Before entering the halls of The John Carroll School in Bel Air, 28 in next year’s freshman class have already distinguished themselves.
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UMBC men’s basketball coach reflects on faith at Catholic League Hall of Fame Banquet
Throughout his time in the spotlight, Odom remained unchanged and true to his values of faith, family, belief and hard work, subjects he highlighted during a May 3 keynote address at the Baltimore Catholic League Hall of Fame Banquet.
Baltimore County Catholic schools thrive in merger
Serving the communities of Overlea and Rosedale since the 1920s to 1930s, the schools were traditionally neighborhood-driven – now, St. Michael-St. Clement’s nearly 400 students hail from 35 ZIP codes.
Nun who served in Baltimore believed murdered by nephew
Sister Angela Miller, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary who served six years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is believed to have died in an April 28 fire set at her home in Scranton, Pa., by her nephew, Alan Smith.
Bank CEO, archbishop discuss needs, successes of urban education
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.
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.