St. John Regional Catholic School stays fresh, thanks to STEM January 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate St. John Regional Catholic School didn’t rest on its laurels after being named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2009. The pre-K-8 school in Frederick County kept up-to-date with the latest advancements in STEM.
Amen: Boring in eye of beholder January 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Western Vicariate When we choose to stay in our own little world, it’s not because we are hateful or uneducated or racist. Some like the hustle, bustle and skyline. I’ll take the calm, rolling hills and serenity.
Growing legacy of faith, service at Clarksville school January 29, 2018By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video, Western Vicariate Three educators in particular underscore the combination of innovation and tradition that made St. Louis School repeat as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Furry friends encourage reading in Carroll County January 28, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate St. John School and Parish kicked off Catholic Schools Week with the help of some furry friends.
Frederick student inspires with her artwork, determination January 25, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate “Nothing has stopped this kid – she does everything.”
St. John’s Catholic Prep graduates eligible for guaranteed admission at Mount St. Mary’s University January 22, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate Graduates from St. John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown will have guaranteed seats – and scholarships – at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg.
Ellicott City parish hosts Cold Weather Shelter for Howard County’s homeless population January 11, 2018By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice, Western Vicariate St. Paul Church in Ellicott City hosted its annual Cold Weather Shelter outreach to those in need in Howard County Jan. 2-8.
Father Donaghy served as Ellicott City pastor, dean of seminary January 9, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate Father Donaghy’s time at St. Paul included considerable improvements to its worship space. Restoration of the interior of its church, which dates to 1838, was completed in 1992, the year he arrived. Father Donaghy then oversaw an expansion of the worship space, which was rededicated in 2001.
‘Saintly man’ of Cumberland dies after life of service January 5, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate “He had a very deep faith, but it wasn’t a showy kind of faith,” said Capuchin Franciscan Father Gregory Chervenak, pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains. “He was very unassuming and never, ever drew attention to himself.
Archbishop Lori presides at archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 11, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate Close to 500 people weathered a steady snowfall the evening of Dec. 9 to participate in the archdiocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. John Church.
Beloved former Cumberland and Ellicott City pastor dies at 78 December 11, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate “He was so well-loved in all the parishes he served,” said Father Michael Roach, longtime friend of Monsignor James McGovern. “I’ve never known his equal.”
Choir from St. John in Westminster heads to Carnegie Hall November 21, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate “We’re a little parish choir in Westminster, invited to perform at Carnegie Hall,” said Regina McCurdy, director of liturgical music for the largest parish in Carroll County. “This is a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity.”
