Jesuit Father Vincent de Paul Alagia dies at 99 January 30, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Father Alagia served as a retreat director at Manresa-on-Severn in Annapolis and led many Marriage Encounter retreats through 1977. He served in pastoral ministry while residing at the St. Claude La Colombière Jesuit Community in Baltimore (2011–16), where he returned in 2025.
From church choir to curtain call for Archbishop Borders School graduate Melissa Victor January 30, 2026By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Schools As a cast member in the touring production of “Wicked,” Baltimore native Melissa Victor wears costumes with exaggerated bustles and outlandish hats. She also wore the biggest smile of all during her curtain calls in Baltimore, blowing kisses to loved ones in the audience.
Sister Sigrid Simlik, former teacher in Baltimore, dies at 97 January 29, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered Feb. 12 in Wisconsin for Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa Sigrid Simlik, who died Jan. 23. Sister Sigrid, a former teacher at St. Rose of Lima School in Brookland, was 97.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including associate pastors January 28, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News See new clergy appointments including pastors, associate pastors, deacons, and more.
Monsignor Slade student, family driven to help January 28, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports At 11-years-old, Juliana Taylor already displays an exceptional drive to help others in her community.
One man, three schools: Campus minister promotes Jesuit mission January 27, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Mark Dushel has been serving as the first director of Ignatian Mission and Formation for three city institutions at once: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, the Loyola School (for preschool through elementary school) and St. Ignatius Loyola Academy (for middle schoolers). The collaborative role was created to strengthen Jesuit identity across the full spectrum of childhood and adolescent education.
Snowstorm shuts schools, challenges parishes and boosts shelter need in Archdiocese of Baltimore January 26, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore The first major snowstorm to hit the Archdiocese of Baltimore in a decade closed Catholic schools, disrupted Catholic Schools Week celebrations, prompted parishes to add extra Masses ahead of the storm and challenged Catholic social services agencies working to keep the region’s most vulnerable residents safe in bitterly cold temperatures.
Notre Dame of Maryland University breaks ground on campus senior living project January 26, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors A long-planned partnership between Notre Dame of Maryland University and Brightview Senior Living began taking physical shape on campus.
Radio Interview: Hidden story behind AA: faith, family and addiction recovery movement January 26, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Radio host Rita Buettner speaks with authors Tom Adams and Joy Jones about their book, “A Marriage That Changed the World: Lois and Bill Wilson and the Addiction Recovery Movement.” Their conversation reframes the familiar history of Alcoholics Anonymous by highlighting addiction as a family disease and recovery as a shared, spiritual journey.
Calvert Hall esports teams score big, attaining gaming glory January 26, 2026By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools In only its second year of competition, the esports program at Calvert Hall had rapidly become one of the school’s most popular clubs.
Tuition survey shows slight rise January 26, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Catholic schools continue to offer a more affordable option for many families. On average, Catholic high school tuition in the region is approximately 43 percent lower than that of non-Catholic private schools.
Archdiocese of Baltimore leaders extol reasons to choose Catholic education January 25, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools What sets a Catholic education apart? Gregory Farno, chancellor for education in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, believes it is the focus on the entire person. Students grow not only in academics but physically, mentally and spiritually when they receive a Catholic education, Farno said.
