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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.

The Resource Exchange furnishes a need at St. Vincent de Paul Parish

March 20, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Social Justice

When Peggy Cronyn co-founded The Resource Exchange, she saw it as a way to meet a critical need in her parish at St. Vincent de Paul and put her professional skills to good use. Fourteen years later, the Jonestown parish program has helped furnish more than 1,400 homes for people who had previously experienced homelessness.

Maryland Catholic Conference issues action alerts on abortion legislation

March 14, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life

The MCC, which represents bishops serving the three Catholic dioceses in the state (Baltimore, Washington and Wilmington, Del.), is concerned about legislation that runs contrary to Catholic teaching on abortion and healthcare ethics. 

Scouting retreat helps deepen relationship with Lord and outdoors

March 14, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Scouting

The retreat features three days of outdoor and spiritual activities at Camp Saffran, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation in Harford County along the Susquehanna River.

Mount St. Mary’s offers screening of movie on Mother Cabrini, champion of immigrants

March 12, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News

Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg presents a screening March 21 of the award-winning 2024 film “Cabrini.” 

Archdiocese honored for its extensive work with scouting 

March 7, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Scouting

The Baltimore Area Council of Scouting America held its annual volunteer recognition reception and dinner Feb. 20 in Rosedale and the Archdiocese of Baltimore came away with one of the event’s most prestigious awards: the 2024 Chartered Organization of the Year.

Social Ministry planning conference scheduled for March 8 at Calvert Hall

February 25, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice

For nearly 50 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development’s Social Ministry Convocation has been a staple for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, enabling it to inspire, educate and support the mission to fight systemic poverty.

5 Things to know about Baltimore Catholic League basketball tournament

February 24, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

The 54th Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off Feb. 27, featuring some of the best high school basketball talent in the nation.

Parishioners unite to chart course for St. Vincent de Paul, St. Leo

February 4, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come

Parishioners from St. Leo and St. Vincent de Paul met for nearly three hours for Mass, fellowship and discussion at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park as the parishes work toward a merger as part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Seek the City to Come initiative.

Knott Scholarship Funds expands to Western Maryland, increasing scholarship footprint

January 16, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Recognizing the great lengths parents go to give their children a Catholic education, Knott Scholarship Funds is expanding its geographical footprint.

John Carroll School closed for day after students sickened

December 10, 2024
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The John Carroll School in Bel Air was closed to students Dec. 10 after an incident the day before that resulted in 18 students being transported to local hospitals after feeling ill at a school Mass.

Jesuit Father McAndrews recalled as ‘brilliant’ educator at Loyola Blakefield

December 7, 2024
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools

Father McAndrews, who died Nov. 23 at age 96, is largely credited with putting the all-boys school on a path during his presidency (1979-98) to where it now is honored routinely as one of the best private educational institutions in Maryland.

Seasonal musical feast prepared for Catholics in Archdiocese of Baltimore

December 2, 2024
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Arts & Culture, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News

Musicians and musical directors have prepared a wide array of performances to treat worshipers during the Catholic calendar’s most joyous time of the year.

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