At start of new pontificate, Weigel tells Maryland audience to ‘take a deep breath’ January 13, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vatican Speaking to a crowd of about 300 Jan. 9 at St. Louis in Clarksville, part of a pastorate with St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton, George Weigel urged Catholics to resist snap judgments about the new pope and instead understand the complex moment he has inherited.
Radio Interview: The Dead Sea Scrolls January 12, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Bible, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview The Dead Sea Scrolls are some of the oldest versions of the Bible that have ever been discovered, dating back even before the time of Christ. Discovered in 1947 in Qumran, a portion of the scrolls are now on display in Washington, D.C., at the Museum of the Bible. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty walked through the exhibit with Dr. Robert “Bobby” Duke to learn about how the exhibit came about, why the scrolls are important to understanding Scripture and how the scrolls are preserved today.
St. Bernardine will host 13th annual peace walk on MLK Day as event continues to blossom January 12, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Social Justice From its humble West Baltimore origins, a neighborhood peace event at St. Bernardine Church continues to grow into a can’t-miss, archdiocesan-wide social justice gathering.
Beloved pastor who endured paralysis dies at 77 January 8, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Redemptorist Father John Murray, a visionary former pastor of St. Wenceslaus in Baltimore and St. Mary in Annapolis whose courage in the face of long-term paralysis inspired many, died Dec. 30. He was 77.
Baltimore students inspired by trip to SEEK conference in Ohio January 8, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry For Brandon Jacobs, a 20-year-old college student, practicing his faith at his home parish can sometimes feel like a solitary experience. He certainly didn’t get that feeling when he was part of a group of about 120 from the Archdiocese of Baltimore attending the annual SEEK conference in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 1-5.
Sister Catherine Horan, S.N.D.deN., dies at 86 January 7, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A former teacher at Trinity School in Ilchester, she also served in the Archdiocese of Washington and Kenya, where she worked with children with disabilities and helped people start small businesses.
Shrine prepares to share Mother Seton’s ‘Revolutionary’ impact as America turns 250 January 7, 2026By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints In a revolutionary year, the spirited celebration of America’s 250th anniversary throughout 2026, the national shrine dedicated to the first U.S.-born saint is aiming to help patriotic revelers discover the place of “Mother Seton” among the pantheon of iconic nation-builders.
Comboni Missionary Sister Andre Rothschild, who ministered at St. Matthew, dies at 79 January 6, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Comboni Missionary Sister Andre Rothschild will be offered Jan. 24, 11 a.m., at St. Matthew in Northwood. Sister Andre, who ministered at St. Matthew for two decades, died Dec. 26. She was 79.
Radio Interview: Carrying grace into the new year January 5, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview As a new year dawns, Rita Buettner sits down with award-winning Catholic author and columnist Laura Kelly Fanucci for a thoughtful conversation about faith, reflection, grief and hope in times of transition
Westernport experiences a flood of relief January 5, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Heavy rains May 13 caused Georges Creek to overflow its banks, while the Potomac River was too full to accept the creek’s flow. Within minutes, water rushed down Church Street, flooding everything in its path.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including associate pastor and special ministry January 2, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News See new clergy appointments including pastors, associate pastors, deacons, and more.
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