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Lisa Harlow

Lisa Harlow is a freelance writer for the Catholic Review. A Baltimore native, Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in journalism and public relations and has been honored by the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association and the Public Relations Society of America.

Lisa is graduate of The Catholic High School of Baltimore. She holds a master's degree in professional writing from Towson University, and she is a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Essex, where her son attends school.

Deacon Frederick Schoennagel, ‘Deacon Pop,’ dies at 88

May 8, 2023
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Deacon Frederick Schoennagel Jr., a longtime deacon who served at St.Thomas More, Baltimore; Church of the Annunciation, Rosedale, and, most recently, St. John the Evangelist, Hydes, died May 2.

PIE scholarships provide new opportunities

May 4, 2023
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools

With the help of the Partners in Excellence (PIE) Scholarship program, many low- and very-low-income families who wish to send their children to a Catholic school are able to do so.

Weddings trend outdoors

April 11, 2023
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Worship & Sacraments

According to Dr. Diane Barr, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the Raineys’ was one of 148 approved outdoor Catholic weddings in 2021.

Maryland entrepreneurs get support for start-ups at local Catholic universities

March 27, 2023
By Lisa Harlow
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice

Two area Catholic universities are doing their part to cultivate entrepreneurism. Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore and Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg both offer programs and resources that are helping support the next generation of innovators.

Summer fun: From art to ziplining and everything in between

February 15, 2023
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

When choosing a summer camp, be sure to take cues from your child about his or her interests.

Parishes reach out to young adults in creative ways

October 17, 2022
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry

From Theology on Tap sessions to outdoor adventures, parishes are trying to let young adults know they have a home in the Catholic Church.

Redemptorist Father Kevin Milton, former Baltimore and Annapolis parish leader, dies at 81

August 17, 2022
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Redemptorist Father Kevin Milton, a former pastor of Our Lady of Fatima in East Baltimore and rector at St. Mary in Annapolis, died Aug. 9 in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. He was 81.

Deacon John Rafter Jr., known for bringing people into the Catholic Church, dies

May 18, 2022
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Deacon John Joseph Rafter Jr., who had a passion for bringing people into the Catholic Church, died May 11 at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. He was 79.

‘Holy ground’: Mildred Proctor has hung up her gardening hat at New All Saints

April 13, 2022
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

After more than two decades as a volunteer caretaker of the grounds at New All Saints in Liberty Heights, Mildred Proctor has hung up her gardening hat.

Ravens executive Kate Kasabula tackles male-dominated industry

March 15, 2022
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Uncategorized

Notre Dame Prep graduate Kate Kasabula has established a career in the historically male NFL, rising through the ranks over the last two decades to vice president of client services at the Baltimore Ravens.

Catholic Charities recognizes three dedicated service award winners

November 11, 2021
By Lisa Harlow
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is recognizing three individuals who have consistently supported Catholic Charities and served their communities in an unparalleled spirit of giving.

Deacon J. Donald MacKnew, deacon at St. Margaret Church, dies at 88

October 26, 2021
By Lisa Harlow
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Deacon J. Donald MacKnew, a deacon at St Margaret in Bel Air for 17 years who was known for his compassionate outreach, died Oct. 17 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

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