The head of one of the largest retail banking companies in the world sat down with Baltimore’s archbishop for a wide-ranging discussion on urban education April 26 at the Center Club in downtown Baltimore.
Schools
Southwest Baltimore girls excel in school with help of sponsors
Mary Catherine Bunting was honored for her donation of $1 million for the school’s first endowed scholarship.
Loyola Blakefield closes April 30 for law enforcement investigation
Loyola Blakefield in Towson closed April 30 to allow local law enforcement “to assess the source and validity of threatening posts on social media,” according to an April 30 statement from the Jesuit school.
Western Maryland Distinctive Scholars excel
Jin is one of 12 students participating in Bishop Walsh School’s international program, Sinamericademy, which welcomes students from China to live on campus.
St. Frances Academy removes Cosby name from building
St. Frances Academy in Baltimore has removed the name of its community center that honored a donation made by comedian and actor Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille.
Glyndon student wins with essay
“As Americans,” Karolina wrote in her essay, “we are proud of our freedoms, we are admired for our freedoms, and we are hated for our freedoms.”
Names & Numbers: Catholics help build church, serve pregnant women and more
Among the highlights of this month’s edition of Names & Numbers is a fundraising drive by Ellicott City parishioners who are helping to build a church in Vietnam.
60 scholars honored at archdiocesan convocation
Top-performing seniors from each Catholic high school within the Archdiocese of Baltimore were honored for academic achievement at the 26th annual Distinctive Scholars Convocation April 10.
Budgets benefitting Catholic schools increased
The funds will help to provide additional safety measures, capital improvements and scholarship assistance for students from low-income households or who have special needs.
Baltimore Catholic school students join peers in march against gun violence
The formal program opened at noon with the choir from Cardinal Shehan School in Baltimore backing Andra Day and Common on “Rise Up.”
Poll shows increased support for BOOST funding
A poll released March 13 showed a support for an increase in funding for the State of Maryland’s Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Scholarship Program.
Schools, parishes focus on prevention, detection to keep safe
Schools and parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are evaluating emergency plans and best practices.