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Radio Interview: Preparing for the Conclave
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Radio Interview: Preparing for the Conclave

Catholic Review StaffMay 5, 20251 min read
As the College of Cardinals prepares for the conclave to elect a new pope May 7, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty gets some inside information from Monsignor Richard Hilgartner, pastor of St. Joseph parish in Cockeysville, Md., and former executive director of the Secretariat of Divine Worship at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
‘Vaticanista’ tells Catholic Review how conclaves have changed in 50 years
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‘Vaticanista’ tells Catholic Review how conclaves have changed in 50 years

Christopher GuntyMay 5, 20256 min read
John Thavis has been in St. Peter’s Square for the election of the last four popes, from John Paul I through Francis. 
Sister Lewandowski, who taught in Archdiocese of Baltimore for 43 years, dies at 84
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Sister Lewandowski, who taught in Archdiocese of Baltimore for 43 years, dies at 84

Catholic Review StaffMay 1, 20252 min read
A funeral Mass will be offered May 6 for Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia Mary Catherine Lewandowski. Formerly Sister Anne Christi, she died April 30 at age 84.
Archbishop Lori to ordain five transitional deacons May 3 
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Archbishop Lori to ordain five transitional deacons May 3 

George P. Matysek Jr.May 1, 20255 min read
Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain five men transitional deacons during a special 10 a.m. Mass May 3 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. The liturgy marks the final step before their anticipated ordination to the priesthood next year. 
Archdiocese of Baltimore forming ‘lab’ for youth-led ministry
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Archdiocese of Baltimore forming ‘lab’ for youth-led ministry

Kurt JensenApril 30, 20254 min read
The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Family, Youth and Young Adults is establishing the Archdiocesan Youth Missionary Protagonism Lab (AYMP Lab) to reverse the disturbing trend of disaffiliation among young people.
Catholic college commencements feature gold medalist, healthcare executives as speakers
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Catholic college commencements feature gold medalist, healthcare executives as speakers

Catholic Review StaffApril 30, 20259 min read
Maryland’s four Catholic universities will feature a gold medalist, two healthcare leaders and a noted biblical scholar as their 2025 commencement speakers.
Daughter of Charity Elizabeth Ann Lingg, a pharmacist and hospital administrator, dies at 93
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Daughter of Charity Elizabeth Ann Lingg, a pharmacist and hospital administrator, dies at 93

Catholic Review StaffApril 29, 20252 min read
 A funeral Mass was offered April 16 for Daughter of Charity Sister Elizabeth Ann (Shirley Elizabeth) Lingg in the Villa Chapel in Emmitsburg. Sister Elizabeth Ann, a pharmacist and hospital administrator, died April 2 at Villa St. Michael. She was 93.
Christian Brother Kevin Stanton remembered for his repeated leadership at Calvert Hall
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Christian Brother Kevin Stanton remembered for his repeated leadership at Calvert Hall

Patricia ZaporApril 29, 20254 min read
Alumni and others connected to Calvert Hall College High School in Towson and to the De La Salle Christian Brothers mourned the April 12 death in Philadelphia of Chistian Brother Kevin Stanton at the age of 86, just three days shy of his 87th birthday.
Bishop Adam Parker celebrates 25 years of priesthood
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Bishop Adam Parker celebrates 25 years of priesthood

Katie V. JonesApril 29, 20255 min read
Here in Western Maryland near the Appalachian Mountains, Bishop Parker began his priesthood as an associate pastor at St. Peter 25 years ago. Bishop Parker returned to what he called “his number one assignment” to celebrate his silver jubilee with an April 27 Mass. 
Mercy’s nurses, maternity program earn distinctions
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Mercy’s nurses, maternity program earn distinctions

Catholic Review StaffApril 28, 20254 min read
Mercy Medical Center drew accolades both nationally and locally for its nursing workforce and its work as a birthing hospital.
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