Parishioners unite to revive Sacred Heart garden in Cockeysville September 24, 2025By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News What was once a neglected corner of St. Joseph parish in Cockeysville now radiates new life. Over the summer, the parish unveiled a restored outdoor garden of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a project made possible through the generosity and talents of parishioners who transformed the space into a renewed sanctuary of prayer and devotion.
Pastoral retreat calls Baltimore church leaders to renewal and confidence September 23, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The Acts XXIX team – Father Riccardo, Mary Guilfoyle, Albert Faraj and Rick Popp – traveled from Michigan to lead the day of renewal. The nonprofit offers retreats, programs, podcasts and videos aimed at evangelization and helping people encounter the Gospel.
St. Michael-St. Clement School targets Hispanic enrollment growth September 23, 2025By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Latinos account for 36 percent of practicing Catholics in the United States, yet represent only 4 percent of students enrolled in Catholic schools. That disparity has become a call to action for Catholic educators, including those at St. Michael-St. Clement School in Baltimore County.
Radio Interview: Vocations flourish in Archdiocese of Baltimore September 22, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been blessed with a significant increase in the number of men and women stepping forward to answer the call to religious life. Joining Catholic Review Radio to talk about is Father Stephen Roth, director of vocations and associate vicar for clergy for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Deacon Dodge, who ministered in South Baltimore, dies at 79 September 22, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Michael Dodge, who served for many years as a permanent deacon at The Community of St. Athanasius (Curtis Bay) and St. Rose of Lima (Brooklyn), was remembered by family and friends for his special way of sharing time with people.
Jesuits USA East completes two solar energy projects in Maryland September 22, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Environment, Local News, News The USA East Province of the Society of Jesus flipped the switch this summer on two solar energy projects that will provide clean energy in Maryland.
Catholic Charities names community center after education advocate Carolyn E. Fugett September 19, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News Catholic Charities of Baltimore announced it will name its $32 million community center in West Baltimore the Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center, honoring the beloved community leader whose faith and commitment to West Baltimore shaped generations.
Westminster parish ignites wonder in youth September 18, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Youth Ministry The Portico at St. John in Westminster buzzed with excitement Sept. 12-14 as the parish hosted its pop-up Wonder Station, a children’s museum designed to inspire awe, playfulness and imagination.
National Blue Ribbon program’s end doesn’t diminish great works of Catholic education September 18, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools A blue ribbon might not be on its way to St. Louis School in Clarksville, but that won’t deter Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic educators from putting a bow on what the school accomplished.
St. Katharine Drexel explores synodal participation in Frederick September 18, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Synodality, Western Vicariate The parishioners of St. Katharine Drexel in Frederick found themselves at a turning point in the summer of 2024 after the retirement of their founding pastor, Father Keith Boisvert.
School Sisters of Notre Dame announce election of new provincial council September 17, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News Sister Nancy Gilchriest was elected to a four-year term as provincial leader along with a new five-sister council by the School Sisters of Notre Dame of the Atlantic-Midwest Province.
Catholic school cell phones policies aim to boost focus, well-being, real connection September 17, 2025By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Baltimore are increasingly limiting cell phone use in an effort to strengthen learning and relationships between students and teachers.
