local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsRetirement Father Pete Literal will retire after ministering for decades in prisons, parishes and cultural outreach Kurt JensenJune 25, 20254 min read Father Pete D. Literal, the pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Hydes who will retire July 1 at age 73, took a long road to becoming a parish priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. CR RadioFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewReligious Freedom Radio Interview: Religious freedom faces ongoing challenges Catholic Review StaffJune 24, 20251 min read Aaron Weldon, Assistant Director for Religious Liberty at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, talks with George Matysek about ongoing challenges to religious freedom and what will happen during Religious Freedom Week. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Excitement and pride abound at ordination of five priests for Archdiocese of Baltimore Carole Norris GreeneJune 23, 202510 min read Joy, excitement and pride permeated the air during the long-awaited priestly ordination of five men during a June 21 Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWestern Vicariate Pilgrims walk in the footsteps of America’s first saint Katie V. JonesJune 22, 20256 min read In celebration of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s 50th anniversary of canonization this year, the four-day pilgrimage was organized to trace the steps of the first American-born saint’s journey from Baltimore to Emmitsburg in the 19th century. Black Catholic MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial Justice Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism and Black Catholics’ contributions Simone OrendainJune 20, 20259 min read This year marks the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the last Confederate state that continued to uphold the practice of slavery two years after it was abolished in the country — an event marked by Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021. FeatureLocal NewsNew Priests 2025NewsVocations Deacon O’Donnell’s ‘normal’ faith life led to priestly vocation Christopher GuntyJune 20, 20256 min read Deacon Thomas P. O’Donnell started attending daily Mass more often, going to confession and eucharistic adoration and reading more about the faith. All this led to a deepening of his life. FeatureLocal NewsNews Fullerton church begins renovations Katie V. JonesJune 19, 20256 min read Renovation work is well underway at St. Joseph Church in Fullerton, where a sweeping interior transformation of its more than 50-year-old sanctuary began in early June. Pews have been removed, carpeting torn up and construction crews are preparing the space for an upgrade parish leaders say reflects both practical needs and a renewed spiritual focus. 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. Previous 1 … 27 28 29 … 407 Next
