Guests ‘shine’ at Ellicott City special needs prom February 14, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, the prom experience was hosted by churches around the world the night of Feb. 8. A first-time host, OLPH was the only Archdiocese of Baltimore parish to participate.
Good news abounds at 22nd annual Mother Lange awards February 13, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Sponsored by the Office of Black Catholic Ministries, the event honors not just contributors to parish life in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, but Mother Lange, who helped found the Oblate Sisters in 1829.
Eucharistic prayer retreat inspires faith and provides challenge February 12, 2019By Katie Sukeena Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry More than 1,000 young people attended Mount 2000, an annual eucharistic prayer retreat held at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg.
Sykesville family carries on tradition February 9, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News When three-month-old Leah Therese Ballor was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Community in Sykesville Jan. 20, she continued a family tradition by wearing a gown that has roots with an aunt who was a Daughter of Charity who had served in China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Seniors go the distance to attend St. Maria Goretti in Hagerstown February 7, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Two senior athletes at St. Maria Goretti High School in Hagerstown exemplify the regional nature of the institution.
Catholic Review survey shows Catholic high school tuition remains more affordable than most nonpublic schools February 5, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Catholic high schools are more affordable than most of their peers, as evidenced in the Catholic Review’s annual survey of cost of attendance among non-public schools within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, which encompasses Baltimore City and nine counties.
‘Substantial evolution:’ Bishop Parker shares observations on response to abuse crisis February 4, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Bishop Parker answers questions about the archdiocesan response to the scandal of child sexual abuse in the church.
IND makes it six straight, 69-27, over Mercy in 53rd installment of ‘The Big Game’ February 2, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Video The Institute of Notre Dame’s “A” game was too much for Mercy High School.
Bishop Parker celebrates Catholic Schools Week January 31, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Bishop Adam Parker visited several Catholic schools in the Towson area as part of Catholic Schools Week celebrations.
Sharing God’s gifts: Serving others a part of schools’ ‘Catholic identity’ January 31, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic Catholic schools make service a keystone of Catholic education throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Trending up: Some schools see substantial enrollment gains January 31, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Enrollment at the 19 Catholic high schools, three middle schools and 42 K-8s in the Archdiocese of Baltimore remains stable across the board, thanks in part to the BOOST scholarship program – and innovative leadership and marketing.
Changed landscape: Girls’ athletic programs at Catholic high schools elevate their game January 30, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The annual showcase basketball game between the Institute of Notre Dame and Mercy High School serves as another reminder of how far athletics have come at Catholic girls’ high schools.
