In the five years since Archbishop William E. Lori established the Institute for Evangelization – building on the work of a former Department of Evangelization but significantly expanding its scope and reach – it has become a spark and an inspiration, bringing encouragement and resources to parishes as they help form missionary disciples.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore announced Feb. 2 that it has expanded its community outreach partnerships at the Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center, which is set to open this spring in West Baltimore.  

Catholics are asked to put their faith into action again Feb. 11 for Maryland’s Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day, the largest annual multi-issue advocacy outreach organized by the Maryland Catholic Conference.  

A parish pastoral council, required by canon law, primarily exists to reflect about the needs of the parish, discern about options and make recommendations to the pastor. 

A funeral Mass for Grey Nun of the Sacred Heart Sister Joan Elias will be offered at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at Redeemer Sisters’ Chapel in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Sister Joan died Jan. 27. She was 94.

With the theme “Eucharistic Revival,” a two-day pre-Lenten mission at St. John the Evangelist in Frederick will focus on the meaning of the Eucharist and the role it plays in the spiritual life of Catholics as they prepare for Lent.

Deacon Lee Ashby Benson III, who served St. Ignatius Parish in Hickory as an influential, joyful figure for nearly two decades, died Jan. 23.

This summer, Loyola University Maryland plans its first Sellinger Mission Driven Business Academy, July 6-10, for an inaugural class of just 15 rising high school juniors and seniors.

Catholic Review Managing Editor George Matysek speaks with Dr. Mary Lou Yam, president of Notre Dame of Maryland University, and Austin Koo, development director at Brightview Senior Living, about a long-planned partnership that will bring a senior living community to the university’s campus. The project will create housing for independent living, assisted living and memory care while opening the door to intergenerational learning.

Archbishop William E. Lori joined the growing chorus of prelates denouncing violence in the United States connected to immigration enforcement.