Speakers at Pastoral Staff Day say all are called to evangelize October 7, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News For generations, the Catholic parish was understood as a spiritual home for everyone who lived within its boundaries. But in an increasingly disconnected culture, parish leaders may not even know who lives in the houses just beyond their church doors.
St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish receives land donation from Natelli Communities October 7, 2026By Jenna Mattern Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate As St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Ijamsville celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Frederick County faith community has received a property donation from Tom Natelli, president and CEO of Natelli Communities, with an estimated value of $1 million.
An evening of hope during Transitus prayer service October 6, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints During an Oct. 3 prayer service, Archbishop William E. Lori reminded those gathered at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City that while the service commemorated the death of St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago, the evening was really about hope.
Radio Interview: Franciscan spirituality and the 800th anniversary of Francis’ death October 5, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints In this Oct. 4, 2026, episode of Catholic Review Radio, host Rita Buettner explores the life, legacy and enduring spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi as the Church marks the 800th anniversary of his death. Through conversations with Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Heine, provincial of Our Lady of the Angels Province, and Conventual Franciscan Father Gary Johnson, vicar provincial, listeners gain fresh insight into one of Christianity’s most beloved saints.
St. Andrew celebrates new altar and completion of renovations October 2, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Taking only three months to complete, the Sacred Space Project gave the 40-year-old parish much needed updates, including new flooring, better lighting and new paint, according to Father Kline, pastor. Adjustments to the sanctuary’s framing and platform were also completed.
PIE students show impact of giving October 2, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools The breakfast, sponsored annually by PIE to support Catholic students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, invites local business leaders to network, hear about the impact on students and schools, and – the organizers hope – contribute to the cause.
Prison ministry changes lives inside and outside prison walls October 1, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Prison Ministry, Social Justice Behind prison walls, unexpected encounters are changing lives. For incarcerated men and women seeking hope and the ministers who accompany them, prison ministry is a powerful source of faith, healing and human connection.
Deacon Carlos Morales, who served Church in Puerto Rico and Maryland, dies at 82 October 1, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Carlos Morales, whose ministry included work as a university dean of students, radio host and author, and who accompanied thousands of people in their faith, died of liver cancer Sept. 22 in Edgewood. He was 82.
Brother Vincent Joseph Vivian, former director at Shrine of St. Anthony, dies September 30, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Conventual Franciscan Brother Vincent Joseph Vivian will be offered Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Care Center in Enfield, Conn. Brother Vincent died Sept. 26. He was 78.
Archbishop Lori announces latest appointments, including an administrator in Towson September 30, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including administrators, special ministry and deacons.
With 66 seminarians in formation, Archdiocese of Baltimore sees vocations surge September 28, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations The Archdiocese of Baltimore is preparing for a milestone not seen in more than half a century: the ordination of 12 new priests in a single year.
Culture of Life Studies Program’s 2026 pro-life essay contest now open through Nov. 7 September 25, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools The Culture of Life Studies Program is hosting its annual pro-life essay contest, open to students in grades 5-12, through Nov. 7.
