Inside Baltimore’s fight against human trafficking November 5, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Social Justice Human trafficking is often hidden in plain sight in Baltimore. Behind the statistics are survivors rebuilding their lives, advocates working to expose exploitation and a network of people determined to offer hope and healing.
Dorothy Day’s granddaughter reflects on faith, social justice and dignity of all human life November 2, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints, Social Justice Hennessy will speak about Dorothy Day’s life and legacy at a symposium beginning at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at St. Joseph’s Monastery in Baltimore. Jesuit Father Timothy Brown, associate professor of law and social responsibility at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, will also speak.
Josephites urge Catholics to defend civic participation of marginalized communities November 2, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Social Justice The superior general of the Baltimore-based St. Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart is urging Catholics to defend the right of all eligible Americans to participate in the nation’s democratic process, expressing concern about public rhetoric that questions the civic participation of vulnerable and historically marginalized communities.
Archbishop Lori brings message of hope, redemption to Maryland inmates November 1, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Prison Ministry, Social Justice Archbishop William E. Lori brought a message of hope and redemption to nearly 75 inmates in Hagerstown, urging them to see themselves as God does and to make their prison “a sanctuary.”
Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, dead at 96, remembered for her faith, defense of human dignity October 30, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, World News Catholics are remembering civil rights leader Dolores Huerta as a woman whose faith inspired her lifelong mission of service.
Prison ministry changes lives inside and outside prison walls October 1, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Prison Ministry, Social Justice Behind prison walls, unexpected encounters are changing lives. For incarcerated men and women seeking hope and the ministers who accompany them, prison ministry is a powerful source of faith, healing and human connection.
Prayer, social justice are inseparable, pope tells the Society of St. Vincent de Paul August 28, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV encouraged members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to follow the example of its namesake by giving witness to their faith through serving the poor.
Chávez allegations show need for Church to hold prominent Catholics to account, say abuse survivors March 23, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Social Justice, World News Newly revealed sexual abuse and assault allegations against the late civil rights leader César Chávez reignite a call for the Church to “honor our stories,” a Latino clergy sex abuse survivor, who as a teenager met Chávez several times, told OSV News.
César Chávez allegations lead to canceled Masses, reassessment of his social justice legacy March 23, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Social Justice, World News Catholic dioceses and organizations are canceling events and rethinking initiatives honoring the late civil rights icon César Chávez, following newly reported allegations the activist — who publicly drew on his Catholic faith in his work — sexually abused several women and girls.
Top Vatican diplomat tells UN justice for women, girls demands ‘holistic’ approach March 18, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Social Justice, World News The Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations called for a “holistic approach” in securing access to justice for women and girls.
Black farmers in Deep South see hope in Edmundites’ farming aid, grant program March 15, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, Racial Justice, Social Justice, World News Some small farmers in the country’s impoverished Black Belt are poised to see significant returns after getting help from a fledgling Catholic farming aid and grant program in central Alabama.
Franciscan Center unveils new partnership to help with water, energy bills March 11, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Social Justice Continuing its mission to provide outreach to the economically disadvantaged, Baltimore’s Franciscan Center began a new partnership March 5 to provide assistance with water and energy bills.
