Childhood classmates from the United States reunite with Pope Leo March 20, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Schools, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV, who graduated from the lower school of St. Mary of the Assumption on the city’s South Side in 1969, greeted and reminisced with 10 of his 82 former classmates after the general audience in St. Peter’s Square March 18.
Lovable therapy dog brings serenity, fun to Catholic school every day, one tail wag at a time March 14, 2026By Jay Nies The Catholic Missourian Filed Under: News, Schools, World News Helias Catholic High School’s newly acquired therapy dog brings serenity and fun to every school day, one tail-wag at a time.
Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society March 9, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown has been recognized for its Catholic identity and academic excellence by The Cardinal Newman Society.
Catholic students promote support for nonpublic school students in Maryland March 6, 2026By Katie V. Jones OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Schools More than 300 students representing schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as other Catholic and nonpublic schools across Maryland gathered March 5 at Lawyer’s Mall near the State House in Annapolis, waving posters and chanting in support of educational initiatives as part of Nonpublic Schools Advocacy Day.
St. Frances connects from long range to deny Mount Carmel for BCL Tournament crown March 4, 2026By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports With some sizzling long-range shooting (14-for-30) in the 55th edition of the BCL Tournament final, top-seeded St. Frances rallied from an early five-point deficit to grab a seven-point halftime advantage on the way to a 67-55 victory.
St. Frances Academy coach praises players, Lord after remarkable football season March 4, 2026By Gary Lambrecht Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports As time ran out Dec. 10 on its home field at Baltimore’s Under Armour Stadium and St. Frances Academy finished its 37-20 rout of Corner Canyon of Utah to win the inaugural Overtime Nationals high school football title game, Panthers head coach Messay Hailermariam felt waves of joy, relief and gratitude for his players, assistants, family, school administrators and, of course, his beloved Lord.
Empty school desks on Minnesota Capitol grounds signify children lost to gun violence February 26, 2026By Joe Ruff The Catholic Spirit Filed Under: Gun Violence, News, Schools, World News They were preparing for three days of presence and legislative testimony as they seek gun safety laws. The desks represented more than 200 Minnesota children lost to gun violence since 2021, the group said.
5 Things to Know About the 2026 BCL Tournament February 25, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The 55th Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off March 1, featuring some of the best high school basketball talent in the nation. The Baltimore Catholic League Tournament is the longest-running boys postseason tournament in the state.
Sacramento Catholic school averts possible shooting at Mass, thanks to astute parent February 24, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Gun Violence, News, Schools, World News A California parish school averted a possible mass shooting, thanks to the quick intervention of an off-duty law enforcement officer and school parent who detained an armed former student.
Lt. Gov. Miller, college leaders seek student feedback on AI at St. Frances Academy forum February 20, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: AI, Feature, Local News, News, Schools St. Frances Academy in Baltimore hosted Maryland’s “AI Future: Education, Equity and the Emerging Workforce” students’ town hall event with Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and a panel of college presidents Feb. 20.
Students from L.A.-area Catholic school get surprise meeting with pope after school vandalism February 17, 2026By Mike Cisneros OSV News Filed Under: News, Schools, Vatican, World News Msgr. Figueiredo was able to arrange for the group to receive an audience with Pope Leo and to have their school be named during the ceremony.
Notre Dame Prep develops new commons area February 13, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The $10 million project will transform the 1960s-style cafeteria into a state-of-the-art commons center featuring flexible seating areas, a student cafe and a brand-new kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven.
