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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.

Archdiocese’s churches stay connected to parishioners during pandemic

March 20, 2020
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

While archdiocesan churches are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, pastors and staff are trying to keep in touch with their parishioners by streaming daily Mass, sending emails or posting online videos.

Social Ministry Convocation honors those working to strengthen community

March 2, 2020
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

The 41st annual Social Ministry Convocation was held Feb. 29 at Mercy High School in Baltimore.

Appeal for Catholic Ministries in gear

February 19, 2020
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Appeal, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News

The homeless and the hungry, children and the aged, seminarians, and chaplains at hospitals and prisons all benefit from the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual fundraising campaign, the Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries.

St. Ignatius in Baltimore acknowledges history of segregation

January 20, 2020
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

The renaming of the chapel is a step toward deepening the parish’s commitment to interracial justice in Baltimore, Father Casciotti said.

Middle Ground: St. Stephen School in Bradshaw opens new building for grades 6-8

January 9, 2020
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

White boards share wall space with BenQ interactive flat-screen boards that connect to a computer, the Internet or TV, and work with other high-tech tools.

Walking up Holy Cross aisle to marry – 134 years after her great-grandparents

December 1, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News

When Josephine Fangman and Ferdinand Wehberg married at Holy Cross in November 1885, they began a family legacy at the South Baltimore church which includes a fourth generation tying the knot.

Turkey Bowl at 100: Calvert Hall breaks new ground with Leadership Institute

November 24, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Turkey Bowl

“We believe that every student has the potential to be a leader,” said Charles Stembler, principal of Calvert Hall. “The goal of the program is to teach the skills and develop character to be leaders in the community.”

After 50 years leading Stella Maris, Sister Karen McNally earns break

November 13, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News

Sister Karen McNally, a Religious Sister of Mercy who retired Sept. 27 as head of Stella Maris after giving it 50 years of service, knows the power of saying “yes.”

Mercy High School, Notre Dame of Maryland University mourn death of Amayah Charles

October 17, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News

The Mercy High School community gathered Oct. 17 for a prayer service to recall Amayah Charles, a 2018 graduate who died Oct. 14 in a car accident on the Baltimore Washington Parkway.

Baltimore park remains closed as drug activity persists

October 16, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

St. Vincent de Paul Parish is still grappling with how to reopen the corner park adjacent to its downtown church since it was forced to close the area Sept. 21.

St. John the Evangelist Church reopens in Frederick

October 16, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

St. John the Evangelist Church in Frederick opened again for Mass Sept. 25 once the parish got the go-ahead that it was safe to return to the church following problems with falling crown molding.

St. Vincent de Paul Parish temporarily closes park used by homeless 

September 25, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

St. Vincent de Paul Parish has closed the corner park adjacent to its downtown Baltimore church, forbidding visitors to sit or sleep there as has been the custom of people experiencing homelessness for many years. 

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