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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.

All in a day’s ministry

November 24, 2018
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

By the time Father James D. Proffitt finally put his feet up Nov. 10, he’d presided at a funeral and a wedding, baptized three babies, heard confessions for an hour, presided at the Saturday vigil Mass and administered the anointing of the sick.

Maryland women’s conference keynote asks for prayer for priests

October 8, 2018
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

Nearly 300 people attended the Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference Oct. 6, held at the motherhouse of the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Arbutus.

‘Homeless Jesus’ finds a permanent haven in Baltimore parish

July 12, 2018
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

Versions of the sculpture have found homes across the globe and, now, in an urban park where people experiencing homelessness find refuge.

Graduation profile: St. Maria Goretti graduate is healthy, happy – and giving back

June 30, 2018
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Abby Theis departed St. Maria Goretti High School with top grades – and more than 300 hours of service. What’s more, she did all that after struggling through her freshman year while undergoing treatment for leukemia.

Missionary Disciples: ChristLife discovers, follows and shares Christ

June 22, 2018
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, Missionary Disciples, News

People came from 36 U.S. dioceses as well as Canada, Mexico, Ireland and Singapore to participate in the ChristLife National Training Conference at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ellicott City.

Caroline Center gives thanks for 22 years of leadership from SSND Sister Pat

March 29, 2018
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

School Sister of Notre Dame Patricia McLaughlin is stepping down after 22 years of ministry at the Caroline Center in Baltimore.

New Mount president acknowledges its history, his own at West Point

October 24, 2017
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Trainor pledged a campus where everyone will be treated with dignity and respect and an environment free of sexual assault and harassment.

Doctor to the sisters

October 7, 2017
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Local News, News

“I love him, I do,” said Sister Angela, who praised both Hennawi and his staff. “It’s a happy place, a joyful place. The first thing he said to me was, ‘What can I do for you?’ – which is a beautiful way to begin a relationship.”

Hydes school students celebrate Blue Ribbon status

September 29, 2017
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Blue Ribbon, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

“I’m honored that we were recognized because our philosophy is that all children should have an opportunity to have a Catholic education,” said Christine Blake, principal of St. John the Evangelist School in Hydes.”

Divine connection: Baltimore School of Music follows lead of St. Ignatius parishioner

August 3, 2017
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

While James Lowe’s beloved guitar sits untouched more than he’d like, he nonetheless shares his love of classical music as director of the Baltimore School of Music.

Mercy High School offers international scope

June 24, 2017
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Urban Vicariate

Christine Joy “CJ” Escobar, a native of the Philippines, and Catherine Zuzarte, a first-generation Pakistani-American, often feel torn between the lands of their parents and their American community. At Baltimore’s Mercy High School, however, they always felt at home.

Friends, newcomers alike line up to welcome new bishops to Baltimore

January 20, 2017
By Mary K. Tilghman
Filed Under: Local News, News

Bishop Adam J. Parker and Bishop Mark E. Brennan saw many familiar faces in the congregation at their episcopal ordination.

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