local news AppointmentsFeatureLocal NewsNews Archbishop William E. Lori has announced the appointment of new pastors and the assignments of permanent deacons Catholic Review StaffMay 24, 20263 min read Archbishop William E. Lori announces the following appointments: Baltimore BasilicaConsecrated LifeFeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Former Baltimore pathologist professes perpetual vows with Children of Mary Jenna MatternMay 22, 20264 min read 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. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Monsignor Joseph Lizor, oldest priest in Baltimore archdiocese and former Edgemere pastor, dies at 94 Katie V. JonesMay 21, 20264 min read Monsignor Joseph Lizor Jr., the oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and a former longtime Baltimore County pastor known for his unwavering devotion to parishioners, died May 18. He was 94. Black Catholic MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Bishop John H. Ricard, first Black bishop of Baltimore and Pensacola-Tallahassee, dies at 86 Barb FrazeMay 21, 202615 min read Retired Bishop John H. Ricard, the first Black bishop of both the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Fla., and a nationally respected advocate for racial justice, May 20. He was 86. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Loyola receives $500,000 grant for York Road trust-building initiative Catholic Review StaffMay 20, 20263 min read Loyola University Maryland has received a $500,000 Trust in Practice Award from the Aspen Institute’s Alliance for Social Trust and Allstate to launch Rooted in Trust, a new initiative aimed at strengthening social trust along the York Road corridor in North Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Sacred Heart 6th grader wins Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Spelling Bee Catholic Review StaffMay 20, 20262 min read Taryn Langley, a sixth grader at Sacred Heart School in Glyndon spelled stimuli and serrated correctly to win the 2026 Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Spelling Bee at St. Joseph School in Cockeysville May 18. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Catholic high school students experience professions firsthand Katie V. JonesMay 19, 20265 min read Gaining firsthand experience in a career before committing time and money can offer valuable insight for students still weighing their futures. Through high school internship and mentorship programs, students can explore a range of fields while learning more about their own interests and strengths. deaconsFeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Archbishop Lori ordains 12 transitional deacons Katie V. JonesMay 18, 202610 min read Their ordination as transitional deacons is the final step before they are expected to be ordained to the priesthood next year. CR RadioFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Saying yes to God’s plan Catholic Review StaffMay 18, 20261 min read Mark Viviano talks with Gregg Landry, founder of Blue Rock Productions and president of the Catholic Business Network of Baltimore, about how a single reflection question at a men’s faith group – what have you said no to that could have been a blessing? – led Landry to eucharistic ministry at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore and, eventually, prison ministry. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Archdiocese of Baltimore names teachers of the year Katie V. JonesMay 18, 20263 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore recognized three teachers of the year May 7 with surprise visits to their classrooms by their principals and Gregory Farno, chancellor for archdiocese schools. Previous 1 … 13 14 15 … 432 Next
