Rico De Silva

Originally from Panama City, Panama, Ricardo "Rico" De Silva holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Radford University in Radford, Va.

Prior to coming to the Catholic Review as a bilingual staff writer in December 2017, Rico worked as the Hispanic communications reporter for the Catholic News Herald, the newspaper for the Diocese of Charlotte, NC., from September 2013 until May 2017.

Prior to his post with the Catholic News Herald, Rico ran his own Spanish interpreting company in the Charlotte area, as well as working as a freelance writer for a local Charlotte weekly newspaper.

Growing legacy of faith, service at Clarksville school

January 29, 2018
By Rico De Silva
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video, Western Vicariate

Three educators in particular underscore the combination of innovation and tradition that made St. Louis School repeat as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

Ellicott City parish hosts Cold Weather Shelter for Howard County’s homeless population

January 11, 2018
By Rico De Silva
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice, Western Vicariate

St. Paul Church in Ellicott City hosted its annual Cold Weather Shelter outreach to those in need in Howard County Jan. 2-8.

A saintly bishop and like a second father

January 3, 2018
By Rico De Silva
Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary

My father passed away back in 1988, when I was 24. As I looked back in my interactions with Bishop Curlin, I now realize that he was, in many ways, like a second father to me.

Young adult’s vibrant faith makes an impact at Cockeysville parish

December 28, 2017
By Rico De Silva
Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Faces of Faith, Hispanic Ministry, Local News

“I’ve heard that some young people here call her ‘Mama.’ This gives me great joy to have someone in our parish with such great impact on young adults,” Father Osorio said.

Archbishop Lori provides invocation for Helping Up Mission improvements

December 20, 2017
By Rico De Silva
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

According to Mike Rallo, director of spiritual life for the Helping Up Mission, a faith-based institution with an approach that seeks to help the whole person, it houses more than 400 men.

St. Andrew by the Bay welcomes ‘Homeless Jesus’ statue for Christmas

December 16, 2017
By Rico De Silva
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News

A lightweight, resin replica of the statue, which was created by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, has traveled around the Archdiocese of Baltimore since February.

Jack of all trades brings joy to OLV students

December 14, 2017
By Rico De Silva
Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video

Jack Pundt’s personal train set collection has become an Advent tradition at Our Lady of Victory School, putting students in the Christmas spirit.

Archbishop Lori presides at archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 11, 2017
By Rico De Silva
Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate

Close to 500 people weathered a steady snowfall the evening of Dec. 9 to participate in the archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. John Church.