Mount St. Mary’s alumnus David Ginty wins world’s largest brain research prize March 11, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Local News, News Dr. David Ginty, a 1984 graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, has been named a recipient of The Brain Prize, the world’s largest neuroscience research award.
Maryvale grad Allie Weis running Boston Marathon to benefit cancer research March 11, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Allie Weis will compete in her first Boston Marathon April 20, running the 130th edition of the iconic event to raise funds for cancer research in honor of her late mother.
Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society March 9, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown has been recognized for its Catholic identity and academic excellence by The Cardinal Newman Society.
Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars March 9, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Radio’s 2026 Oscars Special dives into the year’s most surprising, soulful, and genre‑bending Best Picture nominees. Catholic Review Associate Publisher Chris Gunty is joined by Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte, OSV News media reviewer John Mulderig, and co‑host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Herald for a fast‑moving, insightful conversation about Hollywood’s biggest night, coming up March 15.
Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol March 6, 2026By Marietha Góngora V. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News “They ask for help, and all I can say is, ‘I hear you. I hear you,’” said Deacon Seigfried Presberry as he described the phone calls he receives from families after a loved one is detained by immigration authorities.
Catholic students promote support for nonpublic school students in Maryland March 6, 2026By Katie V. Jones OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Schools More than 300 students representing schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as other Catholic and nonpublic schools across Maryland gathered March 5 at Lawyer’s Mall near the State House in Annapolis, waving posters and chanting in support of educational initiatives as part of Nonpublic Schools Advocacy Day.
Dundalk church damaged in fire will remain permanently closed March 5, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The archdiocese made the decision to permanently close St. Rita as a second worship site of Our Lady of Hope.
St. Frances connects from long range to deny Mount Carmel for BCL Tournament crown March 4, 2026By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports With some sizzling long-range shooting (14-for-30) in the 55th edition of the BCL Tournament final, top-seeded St. Frances rallied from an early five-point deficit to grab a seven-point halftime advantage on the way to a 67-55 victory.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including associate pastors March 4, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News See new clergy appointments including pastors, associate pastors, deacons, and more.
St. Frances Academy coach praises players, Lord after remarkable football season March 4, 2026By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports As time ran out Dec. 10 on its home field at Baltimore’s Under Armour Stadium and St. Frances Academy finished its 37-20 rout of Corner Canyon of Utah to win the inaugural Overtime Nationals high school football title game, Panthers head coach Messay Hailermariam felt waves of joy, relief and gratitude for his players, assistants, family, school administrators and, of course, his beloved Lord.
Orioles pitcher Cade Povich finds home in the Catholic Church March 2, 2026By Mark Viviano Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Sports Orioles pitcher Cade Povich found fulfillment in pursuit of a deeper Christian faith, a years-long quest that led to a milestone during the Orioles 2025 season. While with the team in Minneapolis to play the Minnesota Twins, Povich and his wife, Sophia, drove 30 miles to St. Patrick Church in Hudson, Wis.
Maryland March for Life set for March 16 March 2, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The annual Maryland March for Life is set for March 16, kicking off at St. Mary in Annapolis with a 5:30 p.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori in the church and a concurrent Christian prayer service in the school hall. A youth rally will precede the religious services 4:30-5:15 p.m.
