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Gerry Jackson

From Einstein to St. Gerard, thoughts on devotion

October 16, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Feature, Saints

An extraordinary devotion to St. Gerard Majella, the patron saint of expectant mothers whose feast day is Oct. 16, came about after a difficult second pregnancy.

16-year-old transforms parish’s dilapidated meeting room

October 13, 2022
By 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.

Archdiocese to host first Seek the City discussion Oct. 17

October 10, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come

The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host its first public discussion session for its Seek the City to Come initiative Oct. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Archbishop Curley High School in East Baltimore.

Father Kunkel, ‘beloved’ pastor at St. Mary’s in Pylesville, dies at 79

September 19, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Father A. Henry Kunkel III, the beloved longtime pastor of St. Mary in Pylesville who led his rural church with a “family-centered” approach, died Sept. 18 at WellSpan York Hospital in Pennsylvania. The native of Peru was 79 and had been battling a number of ailments, including skin and prostate cancer.

Notre Dame of Maryland looking forward to expanding “mission” to male students, but change creates a stir among alumni and students

September 15, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News

After 127 years as primarily an all-women’s undergraduate college, change is on the way at Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Notre Dame of Maryland renovating science center

September 15, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News

Notre Dame of Maryland University officials held a wall-breaking ceremony Sept. 8 and then delivered a breakdown of their planned $9 million renovation of the college’s Knott Science Center.

Baltimore Catholic school players in NFL at a glance

September 1, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

As the NFL regular season nears its kickoff, several former Baltimore-area Catholic high school players are battling for spots on pro football rosters.

Schools convocation reminds Catholic educators of common mission

August 25, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Archbishop William E. Lori and Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. Donna Hargens welcomed nearly 1,200 Catholic school educators, administrators and staff from around the Archdiocese of Baltimore to the Church of Nativity in Timonium Aug. 25 for a day of prayer, reflection and fellowship as a new school year dawns.

St. Casimir Parish tries to focus on “positive impacts” after death of 60-year-old parishioner

August 24, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

St. Casimir Parish in Canton lost one of its bright lights Aug. 22 when parishioner Victor Malabayabas was killed in his Baltimore City neighborhood after an apparent robbery attempt.

Baltimore-area groups awarded $356,000 in CCHD grants, speak of togetherness

August 11, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice

A theme of togetherness resounded within the diverse groups receiving grants at the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual Catholic Campaign for Human Developmental awards luncheon Aug. 10 at St. Bernardine Church in West Baltimore.

Brother O’Donnell, a lawyer and former educator, remembered as ‘proponent of peace and justice’

July 27, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Social Justice

Brother Francis J. (Frank) O’Donnell, a tireless advocate for the downtrodden who served on numerous local boards, died July 22. Brother O’Donnell, who would have turned 80 next month, had been a member of the Marianist community for 62 years and a practicing lawyer for the past three decades.

Blessed Virgin Mary statue returns to Mount, but renovations aren’t complete

July 21, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News

A 25-foot statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was returned July 20 to her perch at the National Shrine Grotto overlooking Mount St. Mary’s University, but not yet as a finished product.

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