Faith, not fame, defines life for Toronto Blue Jays first-base coach from Severna Park October 31, 2025By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports When Toronto Blue Jays first-base coach Mark Budzinski stepped onto the field during this year’s riveting World Series, he did so as a man who knows that faith, not fame, defines his life.
Women’s Education Alliance’s fall luncheon highlights students October 30, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools As chairwoman of the Women’s Education Alliance, Betty Contino welcomed more than 240 people to its annual fall luncheon Oct. 28 at Cardinal Shehan School in Baltimore, advising them to “just eat your cookies and chill out,” as the event would be nothing short of spectacular.
Archbishop Lori offers support for those affected by shutdown October 29, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, U.S. Congress As the shutdown of the federal government dragged into its fourth week, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori issued a public statement Oct. 28, calling for support for those affected and offered the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s support.
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.”
