local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchoolsSports Faith at bat: Failure, injury, pressure shape high school athletes Gary LambrechtMay 14, 20267 min read High school players and coaches competing in the talent-rich Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association, a prominent athletic league of private boys’ schools that includes numerous Catholic institutions, know well how the game can yield euphoric results and can also crush one’s confidence Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister Geraldine Kent, S.S.J., dies at 95 Catholic Review StaffMay 13, 20261 min read A funeral Mass for Sister of St. Joseph Geraldine Kent (formerly Sister Walter Annice) was offered May 11 at St. Joseph Villa in Chestnut Hill, Pa. Sister Geraldine died May 5. She was 95. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Commencement speakers announced for local Catholic universities Catholic Review StaffMay 13, 20262 min read College graduation ceremonies for the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s four Catholic universities will welcome two business leaders, a local television newscaster and a Norwegian bishop as featured commencement speakers this year. deaconsFeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Archbishop Lori will ordain 12 transitional deacons May 16 George P. Matysek Jr.May 12, 202610 min read Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain 12 transitional deacons during a 10 a.m. Mass May 16 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Arts & CultureCR RadioFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewVocations Radio Interview: Why a world-class pianist gave up a promising career to become a priest Catholic Review StaffMay 11, 20261 min read He was once a rising concert pianist, performing for audiences around the world – until he answered a call he could not ignore. George Matysek speaks with Sulpician Father Paul Maillet about his journey from the concert stage to the priesthood. deaconsFeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations ‘Present’: Archbishop Lori ordains 14 permanent deacons at solemn, yet joy-filled Mass George P. Matysek Jr.May 10, 202612 min read Archbishop William E. Lori ordained 14 permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Baltimore at a joy-filled Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Among them was a man who defied a devastating diagnosis to fulfill his calling – and 13 others with their own stories of faith, family and perseverance. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNews Archdiocesan staff celebrates Archbishop Lori’s 75th birthday Christopher GuntyMay 8, 20262 min read Archbishop William E. Lori observed his 75th birthday May 7 with a celebration with Catholic Center staff in Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Knott Scholars recognized Katie V. JonesMay 8, 20265 min read Thirty-nine students were recognized as Knott Scholarship winners during an April 26 pinning ceremony at St. Joseph in Fullerton. BooksFeatureLocal NewsNews A seagull on the Sistine Chapel inspires a story about being loved as you are George P. Matysek Jr.May 7, 20263 min read Eric Clayton was sitting in a barbershop when a viral photo of a seagull atop the Sistine Chapel sparked an idea. Weeks later, he had a children’s book — and a message about God’s love he hopes will reach kids, families, and maybe even the pope. Baltimore BasilicaEvangelizationFeatureLocal NewsNews Young Catholic missionaries bring hope to Baltimore’s homeless population George P. Matysek Jr.May 6, 20269 min read Through prayer and presence, Catholic missionaries in Baltimore walk alongside the homeless, forming relationships that bring dignity and hope. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 418 Next