local news FeatureLocal NewsNewsVaticanVocations Deacon Thomas O’Donnell of Catonsville experiences power of papal transition in Rome Gerry JacksonMay 19, 20254 min read Deacon Thomas O’Donnell keeps returning to one word – “powerful” – to describe a weeklong experience in Rome where he literally was steps away from a historic papal transition. CR RadioFeatureLocal NewsMarian DevotionNewsRadio Interview Radio Interview: Grow in your relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Review StaffMay 19, 20251 min read George Matysek talks with Father Brian Nolan, pastor of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Ijamsville, about why Catholics have such love for Mary and ways for drawing closer to her. Father Nolan also dispels some common misconceptions about Mary and shares some personal stories about his connection to her. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWestern Vicariate Dinners build camaraderie for parishioners in Western Maryland Katie V. JonesMay 19, 20254 min read Though all the diners are members of the Catholic Parishes of South Washington County – a pastorate that includes St. Joseph in Hagerstown, St. Augustine in Williamsport and St. James in Boonsboro – this steadfast rule has played a key role in maintaining the group’s cohesion and longevity. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVatican Pope’s inauguration Mass is sign of unity for whole church, Archbishop Lori says Christopher GuntyMay 18, 20255 min read Archbishop William E. Lori said it was a beautiful sight to see the whole church celebrate the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square on a picture-perfect May morning in Rome. FeatureLocal NewsNewsWestern Vicariate Western Maryland parishes hit by devastating floodwaters Katie V. JonesMay 16, 20254 min read Two days after torrential rain caused flooding in the Georges Creek Valley in Western Maryland, Father Scott Kady, pastor of Divine Mercy Parish felt blessed. Local NewsNewsObituaries Sister of St. Francis Valerie Jarzembowski dies at 89 Catholic Review StaffMay 16, 20252 min read A funeral Mass for Sister of St. Francis of Assisi Valerie Jarzembowski (formerly Sister Raymond) was offered May 8 at her religious community’s motherhouse in Wisconsin. Sister Valerie died April 29. She was 89. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSchools Schools Superintendent Hargens honored for emphasizing academics, faith Christopher GuntyMay 16, 202511 min read With Dr. Donna Hargen’s strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, it seemed appropriate for a farewell Mass and dinner for the retiring schools superintendent to be held May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. FeatureLocal NewsNews New interim Hispanic, Urban delegates ready to serve Archdiocese of Baltimore Katie V. JonesMay 15, 20254 min read With the appointment of Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. to the Diocese of Providence, R.I., Archbishop William E. Lori announced May 8 two interim appointments to continue the work Bishop Lewandowski had done while in Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSports Father Patrick Carrion offers blessing before Preakness Yvonne WengerMay 15, 20252 min read Father Patrick M. Carrion offered the invocation May 15 at the “Alibi Breakfast” ahead of the May 17 running of the Preakness Stakes, following in the nearly century-long tradition set by his brother priests before him in Baltimore at Pimlico Race Course. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVatican Peruvian priest in Baltimore crossed paths with Pope Leo Patricia ZaporMay 15, 20252 min read Father Dal Bianco grew up in Llamellin and was ordained three years ago for the Diocese of Huarí. Now associate pastor of Our Lady of Fatima in Baltimore, he recalls brief encounters with then-Bishop Robert Prevost, the missionary from Chicago who led the Diocese of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023, before becoming head of the Dicastery for Bishops in Rome. Previous 1 … 63 64 65 … 439 Next
