Baltimore chapter of Young Catholic Professionals celebrates successful first year February 18, 2026By Katie V. Jones OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry A national organization based in Texas, Young Catholic Professionals offers adults in their 20s and 30s opportunities to network, socialize and share their faith at various events throughout the year. In Baltimore, Principe and his team host one event each month.
Mount St. Joseph’s BJ Ranson selected as BCL Player of Year; league unveils new academic honors February 16, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Mount St. Joseph senior guard BJ Ranson, who led the Gaels to a 29-win regular season, earned the Baltimore Catholic League’s Jerry Savage Player of the Year Award for the 2025-26 season.
Radio Interview: Archbishop Lori’s pastoral letter: ‘In Charity and Truth’ February 16, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In a new pastoral letter released Feb. 9, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore takes the occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary to address “a moment of grace and responsibility.” Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with the archbishop about the motivation for the letter, which is subtitled, “Toward a Renewed Political Culture.”
St. Carlo Acutis Camping Retreat builds faith in the great outdoors February 16, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Scouting, Youth Ministry Youths ages 5 to 17 who are involved with outdoor troops such as Scouting America, Trail Life, American Heritage Girls, Camp Fire, Troops of St. George and the Federation of North American Explorers are invited, along with their families, to the retreat April 17-19, which will be held for the first time at the O’Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks.
Notre Dame Prep develops new commons area February 13, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The $10 million project will transform the 1960s-style cafeteria into a state-of-the-art commons center featuring flexible seating areas, a student cafe and a brand-new kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven.
In God’s Image podcast: Taylor Branch February 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Radio Interview The Office of Black Catholic Ministry sits down with historian Taylor Branch at the 13th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at St. Bernardine parish.
Deacon Jack Ames, Project Rachel volunteer and educator, dies at 74 February 12, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon John “Jack” Ames Jr., who helped the healing pathway of hundreds of people who have endured the post-abortion journey and who served in ministry at St. Agnes in Catonsville, died Feb. 8. He was 74.
Archdiocese of Baltimore couples share stories of love that lasts a lifetime February 12, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News St. Valentine’s Day may be known for flowers, cards and chocolates, but for some couples, it is also a moment to reflect on decades of shared love and commitment. In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, several couples who have been married 60 years or more shared their stories of meeting, building families and nurturing faith together.
Little Sisters of Poor ask for gifts of a little bling to help others February 11, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News This St. Valentine’s Day, the Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Martin’s Home for the Aged in Catonsville are hoping for a ring – but a gem or even a gold or silver necklace would be welcome, too.
Mount 2000 attracts more than 1,100 for eucharistic retreat February 11, 2026By Dominic Wilkinson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry Incense rose, voices sang and young hearts were turned toward Christ at Mount 2000, the yearly eucharistic retreat for high schoolers hosted by Mount St. Mary’s Seminary.
Oblate Sister M. Felicia Avila, who ministered at St. Ambrose, dies at 89 February 10, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Oblate Sister of Providence M. Felicia Avila will be offered at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Oblate Sisters of Providence motherhouse chapel in Arbutus. Sister Felecia, whose more than 60 years of ministry included serving at St. Ambrose Parish in Park Heights, died Feb. 2. She was 89.
Radio Interview: Sinners and Saints video series February 9, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Tim Jeffries and Joe Reynolds, producers of the popular video series “Sinners and Saints,” which is now filming its third season.
