Mark Viviano talks with Baltimore-area attorney Mark Scheuerman, a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, whose faith is the foundation of his legal practice. Scheuerman, founder of Scheuerman Law, discusses what it means to bring compassion, integrity and moral clarity into a profession often seen as ruthless. He shares powerful stories from his work in criminal defense, from helping clients rebuild their lives to guiding them toward healing and hope. Scheuerman also reflects on his experiences in prison ministry, the mentors who shaped his vocation and the moments of faith that led him to serve those in need through the law.

Do you know which Catholic Church in the United States has the longest main aisle or which cemetery serves as the final resting place for more Hall of Fame baseball players than any other in the country? And do you know the name of the Russian prince who became a priest in the newly formed the United States of America? 

 Believe it or not, the answers to all of those questions have ties to the Archdiocese of Baltimore. George Matysek talks with Marion Amberg about those amazing stories and much more.  

Amberg is the author of "Incredible Catholic America: Smallest, Tallest, Oldest, Oddest," a fascinating collection of more than 300 stories about the people, places, and traditions that make Catholic America unique. She's also the author of two award-winning Catholic travel books and a journalist whose work appears in more than 100 markets nationwide. 

What leads a parish priest to leave the busyness of ministry for a life of silence and solitude? In this episode, George Matysek talks with Father Peter of Jesus — formerly a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore known as Father Patrick Peach — about his faith-filled journey to a Carmelite Hermitage in Minnesota. Father Peter, a graduate of Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, reflects on what drew him to the contemplative life and shares how the wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila can help anyone seeking a deeper connection with God amid the noise of everyday life.

How we remember our loved ones has changed over the years — but the need to grieve, honor and support one another remains timeless. In this All Souls Day episode, Michael Ruck Sr., president of Ruck Funeral Homes and parishioner of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, joins Rita Buettner for a heartfelt conversation about the evolving ways families remember those they’ve lost. Together, they explore how we can keep memories alive, walk with others through grief, and find comfort in faith and community.

The Catholic Extension Society has been helping mission dioceses in the United States since 1905. Father Jack Wall, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, has been its president since 2007. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Father Wall about the ways that Catholic Extension helps almost half of the dioceses in the US find the resources they need to ensure the church is vibrant and transformative in those areas. 

Bishop Adam J. Parker answers a wide variety of questions from our listeners on our third installment of our "Ask a Bishop" edition of Catholic Review Radio.  Just a few topics he addresses include ways of inviting people into the church, changes to confirmation policies, the state of archdiocesan bankruptcy proceedings, the election of Pope Leo, eucharistic processions and how to become Catholic. Bishop Parker serves as auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, vicar general and moderator of the Curia. He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 2000 and became a bishop in 2017.

Do you connect the things happening in your everyday life to your faith? Things such as taking the carrots out of your son’s soup, or watching the Olympics? Catholic Review columnist Rita Buettner has a knack for that, in her column in the print edition or in her online blog. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty sat down with Rita to talk about how she is able to find links between what’s going on at home and what the saints have to say. And listen for a special announcement about how Rita will expand her reach to Catholic Review readers and listeners.

What would you do if you found a statue of our Blessed Mother in a dumpster behind a florist shop? Former radio DJ Kevin Matthews had to face that question. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Matthews about his fateful find, and how he had the statue repaired just enough to show that Mary is the mother of all those who are broken. Now a speaker and leader of prayer services, Matthews takes Broken Mary all over the country, helping people to see how Jesus and his mother love us in spite of our sins. Matthews and the statue are the subject of a new documentary that will be in 1,000 theaters across the country for one night only, Oct. 7. Find out what makes Matthews’ journey with the Blessed Mother so special.