local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsYouth Ministry Faith and nature shape young explorers at Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House Katie V. JonesDecember 4, 20256 min read From August through Nov. 21, youths ages 3 to 10 – sometimes accompanied by younger siblings – gathered every Friday morning for the Wildly Catholic Homeschool Nature Club, a two-and-a-half-hour program created by Brooke Herrera, a pediatric occupational therapist and a parishioner of Sacred Heart in Glyndon. Arts & CultureFeatureLocal NewsNews Artist helps transform blight to beauty throughout Baltimore area George P. Matysek Jr.December 3, 20256 min read As the clang of passing light-rail trains filled the air, Erin Meye concentrated on touching up a large mural she had completed a few weeks earlier outside Options@328, a pro-life pregnancy resource center in Baltimore that shares a wall with Planned Parenthood. AdventChristmasCR RadioFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Advent and St. Nicholas Catholic Review StaffDecember 1, 20251 min read Advent is a special season for Catholics as we prepare to celebrate the Incarnation of our Lord. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty is joined by two guests to talk about these days of anticipation. AppointmentsFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including pastor assignment and retirement Catholic Review StaffDecember 1, 20252 min read See new clergy appointments including pastors, associate pastors, deacons, and more. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Calvert Hall holds off Loyola Blakefield to claim a 28-24 victory in the 105th Turkey Bowl Nelson CoffinNovember 27, 202510 min read Calvert Hall quarterback Oliver Noll quickly made amends for a rough outing in last year’s Turkey Bowl against Loyola Blakefield by leading the Cardinals to a 28-24 victory Nov. 27 in the 105th meeting between the Towson-area Catholic schools. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSaintsVideo Tears and prayers greet St. Thérèse relics in Towson George P. Matysek Jr.November 26, 20257 min read Well more than 1,000 people of all ages reverently filed past the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux during a two-day stop in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. FeatureHealth CareLocal NewsNews Mercy surgeons help residents get back on their feet at Helping Up Mission Kevin J. ParksNovember 26, 20254 min read Michael Brown was one of about 80 men receiving free foot evaluations and footwear at Helping Up Mission in Baltimore. With clippers in hand and cases of new socks and shoes ready for distribution, Mercy’s surgical team partnered with Dick’s Sporting Goods and Royal Farms for the 2025 effort. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsYouth Ministry Maryland pilgrims bring energy and joy to NCYC 2025 Katie V. JonesNovember 26, 20257 min read Cheers erupted from the Maryland delegation at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) Nov. 21 in Indianapolis when Mia Smothers of St. Francis de Sales in Abingdon stepped up to ask the first question during a historic livestream with Pope Leo XIV. Catholic CharitiesFeatureLocal NewsNews Governor Moore visits Our Daily Bread to thank food security partners Catholic Review StaffNovember 26, 20252 min read Maryland Governor Wes Moore visited Our Daily Bread in Baltimore City Nov. 25 to thank local food security partners who help feed hungry Marylanders. ChristmasFeatureLocal NewsNewsSaints Relic of St. Francis of Assisi coming to Ellicott City Catholic Review StaffNovember 25, 20252 min read A relic of St. Francis of Assisi – a fragment of the very cord he wore around his waist – will travel from Assisi, Italy, to the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City for an outdoor live Nativity prayer service Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 400 Next