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Gerry Jackson

Gerry Jackson is the digital content coordinator for the Catholic Review. A graduate of Towson University and Archbishop Curley High School, he is a former sports editor of The Capital and The Baltimore Sun. The Perry Hall resident is a parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel in Overlea.

Mount St. Joseph’s BJ Ransom selected as BCL Player of Year; league unveils new academic honors

February 16, 2026
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports

Mount St. Joseph senior guard BJ Ranson, who led the Gaels to a 29-win regular season, earned the Baltimore Catholic League’s Jerry Savage Player of the Year Award for the 2025-26 season.

Catholics asked to step up for Maryland’s Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day

February 5, 2026
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News

Catholics are asked to put their faith into action again Feb. 11 for Maryland’s Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day, the largest annual multi-issue advocacy outreach organized by the Maryland Catholic Conference.  

Archbishop Lori joins local clergy decrying violence connected to immigration enforcement

February 2, 2026
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News

Archbishop William E. Lori joined the growing chorus of prelates denouncing violence in the United States connected to immigration enforcement.

Monsignor Slade student, family driven to help 

January 28, 2026
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

At 11-years-old, Juliana Taylor already displays an exceptional drive to help others in her community. 

Archdiocese of Baltimore well represented at pro-life events in nation’s capital

January 23, 2026
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Respect Life

The Archdiocese of Baltimore was well represented at a two-day celebration of life Jan. 22-23 in the nation’s capital that concluded with the 53rd annual March for Life.

Archdiocese of Baltimore’s discernment retreat supports vocations

January 16, 2026
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

More than two dozen potential candidates for the seminary had a weekend-long opportunity Jan. 9-11 in a supportive group setting to consider their vocational calling at the archdiocese’s annual men’s discernment retreat.

St. Bernardine will host 13th annual peace walk on MLK Day as event continues to blossom

January 12, 2026
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Social Justice

From its humble West Baltimore origins, a neighborhood peace event at St. Bernardine Church continues to grow into a can’t-miss, archdiocesan-wide social justice gathering.

Baltimore students inspired by trip to SEEK conference in Ohio

January 8, 2026
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry

For Brandon Jacobs, a 20-year-old college student, practicing his faith at his home parish can sometimes feel like a solitary experience. He certainly didn’t get that feeling when he was part of a group of about 120 from the Archdiocese of Baltimore attending the annual SEEK conference in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 1-5.

5 Things to Know about the 2025 Turkey Bowl

November 20, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

Here are five things to know ahead of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football clash between Baltimore-area Catholic schools Calvert Hall Cardinals and Loyola Blakefield Dons.

CR for Kids is valuable resource for parishes, schools and families 

November 10, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry, Youth Programs

CR for Kids offers a fun, faith-filled way to engage youngsters in the Gospel. Each month, a two-sided activity page invites children to explore Scripture through word searches, puzzles and other activities.  

Archbishop Lori addresses Jesuit community in Baltimore

October 24, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Urging courage and conviction amid what he described as “days that call for the unconquerable faith of Abraham,” Archbishop William E. Lori told Baltimore’s Jesuit community Oct. 23 that their mission must be to remain “pilgrims of hope” in an age of indifference.

All Saints Day Behavioral Health Retreat connects parents in West Baltimore

October 15, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

In its quests to meet the needs of parents in West Baltimore, New All Saints Parish will host its All Saints Day Behavioral Health Retreat Nov. 1.

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