local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituaries 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.” Arts & CultureFeatureLocal NewsNews 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. 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. Previous 1 … 38 39 40 … 418 Next
