Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society March 9, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown has been recognized for its Catholic identity and academic excellence by The Cardinal Newman Society.
Speaker and musician Nick De La Torre to lead pre-Lenten mission in Frederick County February 3, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News, Western Vicariate With the theme “Eucharistic Revival,” a two-day pre-Lenten mission at St. John the Evangelist in Frederick will focus on the meaning of the Eucharist and the role it plays in the spiritual life of Catholics as they prepare for Lent.
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.
Historic church restored in Frederick County December 12, 2025By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate When Father John Williamson arrived as pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Frederick and St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor in Buckeystown five years ago, the roof of St. Joseph’s historic church was leaking and the steeple was “ready to fall off.”
Capuchins celebrate 150 years of ministry in Cumberland November 3, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Capuchins’ arrival with a special Nov. 1 Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul on the Feast of All Saints.
Father Michael M. Romano installed as rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary October 31, 2025By Dominic Wilkinson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, Western Vicariate Proclaiming his profession of faith and taking an oath of fidelity during his Oct. 28 installation Mass as rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Father Michael Romano’s promises echoed through the historic Immaculate Conception Chapel.
Maryland Catholics renew Appalachian mission October 29, 2025By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Environment, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice, Western Vicariate More than 100 Catholics from across Appalachia, including many from Baltimore to Mountain Maryland, gathered in Pittsburgh Oct. 25 for “Conversations in the Spirit.”
St. Katharine Drexel explores synodal participation in Frederick September 18, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Synodality, Western Vicariate The parishioners of St. Katharine Drexel in Frederick found themselves at a turning point in the summer of 2024 after the retirement of their founding pastor, Father Keith Boisvert.
Pilgrims walk in the footsteps of America’s first saint June 22, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate In celebration of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s 50th anniversary of canonization this year, the four-day pilgrimage was organized to trace the steps of the first American-born saint’s journey from Baltimore to Emmitsburg in the 19th century.
Dinners build camaraderie for parishioners in Western Maryland May 19, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Though all the diners are members of the Catholic Parishes of South Washington County – a pastorate that includes St. Joseph in Hagerstown, St. Augustine in Williamsport and St. James in Boonsboro – this steadfast rule has played a key role in maintaining the group’s cohesion and longevity.
Western Maryland parishes hit by devastating floodwaters May 16, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Two days after torrential rain caused flooding in the Georges Creek Valley in Western Maryland, Father Scott Kady, pastor of Divine Mercy Parish felt blessed.
At St. Mary’s School in Hagerstown, vision takes shape to save a school May 12, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate St. Mary, a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School, has also set high academic goals alongside its faith-centered mission.
