Archbishop Lori welcomes students to ‘wonderful school year’ September 1, 2026By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video Teachers and staff members across the Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomed students to the start of a new school year Aug. 31 with smiles, hugs and words of encouragement. At Immaculate Conception School (ICS) in Towson, Archbishop Williiam E. Lori and Chancellor of Education Gregory Farno also joined in the activities, shaking hands and giving fist bumps to students as they arrived.
Biscuit goes to school September 1, 2026By Aline Behar Kado Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Since arriving at St. Mary’s three years ago, Biscuit has become far more than some sort of school mascot. The emotional support dog, which school leaders believe to be the first permanent animal of her kind at a school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is woven into daily life at the pre-K-to-12 campus, helping ease stress, boost morale and provide comfort to students, teachers and parents alike.
As public schools bring back cursive, it never left the Catholic schools August 31, 2026By Aline Behar Kado Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools As the Baltimore County public school system moves to reinstate cursive instruction in elementary classrooms, Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Baltimore have been teaching it all along.
Catholic End-of-Life Conference coming to Clarksville August 31, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, News, Respect Life A Catholic conference designed to help families navigate some of the most difficult decisions surrounding the end of life is coming to Clarksville. “In Joyful Hope: A Catholic End-of-Life Conference” will take place Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Louis in Clarksville.
Minds opened to the world August 31, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools When Bernard Mambo, a French teacher at St. John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown, travels with high school students abroad, he carries his “big book” with him at all times. Filled with medical records, dietary concerns, notarized permission slips and other details about everyone on the trip, the book – really a large binder – helps him know exactly what to do should a situation arise, he said.
Radio Interview: Get on board the Mercy Train August 31, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of CR Radio, Rita Buettner speaks with Tom Tirpak and talks about the impact he hopes his new book will have on others. Tom also shares a powerful story of a miracle his mother recalled experiencing during the canonization of St. Faustina – a beloved family patron and the saint who awakened a love for the Divine Mercy among Catholics worldwide.
A call to serve leads Juliana D’Alessandro to teacher of the year honor August 30, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools After six years of teaching at St. Mark School in Catonsville, Juliana D’Alessandro has found her niche: upper elementary-age students – specifically fourth-grade students.
Award-winning teacher finds joy in students’ growth August 29, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Jennifer Robertson always wanted to be a kindergarten teacher. An elementary education major with a concentration in mathematics from New York, Robertson soon discovered that wasn’t the path God wanted for her.
Catholic school educators gather for the 2026 Convocation, celebrating faith, community, and year ahead August 28, 2026By Jenna Mattern Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video Dressed in matching school T-shirts, custom spiritwear, and colorful merchandise, a mosaic of educators, faculty and administrators attended the 2026 Catholic School Convocation at the Church of Nativity in Timonium.
Faith, creativity and connection drive teacher of the year Catherine Kauffmann August 28, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Some of Catherine Kauffmann’s favorite things to do are working with texts and writing. As a high school English teacher at Maryvale Preparatory School in Lutherville, Kauffmann is able to do both.
New retreat center in Washington, D.C., ‘inspired’ by St. John Paul II August 27, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News The feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa made for a fitting day for the blessing and dedication of a new retreat center affiliated with the St. John Paul II National Shrine.
Blue Masses will recognize responders August 27, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Blue Mass, which recognizes and honors the work of police officers, first responders and firefighters from around the state, will be celebrated at three parishes.
