local news Local NewsNewsSports Jesuit priest celebrates Mass at Orioles’ Sunday home games Rita BuettnerJune 19, 20258 min read When the Orioles have a home game in Baltimore on a Sunday, Father Baker is at the park, bringing everything he needs for Mass. FeatureLocal NewsNew Priests 2025NewsVocations Deacon Alex Mwebaze is happy to call Maryland home Katie V. JonesJune 19, 20253 min read Deacon Mwebaze, along with five other deacons, will be ordained as priests June 21 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, marking the culmination of his journey to priesthood. FeatureKnights of ColumbusLocal NewsNews Knights of Columbus announces June 19 novena for intention of Pope Leo Catholic Review StaffJune 18, 20253 min read The Knights of Columbus announced a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the intention of Pope Leo XIV. The novena will begin June 19, the anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s ordination to the priesthood, and end June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. FeatureLocal NewsNew Priests 2025NewsVocations For Deacon Shiadrik Mokum, the priesthood is all about community Gerry JacksonJune 18, 20254 min read Deacon Shiadrik Mokum says all his life “community” has been his major focus. The Cameroon native sees his journey to the priesthood, which he will complete with his ordination in June at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, as a natural progression of his devotion to community life. FeatureLocal NewsNew Priests 2025NewsVocations Prodigal son to priest George P. Matysek Jr.June 17, 20254 min read In the eyes of the world, Deacon James “Jamie” Lancelotta is the unlikeliest candidate for the priesthood. BooksCR RadioEvangelizationFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Books and Authors: Inspiring Trailblazers Catholic Review StaffJune 16, 20251 min read Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with two authors whose books feature literal and spiritual trailblazers. FeatureLocal NewsNew Priests 2025NewsVocations Future priest from Congo has a heart of service Samantha SmithJune 16, 20254 min read Faith has been a vibrant part of Deacon Ilanga’s 46 years of life. It all began in his childhood with his mother bringing him and his eight siblings – five sisters and three brothers – to daily and Sunday Masses as a family. With the church being a five-minute walk from home, Deacon Ilanga was also involved in ministries such as singing in the choir and being an altar server. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Sister Joan Minella, former principal and pastoral life director, dies Catholic Review StaffJune 12, 20253 min read A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Joan Marie Minella was offered May 30 at Villa Assumpta in Towson. Sister Joan died May 9, just a few days shy of turning 90. Catholic CharitiesFeatureLocal NewsNewsSt. Vincent de Paul Baltimore Archbishop Lori offers encouragement to charitable agencies affected by federal cuts Katie V. JonesJune 12, 20256 min read At a time when federal funding cuts are straining the services of charitable organizations across the region, Archbishop William E. Lori offered a message of hope and solidarity during a special “Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice” celebrated June 11 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Consecrated LifeFeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Incoming superior general of Oblate Sisters of Providence outlines priorities Carole Norris GreeneJune 12, 20255 min read When Sister Marcia Hall was elected in April as the next superior general of the Baltimore-based Oblate Sisters of Providence, the nation’s oldest functioning Black Catholic religious order, she would have to wait for her new administration to meet to prioritize goals for their four-year tenure. Previous 1 … 24 25 26 … 403 Next