Radio Interview: Preparing for the Conclave May 5, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview As the College of Cardinals prepares for the conclave to elect a new pope May 7, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty gets some inside information from Monsignor Richard Hilgartner, pastor of St. Joseph parish in Cockeysville, Md., and former executive director of the Secretariat of Divine Worship at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
‘Vaticanista’ tells Catholic Review how conclaves have changed in 50 years May 5, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, Local News, News John Thavis has been in St. Peter’s Square for the election of the last four popes, from John Paul I through Francis.
Sister Lewandowski, who taught in Archdiocese of Baltimore for 43 years, dies at 84 May 1, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered May 6 for Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia Mary Catherine Lewandowski. Formerly Sister Anne Christi, she died April 30 at age 84.
Archbishop Lori to ordain five transitional deacons May 3 May 1, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain five men transitional deacons during a special 10 a.m. Mass May 3 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. The liturgy marks the final step before their anticipated ordination to the priesthood next year.
Archdiocese of Baltimore forming ‘lab’ for youth-led ministry April 30, 2025By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Family, Youth and Young Adults is establishing the Archdiocesan Youth Missionary Protagonism Lab (AYMP Lab) to reverse the disturbing trend of disaffiliation among young people.
Catholic college commencements feature gold medalist, healthcare executives as speakers April 30, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Maryland’s four Catholic universities will feature a gold medalist, two healthcare leaders and a noted biblical scholar as their 2025 commencement speakers.
Daughter of Charity Elizabeth Ann Lingg, a pharmacist and hospital administrator, dies at 93 April 29, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered April 16 for Daughter of Charity Sister Elizabeth Ann (Shirley Elizabeth) Lingg in the Villa Chapel in Emmitsburg. Sister Elizabeth Ann, a pharmacist and hospital administrator, died April 2 at Villa St. Michael. She was 93.
Christian Brother Kevin Stanton remembered for his repeated leadership at Calvert Hall April 29, 2025By Patricia Zapor Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Alumni and others connected to Calvert Hall College High School in Towson and to the De La Salle Christian Brothers mourned the April 12 death in Philadelphia of Chistian Brother Kevin Stanton at the age of 86, just three days shy of his 87th birthday.
Bishop Adam Parker celebrates 25 years of priesthood April 29, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, Western Vicariate Here in Western Maryland near the Appalachian Mountains, Bishop Parker began his priesthood as an associate pastor at St. Peter 25 years ago. Bishop Parker returned to what he called “his number one assignment” to celebrate his silver jubilee with an April 27 Mass.
Mercy’s nurses, maternity program earn distinctions April 28, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Health Care, Local News, News Mercy Medical Center drew accolades both nationally and locally for its nursing workforce and its work as a birthing hospital.
Terry Brashears, longtime employee in Archdiocese of Baltimore advancement, dies in car accident April 28, 2025By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Teresa Ellen “Terry” Brashears, an Annapolis resident who found a second career in fundraising for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died April 19 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Frederick County.
Radio Interview: Death of Pope Francis and upcoming Conclave April 28, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Remembering Pope Francis As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis April 21 at age 88, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with people who have experienced the pope personally.
