Catholic education leaders applaud proposed rules on tax credit October 5, 2026By Gina Christian Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, World News Catholic education leaders are applauding proposed regulations for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, which incentivizes private contributions to K-12 scholarships benefiting students in public, charter or private schools, including religious.
PIE students show impact of giving October 2, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools The breakfast, sponsored annually by PIE to support Catholic students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, invites local business leaders to network, hear about the impact on students and schools, and – the organizers hope – contribute to the cause.
USCCB files brief in support of Catholic preschools in clash with Colorado over ‘universal’ program September 28, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, World News The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a challenge from Catholic preschools regarding their ability to participate in Colorado’s universal preschool program.
Culture of Life Studies Program’s 2026 pro-life essay contest now open through Nov. 7 September 25, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools The Culture of Life Studies Program is hosting its annual pro-life essay contest, open to students in grades 5-12, through Nov. 7.
Loyola University Maryland announces new and expanded financial aid initiatives for eligible students of fall 2027 September 17, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized Loyola University Maryland is expanding its financial aid offerings for incoming students, guaranteeing at least $40,000 annually for eligible Catholic high school graduates and full tuition coverage for qualifying Maryland students with significant financial need.
Archbishop Spalding wrestler breaks barriers as she eyes the Olympics September 16, 2026By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Olympics, Schools, Sports Although Taina Fernandez looks forward to her senior year at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, she also has major plans following graduation. An elite athlete and the first girl to claim a wrestling title against boys in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association – arguably the most challenging prep league in the state – Fernandez has her sights set on a berth in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
IND Alumnae Association establishes scholarship endowments at Mercy, Mount de Sales September 15, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Institute of Notre Dame Alumnae Association has established endowed scholarship funds at Mercy High School in Baltimore and Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, providing a combined $50,000 investment to support incoming students with family ties to the former Institute of Notre Dame.
Mount St. Joseph inducts 12 alumni into Athletic Hall of Fame September 15, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, Mount St. Joseph High School in Irvington inducted 12 distinguished alumni into its Athletic Hall of Fame Sept. 11.
Radio Interview: Faith, community and a new school year September 14, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Schools Christopher Gunty talks with Gregory Farno, chancellor for education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and School Sister of Notre Dame Patricia McCarron, superintendent of Catholic Education, about the start of the school year, what makes Catholic schools distinctive and how they support students academically, spiritually and socially.
21 receive papal honors September 14, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools A sense of joy filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sept. 12. As family and friends applauded and cheered, Archbishop William E. Lori, himself smiling brightly, bestowed honors from Pope Leo XIV to 21 members of the laity, clergy and religious of the Archdiocese of Baltimore during solemn lauds (morning prayer).
Betty Contino, a giant in empowering Baltimore’s Catholic school students, dies at 81 September 8, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Betty Contino, a diminutive-yet-larger-than-life presence in Baltimore education and longtime chairwoman and chief executive officer of the Women’s Education Alliance (WEA), died Aug. 31 at 81. Through WEA, she helped thousands of students attend Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, while also supporting teachers, school leaders and the broader needs of the schools she served.
A great teacher and a welcome manifesto September 2, 2026By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Schools, The Catholic Difference Reluctant as I am to fiddle with the U.S. Constitution, I’m willing to consider an amendment banning any elementary school from opening before Labor Day.
