Archdiocese schools celebrate fine arts with unique programs January 25, 2024By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized For Baltimore Catholic schools, creating artwork, music and theater can play a key role in the intellectual and spiritual development of a student.
Father Thomas Ryan, dedicated school chaplain, dies at 79 January 4, 2024By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Father Thomas Ryan, a Pittsburgh native whose nearly 50 years of ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore was highlighted by chaplain posts at Archbishop Spalding High School and Johns Hopkins University, died of cancer Jan. 2. He was 79.
Catholic High crowned again as Baltimore’s best girls private school by magazine December 6, 2023By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Catholic High School of Baltimore has been crowned the best private high school for girls in Baltimore by Baltimore Style magazine for the second time, marking a significant milestone in the school’s 85-year history.
Gregory Farno appointed new archdiocesan schools chancellor November 30, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Archbishop William E. Lori announced Nov. 30 that Gregory A. Farno will join the Archdiocese of Baltimore as chancellor of education, effective Jan. 17, 2024. Farno retired in October as regional president for the Maryland Region of Truist Financial Corporation. Prior to his tenure at Truist, he held various positions at SunTrust Bank, including president, […]
St. Maria Goretti Regional Catholic High School confirms closure November 29, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Determining that it is not feasible to keep St. Maria Goretti Regional Catholic High School open as an independent Catholic school, leaders of the Hagerstown school announced Nov. 28 that the coeducational institution will close at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.
Loyola Blakefield rolls past Calvert Hall, 40-28, in 103rd Turkey Bowl as Kendrick Worthington leads way November 23, 2023By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Kendrick Worthington , a junior running back, rushed for 226 yards on 26 carries with three touchdowns, leading the Dons to a 40-28 victory on the 103rd Thanksgiving game on Thursday in front of a capacity crowd at Towson University.
Lawsuits challenge constitutional status of nation’s first Catholic charter school November 3, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Schools, World News Oklahoma’s Attorney General Gentner Drummond is challenging the constitutionality of the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school after a state school board approved the Catholic school’s application.
Calvert Hall students help seniors navigate new technology October 19, 2023By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Seniors Calvert Hall graduate Isaac Hawkins and Calvert Hall sophomore Logan Moon volunteered in the Cyber-Senior program administered by the Baltimore County 4-H extension.
Sister Susan Louise, a ‘model educator’ as principal of IHM, dies at age 69 October 17, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Sister Susan Louise Eder, an Oblate Sister of St. Francis de Sales who died Oct. 13 after a long struggle with cancer, was described as an “enthusiastic, committed educator” and a model of devotion. She was 69.
Catholic teacher who refused to teach gender ideology could be banned from classroom for life October 17, 2023By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, World News A Catholic teacher in England could be banned from the classroom for life after refusing to teach “extreme” gender ideology to students.
Why Catholic? Parents explain choice for Catholic education October 11, 2023By Emily Rosenthal Alster Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Catholic Review spoke with several parents about why they make sacrifices to keep their children in Catholic schools.
PIE Back to School Breakfast aims for $200,000 for scholarships September 27, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools The Archdiocese of Baltimore touted the success of the Partners in Excellence (PIE) Scholarship Program, which in 28 years has funded more than 30,000 scholarships to the tune of $39 million in Baltimore City Catholic schools.
