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2025 Stellar graduates
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2025 Stellar graduates

Rita BuettnerJuly 2, 20257 min read
All across the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Catholic high schools produce graduates who excel in everything from academics to sports and Christian service. The Catholic Review highlights four of them.
Two-alarm fire damages St. Rita Church 
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Two-alarm fire damages St. Rita Church 

George P. Matysek Jr.July 1, 20255 min read
The fire began around 2:30 p.m. Parish leaders believe it may have been caused by a lightning strike, though the cause has not yet been confirmed. While no one was injured, flames and water left visible damage to several parts of the building, including the reconciliation room, vestibule, downstairs restroom and the stairwell leading to the bell tower, according to the parish.
2,156 seniors graduate from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore
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2,156 seniors graduate from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Catholic Review StaffJune 30, 20253 min read
At the end of the 2024-25 academic year, 2,156 seniors graduated from 17 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Radio Interview: Exploring the Nicene Creed – Part One
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Radio Interview: Exploring the Nicene Creed – Part One

Catholic Review StaffJune 30, 20252 min read
On today’s show – and again next week – we’re diving into the Creed: where it came from, what we mean when we say it and why it still matters.
A legacy of faith and firsts: Catholic Daughters of the Americas make history in East Baltimore
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A legacy of faith and firsts: Catholic Daughters of the Americas make history in East Baltimore

Samantha SmithJune 30, 20253 min read
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2257 at St. Francis Xavier in East Baltimore is not only a pillar of spiritual service but also a historic force in Black Catholic life. Earlier this year, that legacy continued as the court celebrated the 15th anniversary of its Unsung Black Catholic Woman Award.
Catholic Review Media wins 63 awards including top prize in regional competition for 2025
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Catholic Review Media wins 63 awards including top prize in regional competition for 2025

Catholic Review StaffJune 29, 202514 min read
Catholic Review Media wrapped up the annual journalism awards season with 63 awards from three different press associations.
With support of loving community, Baltimore cemetery is revitalized
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With support of loving community, Baltimore cemetery is revitalized

Susan McInerneyJune 28, 20254 min read
In recent decades, St. Vincent Cemetery in Baltimore was often synonymous with neglect, overgrowth and desecration. No more.
In retrial, judge acquits man charged in assault on pro-life protester
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In retrial, judge acquits man charged in assault on pro-life protester

Patricia ZaporJune 27, 20253 min read
A Baltimore Circuit judge June 25 acquitted Patrick Brice, 28, in a retrial over whether the injuries he inflicted on pro-life protester Mark Crosby in a May 26, 2023 incident were intentional.
Surgeon and Men’s Fellowship leader, Dr. Joseph Orlando, remembered for his compassion
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Surgeon and Men’s Fellowship leader, Dr. Joseph Orlando, remembered for his compassion

Patricia ZaporJune 26, 20254 min read
Friends and family fondly remembered Dr. Joseph C. Orlando for the motto by which he lived: “to heal the body is to heal the soul.”
Painting of St. Rose of Lima is part of Walters Art Museum exhibition
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Painting of St. Rose of Lima is part of Walters Art Museum exhibition

Nora HamermanJune 25, 20254 min read
Just in time for the elevation to the papacy of Pope Leo XIV, the American-born cardinal who was for many years a missionary in Peru, the Walters Art Museum is displaying a rare treasure of the Catholic Church in colonial Peru.
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