Radio Interview: Nurturing faith in young hearts Pope Leo XIV calls for solidarity, prayers after deadly Venezuela quakes Meet four shining lights from the Class of 2026 Catholic high schools in Baltimore celebrate 2,250 graduates in Class of 2026 Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including pastors, associate pastors, and special ministry assignments Local News Radio Interview: Nurturing faith in young hearts Catholic Review Staff June 29, 2026 In this episode of Catholic Review radio, Carol Glatz sat down with Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty for a wide-ranging discussion on the joys and hardships of covering the Vatican and the popes. Meet four shining lights from the Class of 2026 Rita Buettner June 29, 2026 Extraordinary students graduated from Catholic high schools across the Archdiocese of Baltimore at the end of this academic year. The Catholic Review highlights four of them. Catholic high schools in Baltimore celebrate 2,250 graduates in Class of 2026 Catholic Review Staff June 29, 2026 A total of 2,250 students graduated this year from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, marking an increase from 2,156 last year and continuing a steady trend of strong academic achievement across the system. Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including pastors, associate pastors, and special ministry assignments Catholic Review Staff June 29, 2026 Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including pastors, associate pastors, and special ministry assignments More Local News World News Pope Leo XIV calls for solidarity, prayers after deadly Venezuela quakes Junno Arocho Esteves June 29, 2026 Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims of devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela as the death toll continues to climb and rescuers race to save people trapped under collapsed buildings. Cardinals reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s June consistory: ‘We’re starting to get to know each other’ Courtney Mares June 28, 2026 Cardinals from around the world wrapped up a two-day extraordinary consistory on June 27 saying Pope Leo XIV’s initiative of convening the College of Cardinals twice in six months has already had one clear achievement — it has helped the cardinals to get to know one another. Who are the 4 US archbishops receiving the pallium from Pope Leo XIV? Courtney Mares June 26, 2026 Four American archbishops have traveled to Rome to receive the pallium from Pope Leo XIV on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, joining newly appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world in a centuries-old tradition. Wisconsin priest charged with child sex crimes dismissed from clerical state Gina Christian June 26, 2026 A former Wisconsin priest charged with child enticement, attempted sexual assault and possession of child sex abuse material has been laicized. More World News Commentary Relishing a 7th Birthday with Mustard Rita Buettner June 24, 2026 Did she like mustard? We didn’t know. Did she want a stuffed mustard? Maybe not. But we had a feeling this was the right gift. Question Corner: Should a priest do a Mass intention ‘for the people of the parish’ when there are more specific intentions waiting? Jenna Marie Cooper June 24, 2026 The short answer is that your priest isn’t offering Mass for the people of the parish because he personally wanted to or because he thought it was a good idea (although he probably is happy to do this and praying for the people of the parish is indeed a good idea)! Rather, he was offering this specific Mass intention because the Church’s canon law specifically requires him to do so. Not to Burst Your Balloon Rita Buettner June 22, 2026 Getting someone’s attention at the balloon counter was tricky, but when I finally found an employee, I asked her to fill up six red balloons. 250 in Charity and Truth Archbishop William E. Lori June 22, 2026 On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. This event will resonate in every corner of the land, but it has special significance for us in the Premier See, the Archdiocese of Baltimore. We are linked to this event both by history and by the virtue of patriotism. Saving your news Christopher Gunty June 18, 2026 The Kiplinger Program based at Ohio University in Athens each year hosts a fellowship with a different theme. This year, that was “Saving Local News,” with an emphasis on concrete solutions for community news outlets. Catholic Review editor Christopher Gunty was selected as a fellow for this year’s program. More Commentary Featured Video The U.S. bishops consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Live from the USCCB Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, this historic Mass invites parishes and Catholics around the country to join the bishops in consecrating our nation to the Sacred Heart. Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori was the homilist.
Radio Interview: Nurturing faith in young hearts Catholic Review Staff June 29, 2026 In this episode of Catholic Review radio, Carol Glatz sat down with Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty for a wide-ranging discussion on the joys and hardships of covering the Vatican and the popes.
Meet four shining lights from the Class of 2026 Rita Buettner June 29, 2026 Extraordinary students graduated from Catholic high schools across the Archdiocese of Baltimore at the end of this academic year. The Catholic Review highlights four of them.
Catholic high schools in Baltimore celebrate 2,250 graduates in Class of 2026 Catholic Review Staff June 29, 2026 A total of 2,250 students graduated this year from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, marking an increase from 2,156 last year and continuing a steady trend of strong academic achievement across the system.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including pastors, associate pastors, and special ministry assignments Catholic Review Staff June 29, 2026 Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including pastors, associate pastors, and special ministry assignments
Pope Leo XIV calls for solidarity, prayers after deadly Venezuela quakes Junno Arocho Esteves June 29, 2026 Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims of devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela as the death toll continues to climb and rescuers race to save people trapped under collapsed buildings.
Cardinals reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s June consistory: ‘We’re starting to get to know each other’ Courtney Mares June 28, 2026 Cardinals from around the world wrapped up a two-day extraordinary consistory on June 27 saying Pope Leo XIV’s initiative of convening the College of Cardinals twice in six months has already had one clear achievement — it has helped the cardinals to get to know one another.
Who are the 4 US archbishops receiving the pallium from Pope Leo XIV? Courtney Mares June 26, 2026 Four American archbishops have traveled to Rome to receive the pallium from Pope Leo XIV on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, joining newly appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world in a centuries-old tradition.
Wisconsin priest charged with child sex crimes dismissed from clerical state Gina Christian June 26, 2026 A former Wisconsin priest charged with child enticement, attempted sexual assault and possession of child sex abuse material has been laicized.
Relishing a 7th Birthday with Mustard Rita Buettner June 24, 2026 Did she like mustard? We didn’t know. Did she want a stuffed mustard? Maybe not. But we had a feeling this was the right gift.
Question Corner: Should a priest do a Mass intention ‘for the people of the parish’ when there are more specific intentions waiting? Jenna Marie Cooper June 24, 2026 The short answer is that your priest isn’t offering Mass for the people of the parish because he personally wanted to or because he thought it was a good idea (although he probably is happy to do this and praying for the people of the parish is indeed a good idea)! Rather, he was offering this specific Mass intention because the Church’s canon law specifically requires him to do so.
Not to Burst Your Balloon Rita Buettner June 22, 2026 Getting someone’s attention at the balloon counter was tricky, but when I finally found an employee, I asked her to fill up six red balloons.
250 in Charity and Truth Archbishop William E. Lori June 22, 2026 On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. This event will resonate in every corner of the land, but it has special significance for us in the Premier See, the Archdiocese of Baltimore. We are linked to this event both by history and by the virtue of patriotism.
Saving your news Christopher Gunty June 18, 2026 The Kiplinger Program based at Ohio University in Athens each year hosts a fellowship with a different theme. This year, that was “Saving Local News,” with an emphasis on concrete solutions for community news outlets. Catholic Review editor Christopher Gunty was selected as a fellow for this year’s program.
