Students at St. John School shoot for the stars December 14, 2021By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Fertile Soil, Schools “This truly was an amazing accomplishment, proving that with hard work, tenacity, collaboration and a little luck, we can reach stars,” said Clare Hoerl, art and STEM teacher at St John School.
Mercy High to take on Maryvale in new chapter in girls’ basketball tradition December 10, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Mercy High School in Baltimore and Maryvale Preparatory School in Lutherville announced Dec. 10 they will begin a new tradition in girls basketball Feb. 25 when the two all-girls schools compete in “The Classic.”
St. Mary’s Seminary and Calvert Hall announce major gifts November 30, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Vocations St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park and Calvert Hall College High School in Towson separately announced recently they have received donations of $1 million and $1.35 million respectively.
A dog’s purpose: Canines provide emotional, physical support November 29, 2021By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore, four-legged friends such as Carmen are on duty helping their human companions with emotional and physical assistance.
Catholic High leader marks milestone November 3, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools “Dr. Nazelrod has changed the lives of many girls,” Molly McElroy said. “She believes in them.”
Frederick County educators honored by Friends of Catholic Education October 30, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Pat Crowley and Karen Smith were presented the Father John McElroy Award from Friends of Catholic Education, Inc. at the Frederick-based organization’s recent annual dinner at Ceresville Mansion. The award is given to individuals whose actions or achievements have furthered Catholic education in Frederick County.
Tri-State’s best private school award goes to St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School October 29, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools A poll of readers of the Herald-Mail in Hagerstown voted St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School the best private school in the Tri-State region, including Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Federal, state grants available for Catholic parishes and schools October 27, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools There are numerous grants available to aid faith-based organizations in improving their security.
Sailor in Space: Mount de Sales graduate completes rocket mission October 13, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools When Audrey Powers went boldly into space Oct. 13, with Star Trek captain, William Shatner, the thoughts prayers and cheers of Mount de Sales Academy, her alma mater, went with her.
Aberdeen STEM maven who died suddenly at 52 inspired family, peers, students October 7, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Tokarski loved butterflies, and was the force of nature behind the Monarch Butterfly Garden at St. Joan of Arc School in Aberdeen, where kids learn about botany, entomology and geography.
Long game: Father Watters grows Jesuit ‘ecosystem’ to encompass pre-K to high school October 4, 2021By Paul McMullen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools “Father Bill has an amazing quality,” said Earl Linehan, a parishioner of St. Ignatius who helped launch St. Ignatius Loyola Academy and is on the Board of Trustees at Cristo Rey Jesuit. “People want to help him, because there’s never anything about him in it. There’s no ego. His people have a tough time saying no because they know he’s doing good.”
Swimming with a purpose: Curley student inspires athletes with physical challenges September 30, 2021By Todd Karpovich Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Andrew “Jake” Rusnak has turned his passion for swimming into helping others.
