Catholic Charities celebrates the extraordinary commitment and service of high schoolers in Anne Arundel County November 17, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Schools A group of students at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn was among four service providers recognized by Catholic Charities during a Nov. 7-11 virtual celebration
Mount Carmel to benefit from renovations at Essex park November 11, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Mount Carmel officials participated Nov. 7 in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Youth Development Park at Essex’s Fields at Renaissance Park that is expected to be ready for use in fall 2023.
Catholic education needed now more than ever November 9, 2022By Guest Columnist Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Schools This week we are celebrating Discover Catholic Schools Week, which is a time to spread the word about the substantial benefits and meaningful opportunities a Catholic education can deliver for students and their families.
National pro-life essay contest opens for middle and high school students November 2, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Schools, World News Middle and high school students across the United States are invited to submit an essay sharing their thoughts on protecting the sanctity of human life for the 2022 Pro-Life Essay Contest sponsored by American Life League’s Culture of Life Studies Program.
NCEA reports quicker academic recovery from pandemic for Catholic schools November 2, 2022By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Schools, World News The National Catholic Educational Association says Catholic schools have recovered more quickly from the pandemic than their public school counterparts.
Partners in Excellence hits milestones helping city children with scholarships October 21, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appeal, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools Partners in Excellence, an archdiocesan program to provide Catholic school scholarships to Baltimore City children, smashed an Oct. 20 “PIE Giving Day” fundraising goal by more than $60,000. Supporters donated approximately $185,000, enough to provide more than 70 scholarships through the program.
Long-awaited construction project kicks off at St. Joan of Arc October 19, 2022By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools A project that’s been years in the making began to come to life Oct. 19 when Archbishop William E. Lori and other dignitaries broke ground on a $6.5 million parish life center and chapel for St. Joan of Arc Parish and School in Harford County.
16-year-old transforms parish’s dilapidated meeting room October 13, 2022By Gerry Jackson Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Scouting As part of her Eagle Scout project, Rae Smolen directed the planning and fundraising, assembled workers and guided the work to transform a dilapidated space into a comfortable meeting room that houses several of the church’s most vital outreach programs, including everything from religious education to Alcoholics Anonymous sessions.
Calvert Hall campaign brings in $21.5 million October 10, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Calvert Hall College High School announced that its “Hall 175” campaign has surpassed 75 percent of its $28 million goal.
Federal judge sides with Catholic school over guidance counselor’s firing October 4, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, Supreme Court, World News – A federal court in Indiana sided with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and one of its Catholic high schools in a lawsuit filed by a former guidance counselor who said her contract was not renewed because of her same-sex union.
Finding the right fit: How to make the most of high school open houses October 4, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Morgan Anderson has been attending St. John the Evangelist School in Severna Park for 10 years, and now she is looking for a Catholic high school that will allow her more amazing opportunities and help her to grow into an adult. Morgan and her family plan to attend as many open houses as possible to […]
Resources to help finance Catholic high school decision October 4, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools There are several organizations, including the Archdiocese of Baltimore, that offer financial aid, grants and scholarships to qualified students attending Catholic schools.
