Stations of the Cross offered for those with mental illness Trump touts immigration enforcement in State of the Union address as polls show growing concern Border state bishops urge immigration enforcement reform before State of the Union 5 Things to Know About the 2026 BCL Tournament Bishops: Ukrainians ‘resist, trust, pray’ as Russia’s full-scale invasion turns 4 Local News Stations of the Cross offered for those with mental illness Katie V. Jones February 26, 2026 A special Stations of the Cross for those with mental illness will be offered March 10 at 1 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park – one of several Lenten observances at the parish, which also holds weekly Stations of the Cross on Fridays at noon and 7 p.m. Mercy Medical Center receives distinctive nursing recognition Catholic Review Staff February 26, 2026 Mercy Medical Center’s nurses were recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with “Magnet” recognition with distinction, according to a media release issued by the hospital Feb. 23. 5 Things to Know About the 2026 BCL Tournament Gerry Jackson February 25, 2026 The 55th Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off March 1, featuring some of the best high school basketball talent in the nation. The Baltimore Catholic League Tournament is the longest-running boys postseason tournament in the state. Myrtle Stanley, former director of what is now archdiocesan Missions Office, dies at 96 Katie V. Jones February 23, 2026 Myrtle Stanley, former director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of the Propagation of the Faith (now the Missions Office), died Feb. 6. She was 96. More Local News World News Prolific catechist Paul Thigpen, who mused on extraterrestrial life, dies at 71 Maria Wiering February 26, 2026 Catholic theologian and prolific writer Thomas “Paul” Thigpen died Feb. 24 at the age of 71. A resident of Kennesaw, Georgia, he wrote more than 60 books and hundreds of articles on religion and faith. Pro-abortion professor withdraws from University of Notre Dame institute appointment Gina Christian February 26, 2026 A pro-abortion University of Notre Dame professor has declined a research appointment at the school, following weeks of outcry from students, staff and several U.S. Catholic bishops. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model of ‘perfect inculturation,’ Pope Leo says Courtney Mares February 26, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has pointed to Our Lady of Guadalupe as the model of “perfect inculturation” as Mexico prepares to mark the 500th anniversary of the apparition in 2031 with a jubilee year. U.S. bishops end lawsuit against Trump administration over refugee resettlement Gina Christian February 26, 2026 The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has ended its lawsuit against the Trump administration over the suspension of a long-running refugee resettlement contract, with monies owed to the USCCB now recovered. More World News Commentary How young Latino Catholics are renewing the Church this Lent Vicente Del Real February 26, 2026 Through testimony, these young adults are forming one another. They are building a culture of encounter. Lent reminds us that conversion often begins with listening. The Church must listen not only to Scripture and tradition, but also to the voices of how others are living the Gospel in today’s world. 5 role models we need to help us overcome today’s problems Michael R. Heinlein February 26, 2026 The Lenten season provides us with no shortage of holy men and women to discover and model our lives after. The following five individuals, whose feasts typically appear on the liturgical calendar during Lent, can help us overcome some of the greatest obstacles that we face. The myth vs. the historical record George Weigel February 25, 2026 What John Paul observed to the General Council of the Polish episcopate in June 1979 — that Catholicism has effective weapons against tyranny when it is “strong with its own strength,” its spiritual strength — remains true today, not least with respect to Russia and China. Question Corner: Should I give up prayers of petition this Lent as my priest suggested in his homily? Jenna Marie Cooper February 25, 2026 Prayers of intercession, where we ask God to help other people in their needs, are also prayers of petition. Since praying for both the living and the dead is a spiritual work of mercy, it wouldn’t seem fitting to give this up for Lent! Today is a good day to begin again Rita Buettner February 22, 2026 Lent isn’t about winning. It’s about taking small steps that we hope lead to big ones. If we’re doing this right, Lent will not be easy. But we are trying. More Commentary Featured Video A look at Pope Leo’s Ash Wednesday 2026.
Stations of the Cross offered for those with mental illness Katie V. Jones February 26, 2026 A special Stations of the Cross for those with mental illness will be offered March 10 at 1 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park – one of several Lenten observances at the parish, which also holds weekly Stations of the Cross on Fridays at noon and 7 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center receives distinctive nursing recognition Catholic Review Staff February 26, 2026 Mercy Medical Center’s nurses were recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with “Magnet” recognition with distinction, according to a media release issued by the hospital Feb. 23.
5 Things to Know About the 2026 BCL Tournament Gerry Jackson February 25, 2026 The 55th Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off March 1, featuring some of the best high school basketball talent in the nation. The Baltimore Catholic League Tournament is the longest-running boys postseason tournament in the state.
Myrtle Stanley, former director of what is now archdiocesan Missions Office, dies at 96 Katie V. Jones February 23, 2026 Myrtle Stanley, former director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of the Propagation of the Faith (now the Missions Office), died Feb. 6. She was 96.
Prolific catechist Paul Thigpen, who mused on extraterrestrial life, dies at 71 Maria Wiering February 26, 2026 Catholic theologian and prolific writer Thomas “Paul” Thigpen died Feb. 24 at the age of 71. A resident of Kennesaw, Georgia, he wrote more than 60 books and hundreds of articles on religion and faith.
Pro-abortion professor withdraws from University of Notre Dame institute appointment Gina Christian February 26, 2026 A pro-abortion University of Notre Dame professor has declined a research appointment at the school, following weeks of outcry from students, staff and several U.S. Catholic bishops.
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model of ‘perfect inculturation,’ Pope Leo says Courtney Mares February 26, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has pointed to Our Lady of Guadalupe as the model of “perfect inculturation” as Mexico prepares to mark the 500th anniversary of the apparition in 2031 with a jubilee year.
U.S. bishops end lawsuit against Trump administration over refugee resettlement Gina Christian February 26, 2026 The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has ended its lawsuit against the Trump administration over the suspension of a long-running refugee resettlement contract, with monies owed to the USCCB now recovered.
How young Latino Catholics are renewing the Church this Lent Vicente Del Real February 26, 2026 Through testimony, these young adults are forming one another. They are building a culture of encounter. Lent reminds us that conversion often begins with listening. The Church must listen not only to Scripture and tradition, but also to the voices of how others are living the Gospel in today’s world.
5 role models we need to help us overcome today’s problems Michael R. Heinlein February 26, 2026 The Lenten season provides us with no shortage of holy men and women to discover and model our lives after. The following five individuals, whose feasts typically appear on the liturgical calendar during Lent, can help us overcome some of the greatest obstacles that we face.
The myth vs. the historical record George Weigel February 25, 2026 What John Paul observed to the General Council of the Polish episcopate in June 1979 — that Catholicism has effective weapons against tyranny when it is “strong with its own strength,” its spiritual strength — remains true today, not least with respect to Russia and China.
Question Corner: Should I give up prayers of petition this Lent as my priest suggested in his homily? Jenna Marie Cooper February 25, 2026 Prayers of intercession, where we ask God to help other people in their needs, are also prayers of petition. Since praying for both the living and the dead is a spiritual work of mercy, it wouldn’t seem fitting to give this up for Lent!
Today is a good day to begin again Rita Buettner February 22, 2026 Lent isn’t about winning. It’s about taking small steps that we hope lead to big ones. If we’re doing this right, Lent will not be easy. But we are trying.
