Maryland Catholics renew Appalachian mission October 29, 2025By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Environment, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice, Western Vicariate More than 100 Catholics from across Appalachia, including many from Baltimore to Mountain Maryland, gathered in Pittsburgh Oct. 25 for “Conversations in the Spirit.”
At Baltimore White Mass event, theologian warns Catholic medical professionals they are on the front lines of a cultural crisis October 28, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News George Weigel’s talk followed the annual White Mass, celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. More than 440 people, including doctors, nurses, medical students and other professionals, attended the liturgy, many wearing their white coats.
UMMS physician named health system’s executive VP for community health October 27, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Health Care, Local News, News The University of Maryland Medical System announced Oct. 22 the promotion of one of its longtime leaders, Dr. Thomas Smyth, as the organization’s inaugural executive vice president for its Community Health Division.
Baltimore Catholic League has first change in leadership in 25 years October 27, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The Baltimore Catholic League announced Oct. 24 it will have a new commissioner for the first time in 25 years.
Radio Interview: Catholic Extension Society provides mission support in dioceses across country October 27, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: CR Radio, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, Missions, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Father Jack Wall about the ways that Catholic Extension helps almost half of the dioceses in the U.S. find the resources they need to ensure the church is vibrant and transformative in those areas.
Some of Maryland’s first colonists come home, as their remains brought back for reinterment ceremony October 26, 2025By Mark Zimmermann Catholic Standard Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The remains of some of the first people born in colonial Maryland were brought home during a solemn ceremony on Sept. 20 in Historic St. Mary’s City.
Daughter of Charity Sister Veronica Tinseth dies at 77 October 24, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Veronica Tinseth was offered Oct. 22 at the Seton Chapel in Evansville, Indiana. Sister Veronica died Oct. 15. She was 77.
Archbishop Lori addresses Jesuit community in Baltimore October 24, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Urging courage and conviction amid what he described as “days that call for the unconquerable faith of Abraham,” Archbishop William E. Lori told Baltimore’s Jesuit community Oct. 23 that their mission must be to remain “pilgrims of hope” in an age of indifference.
Young adults invited to attend Lumen Ecclesiae October 23, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry Inspired by Archbishop William E. Lori’s Seek the City to Come pastoral planning initiative and his pastoral letters, “A Light Brightly Visible,” which call for evangelization and missionary discipleship, the Dominican Friars of Baltimore are launching a new Catholic event for young adults: “Lumen Ecclesiae – Light of the Church.”
Archbishop Lori urges legal professionals to ‘rebuild a culture damaged by toxic politics’ October 23, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, From the Archbishop, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori urged legal professionals at the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual Red Mass to “rebuild a culture damaged by toxic politics.”
President of Notre Dame of Maryland University announces retirement October 22, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Dr. Marylou Yam, president of Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) in Baltimore, has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026.
Knights of Columbus provide extra warmth with free winter coats October 22, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Schools Excited kindergarten students at St. Michael-St. Clement School in Overlea swarmed around a surprised Archbishop William E. Lori, shouting thank yous and hugging his knees before heading back to class Oct. 21. The young students, along with their fellow older classmates, each proudly wore a new winter jacket, courtesy the Knights of Columbus.
