Victim-survivors tell of mistrust, pain in third court session November 6, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News In a federal courtroom in Baltimore Nov. 5, 10 people stepped up to give impact statements about the effects of their abuse as minors by people connected to the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Their stories included tears and frustration, as well as signs of hope and healing.
Blue Ribbon flies high at St. Louis School in Clarksville November 6, 2025By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Students and faculty at St. Louis School in Clarksville burst into the school gym in waves Nov. 5, wearing blue spirit T-shirts, sunglasses and wielding pom-poms to celebrate the Howard County Catholic school’s designation as one of Maryland’s Blue Ribbon schools.
60 years after Vatican II document on non-Christian relations, panelists say work to implement it continues November 5, 2025By Patricia Zapor Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, Local News, News The shortest final document of the Second Vatican Council, “Nostra Aetate,” redefined the way the Catholic Church relates to Jews, Muslims and other non-Christian faiths, in part by stating that “the Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions.”
Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux coming to Baltimore November 5, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Saints Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will again have the opportunity to pray in the presence of St. Thérèse’s relics – some of the bones of the beloved saint – when they return to the Carmelite Monastery Nov. 25-26.
Radio Interview: Supporting the grieving, honoring the departed November 3, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Worship & Sacraments In this All Souls Day episode, Michael Ruck Sr., president of Ruck Funeral Homes and parishioner of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, joins Rita Buettner for a heartfelt conversation about the evolving ways families remember those they’ve lost.
Capuchins celebrate 150 years of ministry in Cumberland November 3, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Capuchins’ arrival with a special Nov. 1 Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul on the Feast of All Saints.
Mother Mary Lange Catholic School thrives, embodying namesake’s legacy in Baltimore education November 3, 2025By Tierra Stone Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Mother Mary Lange Catholic School stands as a thriving center of learning in West Baltimore, deeply committed to the community and serving nearly 400 students from more than 60 ZIP codes from pre-kindergarten (age 3) through grade eight.
Father Michael M. Romano installed as rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary October 31, 2025By Dominic Wilkinson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, Western Vicariate Proclaiming his profession of faith and taking an oath of fidelity during his Oct. 28 installation Mass as rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Father Michael Romano’s promises echoed through the historic Immaculate Conception Chapel.
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.”