local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsYoung Adult Ministry Baltimore chapter of Young Catholic Professionals celebrates successful first year Katie V. JonesFebruary 18, 20264 min read A national organization based in Texas, Young Catholic Professionals offers adults in their 20s and 30s opportunities to network, socialize and share their faith at various events throughout the year. In Baltimore, Principe and his team host one event each month. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSports Mount St. Joseph’s BJ Ranson selected as BCL Player of Year; league unveils new academic honors Gerry JacksonFebruary 16, 20267 min read Mount St. Joseph senior guard BJ Ranson, who led the Gaels to a 29-win regular season, earned the Baltimore Catholic League’s Jerry Savage Player of the Year Award for the 2025-26 season. Archbishop’s MinistryCR RadioFeatureLocal NewsNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Archbishop Lori’s pastoral letter: ‘In Charity and Truth’ Catholic Review StaffFebruary 16, 20261 min read In a new pastoral letter released Feb. 9, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore takes the occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary to address “a moment of grace and responsibility.” Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with the archbishop about the motivation for the letter, which is subtitled, “Toward a Renewed Political Culture.” FeatureLocal NewsNewsScoutingYouth Ministry St. Carlo Acutis Camping Retreat builds faith in the great outdoors Katie V. JonesFebruary 16, 20265 min read Youths ages 5 to 17 who are involved with outdoor troops such as Scouting America, Trail Life, American Heritage Girls, Camp Fire, Troops of St. George and the Federation of North American Explorers are invited, along with their families, to the retreat April 17-19, which will be held for the first time at the O’Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Notre Dame Prep develops new commons area Katie V. JonesFebruary 13, 20264 min read The $10 million project will transform the 1960s-style cafeteria into a state-of-the-art commons center featuring flexible seating areas, a student cafe and a brand-new kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven. Black Catholic MinistryCR RadioFeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeRadio Interview In God’s Image podcast: Taylor Branch Catholic Review StaffFebruary 13, 20261 min read The Office of Black Catholic Ministry sits down with historian Taylor Branch at the 13th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at St. Bernardine parish. deaconsFeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries Deacon Jack Ames, Project Rachel volunteer and educator, dies at 74 Jay SorgiFebruary 12, 20264 min read Deacon John “Jack” Ames Jr., who helped the healing pathway of hundreds of people who have endured the post-abortion journey and who served in ministry at St. Agnes in Catonsville, died Feb. 8. He was 74. FeatureLocal NewsMarriage & Family LifeNews Archdiocese of Baltimore couples share stories of love that lasts a lifetime Katie V. JonesFebruary 12, 20266 min read St. Valentine’s Day may be known for flowers, cards and chocolates, but for some couples, it is also a moment to reflect on decades of shared love and commitment. In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, several couples who have been married 60 years or more shared their stories of meeting, building families and nurturing faith together. Consecrated LifeFeatureLocal NewsNews Little Sisters of Poor ask for gifts of a little bling to help others Katie V. JonesFebruary 11, 20262 min read This St. Valentine’s Day, the Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Martin’s Home for the Aged in Catonsville are hoping for a ring – but a gem or even a gold or silver necklace would be welcome, too. EucharistLocal NewsNewsYoung Adult Ministry Mount 2000 attracts more than 1,100 for eucharistic retreat Dominic WilkinsonFebruary 11, 20263 min read Incense rose, voices sang and young hearts were turned toward Christ at Mount 2000, the yearly eucharistic retreat for high schoolers hosted by Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. Previous 1 … 2 3 4 … 410 Next