the work of police officers, first responders and firefighters from around the state, will be celebrated at three parishes.
New leaders ready for 2026-27 academic year August 27, 2026By Mitzy Deras Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools As Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Baltimore prepare for the 2026-27 academic year, several are welcoming new presidents and principals. The leaders bring a mix of longtime experience, deep ties to their school communities and a shared commitment to Catholic education.
First-appointed delegate to Black Catholic community excited to begin ministry August 26, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The month of May transformed Deacon Darron Woodus’ ministry. The 56-year-old was ordained May 10 as a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and appointed by Archbishop William E. Lori as the archbishop’s first delegate for Black Catholics, a newly created role supporting Black Catholic communities throughout the archdiocese.
Upcoming racing events support good causes August 25, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports One of the first things Father H. Paul Kim did when he arrived at Holy Korean Martyrs in Woodlawn in January 2025 was to challenge his parishioners to join him at the Baltimore Running Festival in October 2025.
Baltimore-area Colombians pray, mobilize aid after deadly earthquake August 25, 2026By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News For Colombians living in the Baltimore area, the earthquake brought the fear of being thousands of miles away from loved ones at a moment when communication was difficult.
Mary Pat Stoval, longtime archdiocesan fiscal services director, dies at 67 August 24, 2026By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Mary Pat Stoval, director of fiscal services for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and a beloved colleague known for her kindness, competence and faith, died Aug. 18 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, due to complications from leukemia. She was 67.
Catholic Review welcomes new staff members August 24, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News A videographer with experience serving a global Catholic ministry, a recent journalism graduate and collegiate editor, and a web professional have recently joined Catholic Review Media and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Radio Interview: Art, faith and storytelling August 24, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George Matysek talks with Murphy, creative services director for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, about his passion for art, his background in animation and the faith that has guided his life’s work. Murphy recounts how prayer and an unexpected opportunity led him to join the archdiocese in 2016 and explains how he uses creative media to share the Gospel and engage audiences of all ages.
Holy Family celebrates 150th anniversary amid renewed growth in Randallstown August 24, 2026By Gerry Jackson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2026, Uncategorized The seeds of Holy Family began in the late 1870s when Catholics began worshiping at a tavern with the assistance of Jesuit priests from nearby Woodstock Seminary.
Sister Mary Laurentilla Back, S.S.N.D., dies at 93 August 22, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries An 11 a.m. funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Laurentilla Back will be offered Aug. 25 at the chapel at Stella Maris in Timonium. Sister Mary Laurentilla died Aug. 10. She was 93.
Catholic schools are building for the future August 21, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Baltimore are investing in new classrooms, athletic facilities, gathering spaces and student commons designed to strengthen academics, faith formation and community life. Here are some examples of the larger projects underway.
New associate eastern vicar appointed to succeed Monsignor O’Connor August 20, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News Conventual Franciscan Father Donald Grzymski will succeed Monsignor Jay O’Connor as eastern vicar of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, with the transition set to take place next year, Archbishop William E. Lori announced Aug. 18.
