Quo Vadis Baltimore Beyond brings high school students together in faith June 24, 2026By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Quo Vadis, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual four-day gathering for young men seeking to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, will be held July 6-9 at St. Mary’s Seminary and University.
Father Gould committed to mission as new rector at St. Mary’s Seminary June 24, 2026By Gerry Jackson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Sulpician Father Shawn Gould leans on his own process of priestly formation and conversion to the Catholic faith when he ponders his new ministry as the next rector of St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park.
Radio Interview: From father to son June 22, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations The father and son reflect on their faith journeys, from Deacon Keith’s unexpected call to the diaconate while praying the rosary to his son’s experience growing up in a family deeply rooted in parish service.
Five men ordained priests in joyful celebration June 21, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2026, News, Vocations An overwhelming sense of excitement and joy filled the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland June 20. Between the sniffles, baby cries, occasional cough and heels clicking on the floor, five men – Robert J. “Tre” Bart III, Stephen Kirby, Alexander Kulik, John Russell Sullivan and Connor Schmidt – were ordained to the priesthood to the cheers of the 1,439 people gathered to celebrate with them.
Deacon Connor Schmidt believes in saying ‘yes’ as he nears finish line June 17, 2026By Gerry Jackson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2026, News, Vocations “I think I’m looking forward to the ways the Lord works through me to give hope and joy to people,” Deacon Schmidt said. “The Lord wants to give us good things. It’s inspiring that I might be able to provide some of that hope and joy through the sacraments.”
Powerful experience at adoration helps lead Calvert Hall grad to the priesthood June 16, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2026, News, Vocations After graduating from Tulane University with a degree in chemistry, Deacon Kulik put aside medical school acceptance to serve two years as a missionary with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. The experience deepened his sense of purpose and pointed him toward seminary.
Deacon Kirby’s path to priesthood is a journey of faith and learning June 15, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2026, News, Vocations Deacon Stephen Kirby was in fifth grade when he first thought it would be “cool” to be a priest. The fourth of seven children, Deacon Kirby and his family were active members at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park where he was an altar boy and in the youth choir.
Called at 10:46 a.m. June 14, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2026, News, Vocations Deacon Robert L. “Tre” Bart says what inspired him to consider the priesthood is “a short question with a long answer.”
Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates jubilarians June 4, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Several women and men religious serving in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are celebrating milestone jubilees in 2026 with a combined 2,595 years of service.
For 44 years, Oblate Sister of Providence opens worlds through reading June 4, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Vocations In a quiet classroom at Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent, Sister Constance Fenwick has spent 44 years doing something schools too often cannot: giving every student her complete, undivided attention.
Former Baltimore pathologist professes perpetual vows with Children of Mary May 22, 2026By Jenna Mattern Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Dr. Emily Wilding spent her career as an anatomic pathologist diagnosing disease through the close study of the body’s tissues. Through prayer and eucharistic devotion, she discerned a different calling – and left medicine for religious life as Sister Imelda Joy.
Archbishop Lori ordains 12 transitional deacons May 18, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Their ordination as transitional deacons is the final step before they are expected to be ordained to the priesthood next year.
