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Gerry Jackson

Gerry Jackson is a freelance contributor to the Catholic Review who previously served as the digital content coordinator for the Catholic Review until his 2026 retirement. A graduate of Towson University and Archbishop Curley High School, he is also former sports editor of The Capital and The Baltimore Sun. The Perry Hall resident is a parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel in Overlea.

Season of Joy: Parishes build community spirit; check out these special events this Christmas season

November 27, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News

From Italian cooking classes to musical performances and elaborate displays, this Christmas season offers something for all in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

5 Things to Know about the 103rd Turkey Bowl football game between Calvert Hall and Loyola Blakefield

November 20, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports

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

Seniors drawn to art by health benefits

November 15, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors

Art classes can be an important part of seniors maintaining their cognitive ability as well as a terrific way of socializing.

Seniors driven to golf by chance to share outdoors, camaraderie

November 15, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seniors, Sports

Golf truly is a sport that can be played for a lifetime, and if you are like Bob Plummer it’s never too late to start.

Healing Heroes: Catholic nurses inject faith into demanding job

November 3, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News

When the going gets tough, Catholic nurses turn to their faith to get them through a demanding job.

Pastoral Staff Day emphasizes teamwork throughout archdiocese

October 26, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News

More than 500 parish staff and leaders from 64 of the archdiocese’s pastorates attended the annual Pastoral Staff Day Oct. 25 at the Church of the Nativity.

Deacon Carl Anderson, devoted to St. Edward parish, dies at 78

October 20, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Deacon Carl Anderson, who was so devoted to his parish that his daughter called it his second home, died Oct. 8 following a stroke. He was 78.

Sister Susan Louise, a ‘model educator’ as principal of IHM, dies at age 69

October 17, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools

Sister Susan Louise Eder, an Oblate Sister of St. Francis de Sales who died Oct. 13 after a long struggle with cancer, was described as an “enthusiastic, committed educator” and a model of devotion. She was 69.

Archbishop Lori points to Pope Francis’ message, stresses importance of protecting environment

October 11, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Environment, Feature, Local News, News

Archbishop William E. Lori urged the faithful in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to follow Pope Francis’ recent plea to take care of the environment, noting steps the archdiocese has taken to reduce harmful impacts on the climate.

Chance encounter showed Brooks Robinson’s Catholic spirit

September 27, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Sports

What I remember most about Brooks Robinson aren’t my professional experiences with him, but a small moment that I think sums up why he’s so beloved in this town.

Frank Bramble, 75, put his business skills to charitable use throughout archdiocese

September 26, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools

Francis “Frank” Paul Bramble Sr., a devoted father of six who was deeply involved in furthering Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Sept. 23 of a heart attack. The longtime financial services executive was 75.

Blue Mass brings ‘comfort,’ acknowledgement to first responders throughout Archdiocese of Baltimore

September 17, 2023
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

The Blue Mass, named for the color of uniforms worn by many first responders, recognizes law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics and both retired and active-duty public safety professionals.

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