Deacon George Evans, one of the first permanent deacons in the U.S., dies at 88 February 25, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon George Evans Sr., one of the first permanent deacons ordained in the United States and the last surviving member of the first class of permanent deacons from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Feb. 18. He was 88.
Catholic Community Foundation surpasses $100 million in funds in 2022 February 25, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News After surpassing $100 million in assets in 2021, the Catholic Community Foundation has reached $120 million in investment funds in 2022.
Pioneering Baltimorean was nation’s first Black woman to receive an officer’s commission in the Air Force February 24, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Schools Ortega made history by becoming the nation’s first African American woman directly commissioned as a U.S. Air Force officer.
Five things to know about Lent February 24, 2022By Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News Father T. Austin Murphy Jr., pastor of Christ the King in Glen Burnie, answers five commonly asked questions as we prepare for the season of Lent, which begins March 2.
Comcast donates 50 laptops and $15,000 to Catholic Charities to empower careers February 23, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News Comcast Corporation has donated 50 laptops and $15,000 to Catholic Charities of Baltimore Feb. 23 to assist individuals in the Baltimore area in need of work and computer literacy.
Notre Dame Prep names soccer hall of famer Steve Powers as next athletic director February 23, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Maryland Soccer Hall of Famer Steve Powers will join Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson as athletic director in July.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Reflections of a priest February 22, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Father Michael Roach shares experiences and stories from his over 50 years of priestly ministry. Father Roach is the pastor of St. Bartholomew in Manchester, president of the board of trustees at Mount De Sales Academy in Catonsville and has taught Church history at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg for many years.
St. Ursula fifth-grader wins national poster contest February 22, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Hawk Lance, a fifth-grade student at St. Ursula School in Parkville, won a national award for the Keeping Christ in Christmas poster contest sponsored by the Catholic War Veterans.
Loyola Blakefield announces $5 million gift February 22, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Leaders of Loyola Blakefield announced Feb. 22 that Patrick and Michele Connor have committed to a $5 million gift to the Jesuit school in Towson.
Virtual town hall addresses environmental responsibility in Maryland February 17, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Environment, Feature, Local News, News The Maryland Catholic Conference hosted a virtual town hall Feb. 15 to discuss the responsibility of Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to care for creation in Maryland.
Sister Marylita Friia, S.S.N.D., former Baltimore principal, dies at 90 February 16, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries School Sister of Notre Dame Marylita Friia, a former principal of Archbishop Keough High School in Baltimore, died Feb. 11. She was 90.
Mount de Sales graduate Audrey Powers opens new paths by rocketing into space February 15, 2022By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Audrey Powers, vice president of mission and flight operations for Blue Origin, journeyed into space Oct. 13 aboard New Shepard as part of a team that included actor William Shatner.
