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.
Sister Barbara D’Auria, I.H.M., dies at 86 February 8, 2019By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Barbara D’Auria (formerly known as Sister M. Darius) was a former teacher at St. Rita School in Dundalk.
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.
Sister Bernardus Dwyer, I.H.M., dies at 93 January 31, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered for Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary M. Bernardus Dwyer Jan. 31 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She died Jan. 27 at age 93.
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.
Special Olympian ‘a light that shines’ at Gambrills school January 29, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools Gogue is in her 15th year as a valued member of the Incarnation community, where she works in the after-school program and volunteers as a classroom helper.
