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Elizabeth Lowe

Elizabeth Lowe is a freelance contributor to the Catholic Review. A parishioner of St. Ignatius in Baltimore, Lowe previously served as a staff writer for the Review.

Counting blessings this Mother’s Day

May 7, 2020
By Elizabeth Lowe
Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Coronavirus

Mother’s Day is bound to be memorable, but not because of the global pandemic we’re all enduring. Rather, because of the immense gift that I have been given in our beautiful, healthy daughter.

Mercy High School alumna lives her Catholic faith by teaching others

May 3, 2019
By Elizabeth Lowe
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Faces of Faith, Faith Formation, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

One of the most important lessons of Christianity that Becky Egan Hogg tries to convey to her religion students at Mercy High School in Baltimore is God’s unconditional love.

Retrouvaille deepens faith, heals marriage of St. John Westminster parishioner

December 5, 2018
By Elizabeth Lowe
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Faces of Faith, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News

In addition to helping his marriage, Lagonigro credits the ministry with deepening his faith. He described Retrouvaille as a “shot of adrenaline” for his faith.

Back On My Feet helps Catholic Charities client make marathon debut in Baltimore Running Festival

October 18, 2018
By Elizabeth Lowe
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

Michael Martin’s attitude towards running mirrors his attitude towards overcoming his addiction. The 45-year-old recovering heroin addict is among the thousands of runners who will don athletic attire, lace up their sneakers and pound the pavement Oct. 20 for the 18th annual Baltimore Running Festival.

St. Pius X youth among those honored at Eagle of the Cross ceremony

June 27, 2014
By Elizabeth Lowe
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

It wasn’t until Mariellen Kemp attended a public high school that she recognized how important her Catholic faith was to her – and that she was not as involved at her parish as she wanted to be.

Baltimore’s new priests will include former engineer, 49

June 19, 2014
By Elizabeth Lowe
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations

Ned Conklin was 8 when he first considered becoming a priest. The notion returned every five years, but he repeatedly dismissed the idea.

Archdiocesan offices welcome new directors

June 19, 2014
By Elizabeth Lowe
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Evangelization, Local News, News

John Romanowsky’s life revolves around his Catholic faith. “It gives meaning to every detail in my life,” he said. “It is what has guided me.” Romanowsky, 44, is the new executive director of the Department of Evangelization for the Baltimore archdiocese. He succeeds Paulist Father John E. Hurley July 1.

Cancer-free Baltimore priest humbled by support of parishioners

May 23, 2014
By Elizabeth Lowe
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

Father Williamson began chemotherapy Dec. 26, two days after he celebrated six Masses on Christmas Eve. He finished chemotherapy March 26 and is now in remission.

Family ties: Priest, parishioners share special bond

December 20, 2013
By Elizabeth Lowe
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized

Monsignor Tewes has become a fixture over the past two decades, as the Robinsons and the 79-year-old priest have traveled, spent holidays and enjoyed hundreds of meals together.

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