All the world a stage for ‘Big Steve’ June 29, 2016By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools Steven Alford took advantage of every chance he had to perform during his four years at Mount St. Joseph High School.
Visitation Academy to close June 30 June 20, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools Visitation Academy, a storied Catholic school in Frederick that has operated since 1846, will close June 30.
Gala celebrates education, $140 million in capital campaign September 29, 2014By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Giving, Local News, News, Schools Archbishop William E. Lori announced that the capital campaign, “Embracing Our Mission, Shaping Our Future,” raised $140 million.
‘Wake-up call’ : Sellinger takes up new role as chancellor of schools August 14, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools James B. Sellinger says a heart attack while working as an IBM executive was his “wake-up call.”
Blind Mount Carmel student overcomes big challenges June 7, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News, Schools, Sports “I feel like I have to overcompensate by being the best I can in anything and everything I try,” said Dulany, his hand thumping a table for emphasis during an interview at his high school. “If I had a nickel for every time I was frustrated, I’d be rich. I didn’t give up. I never give up.”
Cardinal O’Brien reflects on joys and challenges of his Baltimore years February 23, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Vocations Cardinal O’Brien leaves an indelible mark on his adopted home – reconfiguring the school system, starting a parish-planning process, speaking out strongly in defense of life and new immigrants, supporting traditional marriage and naming key leaders to archdiocesan posts.
Dr. Valenti surprised with high honor March 19, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools School Sister of Notre Dame Irene Pryle faked out Dr. Ronald J. Valenti in the best way possible at the 19th annual Teachers’ Awards Banquet, held March 18 at Martin’s West in Woodlawn.
Mercy’s president of 31 years has much to celebrate May 8, 2008By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools She has been the president and principal of Baltimore’s Mercy High School for 31 years, and may have held such a position longer than anyone else in Catholic secondary education. But, Sister Carol Wheeler, R.S.M., somehow retains the creative energy, freshness and vision she had when she came to the newly opened Mercy as a teacher in 1961 and when she became principal in 1977.
Dr. Valenti sees benefits for proposed grant April 25, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools One day after attending an April 24 White House summit on preventing faith-based schools from closing in the inner-city, Dr. Ronald J. Valenti, Baltimore superintendent of Catholic schools, welcomed a renewed proposal from President George W. Bush to establish a “Pell Grant for Kids.”
Seton Keough principal honored with an award April 5, 2007By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools “I was glad to be at a Catholic school where Christ was at the center,” he said. “The students were incredibly resilient. It was really clear that their faith in Christ was the foundation for everything.”
Gov. O’Malley speaks to Catholic educators at mansion February 8, 2007By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools ANNAPOLIS – Standing inside the governor’s mansion he has occupied for less than three weeks, Gov. Martin J. O’Malley told a group of Catholic educators he never would have pursued a career in public service were it not for his own Catholic education. Glancing at some 30 Catholic schoolteachers and administrators, including Sister Columbkill O’Connor, […]
Launching a dream: Maryland’s youngest hot air balloon pilot sees beauty from above December 4, 2003By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools Ever since Matt passed his flight test and became Maryland’s youngest hot air balloon pilot on August 24, the nascent aviator has been on cloud nine. Floating on the winds is all he’s wanted to do since he took his first ride at age 6 when his father put him in a hot air balloon at the annual Preakness celebration.