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Mary K. Tilghman

Mary Tilghman is a freelance contributor to the Catholic Review who previously served as managing editor, news editor and staff writer for the Review.

A parishioner of St. Ignatius in Baltimore, she and her husband have three adult children. Her first novel, “Divided Loyalties” (Black Rose Writing), a historical novel set in the aftermath of the Battle of Antietam, was published in 2017.

Gavel set symbolic of liberty created from historic wood

March 20, 2022
By Mary K. Tilghman
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Religious Freedom

In an interfaith service filled with pomp and patriotic fervor, a gavel set was dedicated to the gallant soldiers of the Maryland 400, also known as George Washington’s Old Line.

Mount de Sales graduate Audrey Powers opens new paths by rocketing into space

February 15, 2022
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Audrey Powers, vice president of mission and flight operations for Blue Origin, journeyed into space Oct. 13 aboard New Shepard as part of a team that included actor William Shatner.

Father Brian Rafferty, founding pastor of Ellicott City parish and advocate for social justice, dies at 84

December 28, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Father Brian Rafferty, the founding pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City who later shepherded Our Lady of the Chesapeake in Lake Shore for 25 years, died on Christmas Eve after an extended illness. He was 84.

School Sisters of Notre Dame face challenge of closing facilities

December 8, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News

Of the Atlantic-Midwest Province’s 381 sisters, 323 are over age 70.

Notre Dame of Maryland University broadens science research with endowed chair

December 7, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News

A new endowed chair at Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore will give students greater access to work in science research as they pursue careers in the sciences.

Leading voice for just treatment of African American Catholics dies at 75

November 24, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Racial Justice

A funeral Mass was offered Nov. 23 at St. Peter Claver in West Baltimore for Dr. Beverly A. Carroll, a social justice advocate who spent her life raising her voice for African American Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the United States and the world.

Catholic High leader marks milestone

November 3, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

“Dr. Nazelrod has changed the lives of many girls,” Molly McElroy said. “She believes in them.”

New Cathedral Cemetery, now 150 years old, is final resting place of humble and famous

November 2, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News

New Cathedral Cemetery has become the resting place of more than 111,000 people, including priests, nuns and notable Marylanders such as Gov. Herbert R. O’Connor, Baltimore Mayor Clarence “Du” Burns, sports writer John Steadman, and businessman Reginald Lewis.

Sailor in Space: Mount de Sales graduate completes rocket mission

October 13, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

When Audrey Powers went boldly into space Oct. 13, with Star Trek captain, William Shatner, the thoughts prayers and cheers of Mount de Sales Academy, her alma mater, went with her.

Archbishop Lori’s initiative for mental wellness gets enthusiastic response

August 12, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

When Archbishop William E. Lori called for volunteers to help equip parishes to deal with mental health needs following the COVID-19 pandemic, lots of people stepped up.

Camp St. Vincent’s children return to fresh air, open spaces of Patterson Park

August 1, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore

Immaculate Conception Parish in Towson resumed hosting its annual Vacation Bible School, after taking off 2020 due to COVID-19.

De Baltimore a Bolivia, las memorias cantan

June 10, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: En Español

La hermana Gerald y sus compañeras encontraron muchas maneras de servir a las personas a su cuidado, incluida la construcción de un complejo escolar y una carretera muy necesaria para acceder al río Mamoré, ahora conocido como Puerto Geralda en su honor.

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