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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.

Frederick church closes temporarily after falling plaster causes damage

September 20, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Weekend Masses at St. John the Evangelist in Frederick will be offered Sept. 21-22 in the school hall while the church remains closed during clean-up and inspections following incidents of falling plaster. 

St. Pius X in final stages of becoming ‘fully-integrated’ Montessori school

September 14, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The only Catholic Montessori school in the state, St. Pius X in 2011 began transitioning to the individualized program, which is designed to allow students to learn at their own pace.

Madonnari Arts Festival revives chalk work with Renaissance roots

September 9, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News

With subjects as varied as saints and Madonnas, Martin Luther King Jr. and Harry Potter, madonnari came from Italy and Belgium, Germany and Mexico, along with about 10 local artists and local students.

Archdiocese of Baltimore recognizes teachers of the year

September 3, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The Archdiocese of Baltimore honored three teachers of the year: Jennifer Karn, Becky Egan Hogg and Kaitlyn Marsh.

Catholic Schools Convocation: What is it with those shirts? 

August 30, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools

Teachers and staff wore matching t-shirts, all celebrating leadership, and sat together in the enormous nave of the Church of the Nativity, making it obvious they were on hand for this annual start to the new academic year. 

Baltimore Archdiocese educators encouraged to make ‘spiritual truths evident’ 

August 30, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Faith Formation, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

More than 1,300 Catholic school teachers and administrators assembled Aug. 29 at the Church of the Nativity with Archdiocese of Baltimore leaders to open the new academic year with a call to leadership. 

DC choir’s message to Baltimore County parish: ‘We’re all family’

July 29, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, MLK Pastoral Letter, News, Parishes

Inspired by Archbishop Lori’s pastoral reflections on racism, the pastor of St. Joseph, Fullerton invited a Gospel choir from Washington, D.C., to the parish.

In retirement, Fullerton parishioner keeps an eye on the heavens

July 16, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News

Jim O’Leary spent 44 years as a senior scientist at the Maryland Science Center.

Class of 2019: Tiny start, big finish for Maimone twins at Mercy High, Loyola Blakefield

July 3, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Connor and Kayleigh Maimone’s connection to Mercy High, which includes an Eagle Scout project and a graduation, began with their 2001 baptism there.

Baltimore Archdiocese spelling bee has middle-schoolers abuzz

May 9, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The competition brought 38 middle school-age students from across the archdiocese – all winners of separate spelling bees at their respective schools – to Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Ellicott City.

Foundation continues Pacione’s spirit

March 12, 2019
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry, Youth Programs

The Pacione Foundation carries on the legacy of Mark Pacione, an innovator in ministering to young members of the Catholic Church who headed the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Division of Youth and Young Adult ministry from the mid-1980s until 2009,

Add art to Advent preparation

December 6, 2018
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News

If you’re looking for an artful way to prioritize Christ this Advent season, visit the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.

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