As part of October’s Respect Life Month, the American Life League’s Culture of Life Studies Program, based in Fredericksburg, Va., plans to hold its 2025 Pro-Life Essay Contest.

What was once a neglected corner of St. Joseph parish in Cockeysville now radiates new life. Over the summer, the parish unveiled a restored outdoor garden of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a project made possible through the generosity and talents of parishioners who transformed the space into a renewed sanctuary of prayer and devotion.

The Acts XXIX team – Father Riccardo, Mary Guilfoyle, Albert Faraj and Rick Popp – traveled from Michigan to lead the day of renewal. The nonprofit offers retreats, programs, podcasts and videos aimed at evangelization and helping people encounter the Gospel.

Latinos account for 36 percent of practicing Catholics in the United States, yet represent only 4 percent of students enrolled in Catholic schools. That disparity has become a call to action for Catholic educators, including those at St. Michael-St. Clement School in Baltimore County.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been blessed with a significant increase in the number of men and women stepping forward to answer the call to religious life. Joining Catholic Review Radio to talk about is Father Stephen Roth, director of vocations and associate vicar for clergy for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Deacon Michael Dodge, who served for many years as a permanent deacon at The Community of St. Athanasius (Curtis Bay) and St. Rose of Lima (Brooklyn), was remembered by family and friends for his special way of sharing time with people. 

The USA East Province of the Society of Jesus flipped the switch this summer on two solar energy projects that will provide clean energy in Maryland.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore announced it will name its $32 million community center in West Baltimore the Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center, honoring the beloved community leader whose faith and commitment to West Baltimore shaped generations.

The Portico at St. John in Westminster buzzed with excitement Sept. 12-14 as the parish hosted its pop-up Wonder Station, a children’s museum designed to inspire awe, playfulness and imagination.

A blue ribbon might not be on its way to St. Louis School in Clarksville, but that won’t deter Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic educators from putting a bow on what the school accomplished.