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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.

Baltimore to Bolivia, memoir sings

June 10, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Books, Feature, Local News, News

Sister Gerald and her fellow sisters found all sorts of ways to serve the people in their care – including building a school complex and a much-needed road to access the Mamoré River, now known as Puerto Geralda in her honor.

Father Gosnell, who served as pastor and on archdiocesan Tribunal, dies at 69

May 26, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Father Stephen D. Gosnell, a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher and former pastor of the parishes of All Saints in Liberty Heights, Prince of Peace in Edgewood, and St. Andrew by the Bay in Annapolis, died May 23 in his apartment at Mercy Ridge in Timonium.

Latrobe, who designed US Capitol, added similar distinction to Baltimore

May 24, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

The first Catholic cathedral in the United States could have been a Gothic structure, but the first bishop for the Catholic Church in America wanted something forward-looking for the new country.

With convent closing, Franciscan Sisters bid goodbye to Bradshaw parish

May 17, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

Parishioners of St. Stephen in Bradshaw gathered to say goodbye to the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia at an emotional outdoor Mass May 16.

Treasured artifacts that belonged to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton return to Emmitsburg

March 12, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Saints, Western Vicariate

“They’re here to help us tell her story and make Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton more relatable,” said Rob Judge, executive director of the Seton Shrine.

Social Ministry honoree brings Latin America experience to migrant issues

March 4, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News, Social Justice

“In the past 15 years, we’ve seen how the Hispanic community has developed a stronger and more participatory presence,” Dibos said, noting that Hispanic Catholics comprise 53 percent of the American Catholic population.

Our daily bread: Irish tradition enjoyed on more than St. Patrick’s Day

March 3, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Recipes

Four simple ingredients, lovingly kneaded and marked with a cross, create the beloved, if lowly, Irish soda bread.

Homebound, Operation CRS Rice Bowl nonetheless raises awareness of hunger

March 2, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News

In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, 37 parishes are participating in Catholic Relief Service’s Operation Rice Bowl this year.

Theology Uncorked looks at reducing violence in Baltimore

January 27, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

With the murder of Safe Streets organizer Dante Barksdale fresh in their minds, advocates for reducing violence in Baltimore City said during a Jan. 26 video conference that respect and dignity help them reach out to a suffering community.

Father Rochus Hoat Dinh Vu served in Govans, Halethorpe

January 27, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Father Rochus Hoat Dinh Vu, a priest who served in his native Vietnam before coming to the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Jan. 21 in Carthage, Mo. He was 86.

In trying times, Ascension St. Agnes Hospital expands access to mental health care

January 5, 2021
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

Ascension St. Agnes Hospital has expanded its mental health and counseling offerings to enable patients with a smartphone or laptop to gain online access to find a counselor, make an appointment or meet with a therapist.

New Year’s Eve service at St. Ignatius Parish goes virtual

December 21, 2020
By Mary K. Tilghman
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Christmas, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

Prayers, blessings and reflections from Baltimore-area religious and civic leaders, filmed in their own houses of worship and offices, have been gathered, for one last look at 2020 before stepping into 2021.

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