Father Szymkowiak, former Redemptorist pastor in Baltimore, dies at 88 October 15, 2025By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Redemptorist Father Gerard John Szymkowiak, a former pastor of St. Michael in Fells Point and Sacred Heart of Jesus-Corazón de Jesus in Highlandtown who was known for his attention to liturgy and his hardworking spirit, died Oct. 3. He was 88.
All Saints Day Behavioral Health Retreat connects parents in West Baltimore October 15, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News In its quests to meet the needs of parents in West Baltimore, New All Saints Parish will host its All Saints Day Behavioral Health Retreat Nov. 1.
Father Dornic, Byzantine Rite parish founder, dies at 94 October 15, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered Oct. 11 for Byzantine Rite Father Ivan Dusan Dornic, the founder of St. Mary’s Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church in Joppa. Father Dornic, who once ministered at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in East Baltimore, died Sept. 27. He was 94.
Sister of St. Francis Maureen Stout, former teacher in Baltimore, dies at 86 October 15, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered Oct. 17 for Sister Maureen Stout in Aston, Pa. A member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 65 years, Sister Maureen died Oct. 13. She was 86.
Agreement reached on property transactions in bankruptcy case October 14, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News A federal bankruptcy judge has approved two property transactions by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, applauding the church and a committee representing abuse survivors for resolving their disputes through negotiation as part of ongoing bankruptcy proceedings Oct. 14 in Baltimore.
St. John parishioner Joe Swiss remembered for helping others find the Lord October 14, 2025By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Joseph “Joe” Swiss Jr., a leading figure in evangelization in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who was known for his embrace of new technologies in spreading the Gospel and his passion for welcoming adults to the Catholic faith, died Sept. 18. He was 77.
Life is Beautiful Mass recognizes two women who believe in ‘blessing’ of life October 14, 2025By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life This year’s Life is Beautiful Mass Oct. 19 will honor two women who have spent their lives helping others live theirs.
Vatican liturgy chief addresses national gathering in Baltimore October 13, 2025By Patricia Zapor Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News In a call to refocus on the heart of Catholic worship, British Cardinal Arthur Roche, head of the Vatican’s liturgy office, urged believers to embrace the wonder of the Eucharist and model their lives on humility and love.
Joyful witness and strong leadership spark surge in vocations in Archdiocese of Baltimore October 13, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations This year, 12 men – ages 18 to 35 – have been accepted as seminarians for the archdiocese, including one from Colombia and another from Western Maryland. In total, 60 men are now preparing for the priesthood – up from 28 in formation in 2007 and 52 in 2020. Within the next three years, 22 priests are expected to be ordained.
Radio Interview: Ask a Bishop with Bishop Adam J. Parker October 13, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Bishops, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Bishop Adam J. Parker answers a wide variety of questions from our listeners on our third installment of our “Ask a Bishop” edition of Catholic Review Radio.
Archbishop Curley High School to open new Citro Pavilion October 10, 2025By Richard A. Zmuda Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools More than 50 years after graduating from Archbishop Curley High School, Joe Citro is still finding new ways to cheer from the sidelines. He and his wife, Arleen, will cut the ribbon Oct. 18 on The Citro Pavilion – a $500,000 gift that blends Curley’s proud past with its digital future.
Healthcare professionals encouraged to attend annual White Mass October 8, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual White Mass and blessing for healthcare professionals will be held Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption in Baltimore with Archbishop William E. Lori as the celebrant.
