Radio Interview: Notre Dame of Maryland partners with senior living community February 2, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Colleges, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Seniors Catholic Review Managing Editor George Matysek speaks with Dr. Mary Lou Yam, president of Notre Dame of Maryland University, and Austin Koo, development director at Brightview Senior Living, about a long-planned partnership that will bring a senior living community to the university’s campus. The project will create housing for independent living, assisted living and memory care while opening the door to intergenerational learning.
Archbishop Lori joins local clergy decrying violence connected to immigration enforcement February 2, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori joined the growing chorus of prelates denouncing violence in the United States connected to immigration enforcement.
Maryvale roars past Mercy for second straight ‘Classic’ triumph January 30, 2026By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Maryvale Preparatory School prevailed for the second straight year in “The Classic” by rallying for a 44-34 victory in front of a large and engaged crowd Jan. 30 at Towson University’s SECU Arena.
Catholic Charities takes a swing at fundraising through pickleball January 30, 2026By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Sports Catholic Charities of Baltimore is inviting players of all skill levels to enjoy another day of competition for a good cause at the “Righteous Rally” Feb. 7 at Dill Dinkers in White Marsh.
Jesuit Father Vincent de Paul Alagia dies at 99 January 30, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Father Alagia served as a retreat director at Manresa-on-Severn in Annapolis and led many Marriage Encounter retreats through 1977. He served in pastoral ministry while residing at the St. Claude La Colombière Jesuit Community in Baltimore (2011–16), where he returned in 2025.
From church choir to curtain call for Archbishop Borders School graduate Melissa Victor January 30, 2026By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Schools As a cast member in the touring production of “Wicked,” Baltimore native Melissa Victor wears costumes with exaggerated bustles and outlandish hats. She also wore the biggest smile of all during her curtain calls in Baltimore, blowing kisses to loved ones in the audience.
Sister Sigrid Simlik, former teacher in Baltimore, dies at 97 January 29, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered Feb. 12 in Wisconsin for Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa Sigrid Simlik, who died Jan. 23. Sister Sigrid, a former teacher at St. Rose of Lima School in Brookland, was 97.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including associate pastors January 28, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News See new clergy appointments including pastors, associate pastors, deacons, and more.
Monsignor Slade student, family driven to help January 28, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports At 11-years-old, Juliana Taylor already displays an exceptional drive to help others in her community.
One man, three schools: Campus minister promotes Jesuit mission January 27, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Mark Dushel has been serving as the first director of Ignatian Mission and Formation for three city institutions at once: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, the Loyola School (for preschool through elementary school) and St. Ignatius Loyola Academy (for middle schoolers). The collaborative role was created to strengthen Jesuit identity across the full spectrum of childhood and adolescent education.
Snowstorm shuts schools, challenges parishes and boosts shelter need in Archdiocese of Baltimore January 26, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore The first major snowstorm to hit the Archdiocese of Baltimore in a decade closed Catholic schools, disrupted Catholic Schools Week celebrations, prompted parishes to add extra Masses ahead of the storm and challenged Catholic social services agencies working to keep the region’s most vulnerable residents safe in bitterly cold temperatures.
Notre Dame of Maryland University breaks ground on campus senior living project January 26, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors A long-planned partnership between Notre Dame of Maryland University and Brightview Senior Living began taking physical shape on campus.
