In addressing the need for reconfiguration of our parish schedules one principal driving force is the age and declining numbers of priests available to celebrate the large number of Masses—many […]
In addressing the need for reconfiguration of our parish schedules one principal driving force is the age and declining numbers of priests available to celebrate the large number of Masses—many […]

VATICAN CITY – “The universality of the church,” proclaimed the headline across the top of the Vatican newspaper, as it announced Pope Benedict XVI’s choice of 24 new cardinals from 13 different countries.
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Diocese of Spokane said in an Oct. 18 statement that it has agreed to mediation “to deal with pending issues that are currently on appeal or may result in future matters of litigation.”
Our final evening prayer was in the Church of St. Peter in Old Jaffa, where tradition says Peter healed Dorcas. Finishing with prayer was a fitting way to end this […]
Father Augustine Inwang, Bishop Denis J. Madden and Father Michael Triplett walk along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea during a quick stop on the final day of the pilgrimage. […]
[Corrects information in first paragraph and adds Scripture reference] By Christopher Gunty Editor@CatholicReview.org We have departed the hotel for our last day of pilgrimage. This morning takes us to Mount […]
By Christopher Gunty editor@CatholicReview.org Today’s travels centered around the Holy Family, and places where they might have lived. Many of these locations fall into the “traditional” or “legendary” designation, which […]
Ms. LaUanah King-Cassell, principal of Ss. James & John School in East Baltimore for the past 27 years, has received the Bank of America Local Hero Award and a $5,000 […]
Dr. Barbara Edmondson, Interim Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, joined Msgr. Richard Cramblitt, as well as students, faculty, staff and families of St. John the Evangelist School […]

TOWSON – Despite being on a stage with the likes of David Simon, Rod Daniels and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, it was a group of talented 6th-graders who undoubtedly stole the show.
By Christopher Gunty editor@CatholicReview.org As a former seminarian and a “professional Catholic” who has worked for the church for nearly 30 years, I’ve gotten to know a lot of priests […]
By Christopher Gunty The Catholic Review Sunday, Oct. 17, the group found its way to one of the seven New Wonders of the World, Petra (rock), a city formed in […]
