Catholic Review
Inspiring the Archdiocese of Baltimore
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Filed Under: CR Radio, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News
Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker returns for another round of questions from our listeners in our second-ever “Ask a Bishop” episode of Catholic Review Radio.
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Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments
The archdiocese reported that 320 catechumens – those like Jay St. John who have not been baptized – and 458 candidates – those who are baptized but have not received one or more of the sacraments of initiation – participated in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion liturgy at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland on March 9.
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Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries
A funeral Mass for Christian Brother Eric J. Henderson was offered Feb. 21 at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. Brother Eric died Feb. 13. He was 82.
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Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Scouting
The Baltimore Area Council of Scouting America held its annual volunteer recognition reception and dinner Feb. 20 in Rosedale and the Archdiocese of Baltimore came away with one of the event’s most prestigious awards: the 2024 Chartered Organization of the Year.
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Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Schools
Meant to capture the attention of lawmakers, the signs highlighted the importance of continued funding for important state programs such as the BOOST (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today) scholarship initiative that provides tuition assistance to help students from low-income families attend nonpublic schools in Maryland.
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Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come
Archbishop William E. Lori took the occasion of Ash Wednesday, March 5, to release an update to his original 2015 pastoral letter, “A Light Brightly Visible,” to focus on the pastoral implications of implementing the archdiocese’s Seek the City to Come planning that was announced a year ago.
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Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized
A funeral Mass was offered Feb. 28 for Franciscan Sister Evelyn Grudza (formerly Sister Philip Marie), a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 70 years. Sister Evelyn, who ministered in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for 64 years, died at Assisi House in Aston, Pa., Feb. 25 at 92.
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Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News
Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Board of Trustees was honored with a 2025 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership recognizing higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership and initiative.
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Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life
Mark Crosby looks back on the attack as “the most glorious day of my life.” He believes Jesus allowed the assault as part of his spiritual journey.
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Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments
Archbishop William E. Lori is lowering the standard age for confirmation in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to 9.
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Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which had recently earned its first Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference crown and proceeded to rise into what Cougars coach Tony Martin called “rare air” by beating the Gaels, 53-38, to sweep the MIAA and BCLT championships.
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Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News, Radio Interview
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon’s Bench blog about his new book, “A Handy Little Guide to Fasting” from OSV Books. They discuss the essential practices of Lent for Catholics – prayer, fasting and almsgiving – and how to enhance your spiritual life in this penitential season.
