Baltimore-area Catholics pray for new pope, express excitement for his leadership catholicreview.org/baltimore-area… via Catholic Review

A pastor in the truest sense. Through pandemic grief, parish mergers and deep community ties, “Padre Bruce” walked with Baltimore -- heart first. As Bishop Lewandowski heads to Providence, Baltimore won’t forget. catholicreview.org/bishop-bruce-f… via Catholic Review

She was more than a teacher. She was a light, a mentor and a friend. Mrs. Connie Flagg shaped generations with her warmth and care. I wrote a tribute to honor her life and legacy: catholicreview.org/thank-you-to-a… via Catholic Review

100 years ago, the Scopes “Monkey” Trial ignited a national debate on evolution, education & religion. It also raised deeper questions about eugenics, biblical literalism & Catholic engagement with modern thought. #ScopesTrial100 #FaithAndScience catholicreview.org/scopes-monkey-…

The historic chapel at St. Frances Academy was once one of the few places south of the Mason-Dixon Line where Blacks could worship in the front pews. Grateful to Deacon Turner for sharing his family’s story. Thrilled to see this sacred place restored. catholicreview.org/st-frances-aca…

The Catholic Review broke this story several weeks ago and the secular media is now picking up on it. A fun piece! catholicreview.org/a-depth-of-gra…

Criticism is constant in the NFL. John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens leans on prayer and faith to face it with humility and perseverance. Check out the latest cover story in the Catholic Review! catholicreview.org/faith-fuels-jo…

My latest: the story of Father Francis Xavier Murphy, a Redemptorist priest who became Vatican II's secret whistleblower. He risked everything to reveal the council's hidden dramas to the world—and it reads like a spy thriller, except it's all true. catholicreview.org/book-details-r…

Had a great time sharing listener questions with Bishop Parker on Catholic Review Radio's latest “Ask a Bishop” episode. Always enjoy the thoughtful, honest conversations that come out of these! Listen here: catholicreview.org/radio-intervie…

There's a vocations boom in the Archdiocese of Baltimore! So glad I got to meet and share the stories of some of the people answering the call to religious life. The future looks bright! catholicreview.org/joyful-witness…

Don’t miss this: the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux will be in Baltimore Nov 25-26. Read more: catholicreview.org/relics-of-st-t…

A downtown Baltimore billboard claiming “Mary had a choice” is drawing strong reactions from local Catholics. catholicreview.org/catholics-for-…

Which U.S. Catholic church has the longest aisle? Which cemetery has the most Hall of Fame baseball players? Which Russian prince became a priest? Who's bishop of the moon? Take a listen for the answers to these and more... catholicreview.org/radio-intervie…

When I was a child, I really did try to walk on water like St. Peter. (Spoiler: I sank.) In my latest Catholic Review column, I reflect on how faith doesn’t require walking on water -- only knowing whom to call when we start sinking. catholicreview.org/eyes-on-christ

What's your favorite Christmas carol? Take our Catholic Review poll! catholicreview.org/whats-your-fav…

Have you ever been saved by an angel? I spoke with Baltimore Catholics who believe they were: catholicreview.org/saved-by-an-an…

It was a privilege to follow Father Greg Rapisarda’s call to the priesthood as a Catholic Review reporter and later to know him at Our Lady of Hope in Dundalk. He was a kind and generous priest. catholicreview.org/father-gregory… via Catholic Review

Father John Murray led an extraordinary life. I was so blessed to get to follow his faith-filled journey after he was paralyzed in an accident 15 years ago. May he rest in peace. catholicreview.org/beloved-pastor…

Archbishop Lori cancels Rite of Election liturgies in anticipation of winter storm catholicreview.org/archbishop-can… via Catholic Review

Josephite Father William Norvel, a forceful voice for Black Catholic identity who spent more than six decades challenging the institutional church to live up to its claim of being universal, died March 8. catholicreview.org/father-norvel-…