Sister Ann Belz dies at 88 July 13, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister Ann Belz of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered July 9 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Ann (formerly Sister Mary Lourdes) died July 4. She was 88.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including pastor and associate pastors July 9, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News See new clergy appointments including pastors, associate pastors, deacons, and more.
Double the learning: Dual enrollment provides college credit to high school students July 9, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools While still a senior at St. John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown, Samantha Hackley spent the majority of her school days this past year at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, where she was enrolled as a full-time student.
St. Mary’s purchases former Annapolis Area Christian School July 8, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News A quarter century ago, St. Mary Parish in Annapolis underwent a dramatic expansion, building the St. John Neumann Mission Church. It is adding again to its footprint with the acquisition of a nine-acre parcel near its mission church.
Radio Interview: Exploring the Nicene Creed – Part Two July 8, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Father Justin Gough discusses God the Son and Deacon Frederick “Fritz” Bauerschmidt discusses God the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed.
St. Clement Mary Hofbauer adapts to times, cultures as it celebrates 100th anniversary July 5, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Deacon John Micciche says the ability of parishioners and clergy to adapt to shifting cultures has allowed St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Church to survive and thrive in the community of Rosedale for 100 years.
Archbishop Lori and Supreme Knight Kelly meet with Pope Leo July 4, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Vatican Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori and Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly met July 4 in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss the work of the order around the world.
Hope rises from ashes for St. Rita parishioners July 3, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The fire was caused by a lightning strike during an afternoon storm that passed through Dundalk, according to Tom Alban, director of risk management for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The lightning affected the electronics on the church’s bell system, which then overheated and caused the fire, he said.
‘Big Boss’ begins first day visiting Catholic Charities programs July 3, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News David Kinkopf’s first day as executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore began July 1 with shy waves from preschoolers and ended with a cheerful new nickname – “Big Boss” – as he toured several of the organization’s programs across the region.
2025 Stellar graduates July 2, 2025By Rita Buettner Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools All across the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Catholic high schools produce graduates who excel in everything from academics to sports and Christian service. The Catholic Review highlights four of them.
Two-alarm fire damages St. Rita Church July 1, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The fire began around 2:30 p.m. Parish leaders believe it may have been caused by a lightning strike, though the cause has not yet been confirmed. While no one was injured, flames and water left visible damage to several parts of the building, including the reconciliation room, vestibule, downstairs restroom and the stairwell leading to the bell tower, according to the parish.
2,156 seniors graduate from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore June 30, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools At the end of the 2024-25 academic year, 2,156 seniors graduated from 17 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
