Catholic school cell phones policies aim to boost focus, well-being, real connection September 17, 2025By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Baltimore are increasingly limiting cell phone use in an effort to strengthen learning and relationships between students and teachers.
Choosing civility: Schools promote kindness, peace and understanding September 11, 2025By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools A growing movement in archdiocesan-area Catholic schools is bucking that trend. A standout example is Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Baynesville, where students embraced the “Holy Moments” program launched by Dynamic Catholic as a pilot in the 2023-24 school year.
Hunt Valley parishioner recalls her former student – a future pope July 14, 2025By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vatican Teachers often reflect on standout students – the brilliant minds, the star athletes, the unforgettable personalities. But very few can say one of their former students became pope.
With support of loving community, Baltimore cemetery is revitalized June 28, 2025By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News In recent decades, St. Vincent Cemetery in Baltimore was often synonymous with neglect, overgrowth and desecration. No more.
Called to foster: Families welcome children with love May 6, 2025By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Respect Life Becoming foster parents for children in need was basically a no-brainer for Kevin and Rachel Okun.
Blue Peak Center helps children with autism thrive December 3, 2024By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News At the Blue Peak Center for Applied Behavior Analysis, the aim is more than just working to modify the behavior of young children with autism. It is also to help them and their families thrive and learn to cope with the world around them.
Young Fallston parishioner uses prodigious media talents to serve Catholics November 11, 2024By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, social media, Young Adult Ministry To Tucker DeVack, social media is more than a tool for amassing a following of numerous “friends,” followers and “likes.” He uses his media skills – which are many – to help young people know they are not alone and that God loves them.
Catholic doctor sings praises of skin cancer protection May 9, 2024By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News Every summer, we race to beaches and pools, lakes and mountains to take advantage of longer days and the warmth of the sun. But with that increased outdoor activity comes the question: What’s the best way to protect our skin from skin cancer?
Baltimore seminarians at Rome seminary see church’s universality December 13, 2023By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations For seminarians attending the Pontifical North American College in Rome, the spiritual and secular collide whether they’re dodging Vespas and taxis en route to class or stopping off for a quick espresso and fellowship with their classmates.
Maryland woman makes final vows as Franciscan sister August 20, 2023By Susan McInerney Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations In a day filled with grace and community, family and friends and after 10 years of discernment – one as a postulant, two as a novice, and six under temporary vows – Sister Philomena Clare made her final profession June 10 as a member of the Franciscans Sisters, Third Order Regular, of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother.
Say ‘yes’ to the right wedding dress April 17, 2023By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News When it comes to buying the perfect wedding dress, it’s not all buttons and bows.
Always striving: Astronaut urges young people not to shy away from opportunities March 7, 2023By Susan McInerney Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Mercy High School graduate Ashley Kowalski, project leader for international partnerships at The Aerospace Corporation in Los Angeles, has made a career of accepting challenges.