Students take a colorful look at St. Nicholas December 12, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Schools St. Nicholas is known as the saint of giving for his generosity. Artist Tim Murphy created this coloring page of the saintly bishop for the Catholic Review to distribute at the Merriweather Post Pavilion Symphony of Lights and to schools in the archdiocese. Here are just a few of the finished pages we received.
Calvert Hall outlasts Loyola in nail-biting 102nd Turkey Bowl November 24, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Calvert Hall edged Loyola Blakefield, 17-14, before an announced crowd of 8,529 at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium on Nov. 24 in the 102nd Turkey Bowl, the oldest Catholic School rivalry in the nation.
Calvert Hall soccer rises to national prominence November 21, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Calvert Hall put together a 21-game winning streak and finished 24-0-1 after beating John Carroll 2-1 in overtime in the MIAA A conference title game. The Cardinals also were crowned co-national champions by United Soccer Coaches with St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, N.J., which also went unbeaten.
5 Things to Know about Turkey Bowl football game between Calvert Hall and Loyola Blakefield November 21, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Here are five things to know ahead of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football clash between Baltimore-area Catholic schools Calvert Hall Cardinals and Loyola Blakefield Dons: When will the Turkey Bowl be played and how can I watch? The game is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m., at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium. It can […]
Catholic Charities celebrates the extraordinary commitment and service of high schoolers in Anne Arundel County November 17, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Schools A group of students at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn was among four service providers recognized by Catholic Charities during a Nov. 7-11 virtual celebration
Mount Carmel to benefit from renovations at Essex park November 11, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Mount Carmel officials participated Nov. 7 in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Youth Development Park at Essex’s Fields at Renaissance Park that is expected to be ready for use in fall 2023.
Catholic education needed now more than ever November 9, 2022By Guest Columnist Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Schools This week we are celebrating Discover Catholic Schools Week, which is a time to spread the word about the substantial benefits and meaningful opportunities a Catholic education can deliver for students and their families.
National pro-life essay contest opens for middle and high school students November 2, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Schools, World News Middle and high school students across the United States are invited to submit an essay sharing their thoughts on protecting the sanctity of human life for the 2022 Pro-Life Essay Contest sponsored by American Life League’s Culture of Life Studies Program.
NCEA reports quicker academic recovery from pandemic for Catholic schools November 2, 2022By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Schools, World News The National Catholic Educational Association says Catholic schools have recovered more quickly from the pandemic than their public school counterparts.
Partners in Excellence hits milestones helping city children with scholarships October 21, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appeal, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools Partners in Excellence, an archdiocesan program to provide Catholic school scholarships to Baltimore City children, smashed an Oct. 20 “PIE Giving Day” fundraising goal by more than $60,000. Supporters donated approximately $185,000, enough to provide more than 70 scholarships through the program.
Long-awaited construction project kicks off at St. Joan of Arc October 19, 2022By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools A project that’s been years in the making began to come to life Oct. 19 when Archbishop William E. Lori and other dignitaries broke ground on a $6.5 million parish life center and chapel for St. Joan of Arc Parish and School in Harford County.
16-year-old transforms parish’s dilapidated meeting room October 13, 2022By Gerry Jackson Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Scouting As part of her Eagle Scout project, Rae Smolen directed the planning and fundraising, assembled workers and guided the work to transform a dilapidated space into a comfortable meeting room that houses several of the church’s most vital outreach programs, including everything from religious education to Alcoholics Anonymous sessions.
