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.

Recognition serves as affirmation for those from archdiocese selected as ‘Baltimore’s Best’

July 18, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The Archdiocese of Baltimore was well represented in the Baltimore’s Best Readers’ Choice 2023 list published July 16 by the Baltimore Sun.

Seek the City campaign moves from listening phase to vision phase with a moving “Call to Prayer”

June 28, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come

The Archdiocese of Baltimore hosted its “Call to Prayer” June 27 to close the listening phase and usher in the vision phase of its mission to reshape the Catholic Church in Baltimore City.

‘Exciting times’ for Baltimore and Oblate Sisters as Mother Lange’s sainthood cause advances

June 22, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Saints

Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore rejoiced June 22 at the prospects of one of their own moving closer to sainthood. Mother Lange, also the founder of the Baltimore-based Oblate Sisters of Providence, was declared venerable when Pope France signed a decree recognizing her as having “lived the Christian virtues in a heroic way. “

Pro-life activists aren’t deterred by assault near Planned Parenthood

June 22, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life

While police continue to search for a man who assaulted two pro-life activists, the victims are back in front of a downtown Planned Parenthood almost daily carrying out their mission of praying for the unborn and handing out literature.

Father Lawrence Johnson said he received as much as he gave as administrator at Stella Maris

June 22, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations

Father Johnson, 70, said he has received as much as he has given from those he’s connected with in long-term or hospice care. In addition to Stella Maris, he serves those at Mercy Ridge Retirement Community and St. Elizabeth Hall assisted living.

Most Precious Blood finds its niche by intimately serving unique needs of community

June 21, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023

Situated between one of the largest urban parks in the nation and a collection of high-density housing, Most Precious Blood is a parish that has found its niche in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Monsignor Hartnett at his peak while connecting with parishioners through sacraments

June 16, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations

Monsignor Robert Hartnett, 70, said he has always tried to be welcoming and inclusive.

Deacon John Bilenki brings familial approach to ministry

June 16, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations

Deacon John Bilenki always has looked upon family as a blessing, and it’s the familial aspects of prayer and the church that are at the forefront of the seminarian’s thoughts as he prepares for life as a priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Deacon Daniel Acquard finds what was missing while setting sail for priesthood

June 15, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations

As a fourth-year seminarian, Deacon Daniel Acquard finds himself drawn to the “unique stories” of those to whom he ministers.

Celebration planned for Seek the City phase at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

June 13, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come

To mark the end of the listening phase of Seek the City to Come, the Archdiocese of Baltimore invites Catholics to attend a June 27 celebration at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Seek the City initiative wraps up listening phase

June 13, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come

It’s an engaging time to be a part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Seek the City to Come initiative as it nears the completion of its “listening phase” with its “vision phase” on the horizon.

IHM offers ‘vibrant’ experience as it celebrates 75th anniversary

June 12, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023

IHM offers everything from a bustling school to a top-flight music program to active adult and youth sports activities.