local news 2026 Catholic Schools WeekFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Tuition survey shows slight rise George P. Matysek Jr.January 26, 20264 min read Catholic schools continue to offer a more affordable option for many families. On average, Catholic high school tuition in the region is approximately 43 percent lower than that of non-Catholic private schools. 2026 Catholic Schools WeekFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Archdiocese of Baltimore leaders extol reasons to choose Catholic education Katie V. JonesJanuary 25, 20264 min read What sets a Catholic education apart? Gregory Farno, chancellor for education in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, believes it is the focus on the entire person. Students grow not only in academics but physically, mentally and spiritually when they receive a Catholic education, Farno said. FeatureKnights of ColumbusLocal NewsNewsRespect Life Archdiocese of Baltimore well represented at pro-life events in nation’s capital Gerry JacksonJanuary 23, 20263 min read The Archdiocese of Baltimore was well represented at a two-day celebration of life Jan. 22-23 in the nation’s capital that concluded with the 53rd annual March for Life. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWorship & Sacraments Pastors encouraged to schedule extra Saturday services with snow, ice forecast for Maryland Catholic Review StaffJanuary 22, 20261 min read A message sent to priests by the archdiocesan communications department noted that it is up to pastors to decide whether to hold Sunday Masses, based on their best judgment and knowledge of anticipated snowfall and local road conditions. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNews Loyola University receives $12 million gift to establish Bloomfield Hall, create scholarship opportunities Catholic Review StaffJanuary 22, 20266 min read Loyola University Maryland received its third multi-million-dollar gift in the past two months as it announced Jan. 21 that it received a $12 million commitment from Bill and Susan S. Bloomfield. 2026 Catholic Schools WeekFeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Like mother, like daughter at St. Mark School in Catonsville Katie V. JonesJanuary 22, 20266 min read It isn’t a secret that the student body at St. Mark School in Catonsville is a family affair, with classrooms filled with siblings and cousins, as well as faculty members’ children, nieces and nephews. Having four teams of mothers and daughters working at the school, however, is a bit unusual. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSocial Justice In Baltimore, faithful walk for peace in Martin Luther King Jr.’s spirit Katie V. JonesJanuary 20, 202610 min read Now in its 13th year, the annual walk is sponsored by St. Bernardine and Historic St. Peter Claver in memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Monsignor Edward Michael Miller, a former St. Bernardine pastor who died in December 2013 while preparing for Sunday Mass. BooksCR RadioFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio InterviewVatican Radio Interview: Lent and Pope Leo Catholic Review StaffJanuary 19, 20261 min read Deacon Greg Kandra is a writer, retreat leader, blogger and author. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty chatted with Deacon Kandra about his most recent book, “Peace Be with All of You: The Mission and Message of Pope Leo XIV,” from Word Among Us. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations Archdiocese of Baltimore’s discernment retreat supports vocations Gerry JacksonJanuary 16, 20263 min read More than two dozen potential candidates for the seminary had a weekend-long opportunity Jan. 9-11 in a supportive group setting to consider their vocational calling at the archdiocese’s annual men’s discernment retreat. CollegesFeatureLocal NewsNewsVocations St. Mary’s Seminary names Father Shawn Gould as next rector Catholic Review StaffJanuary 15, 20264 min read Sulpician Father Shawn D. Gould has been named by his society’s provincial council as the next president-rector of St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Roland Park, effective July 1. Previous 1 … 2 3 4 … 407 Next
