St. Francis of Assisi teacher Lori Hicks is ‘little pencil in the hand of God’ September 2, 2025By Sharon Crews Hare Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Lori Hicks, who was recently named Elementary School Teacher of the Year by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, quoted St. Teresa of Kolkata in explaining her first-grade teaching position at St. Francis of Assisi School in Baltimore.
Archbishop Hebda prays for community’s peace, fortitude, consolation after school shooting August 28, 2025By Joe Ruff OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, Schools, World News Hugs and tears preceded a service the evening of Aug. 27 to mourn and pray for those killed and injured after a shooting earlier in the day at a Minneapolis Catholic elementary school.
Football coaches eager to make a difference in new roles at Baltimore-area Catholic schools August 28, 2025By Gerry Jackson Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Calvert Hall’s Tyler Ward is among coaches at four area Catholic high schools who will be trying to get their new teams to the highest level. In addition to Tyler Ward, Richard Holzer will take over at Loyola Blakefield in Towson; Rich Stichel Jr. at Archbishop Curley High School in Northeast Baltimore; and Josh Ward (not related to Tyler Ward) at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Essex.
Pope sends his condolences after ‘terrible tragedy’ of school shooting August 27, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, Schools, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV sent his “heartfelt condolences and the assurance of spiritual closeness” to all those affected by the “terrible tragedy” of a shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis that left two children dead and 17 people injured.
Nation reels as Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis leaves 2 dead, 17 injured August 27, 2025By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, Schools, World News A deadly mass shooting took place the morning of Aug. 27 at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis shortly after the start of the school day during an all-school Mass at the adjacent Annunciation Catholic Church.
Archdiocese of Baltimore schools celebrate first day of school August 26, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Cheers and applause filled the parking lot of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School on the first day of school as students were dropped off and greeted by staff and the school’s mascots, cougars Max and Cocoa, Aug. 25.
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Catholic schools convocation celebrates teachers August 26, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools School Sister of Notre Dame Patricia McCarron spent her first official day as superintendent of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Catholic schools celebrating with the teachers she oversees.
What do these seniors most look forward to in their final year of high school? August 22, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Catholic Review invited incoming seniors at high schools in the region to submit essays on what they’re most looking forward to in their final year of high school. Below are some of those reflections.
The homework debate: Is it time to re-think after-school work? August 19, 2025By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Summer break for students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore may end Aug. 25 when they return to classes, but not so discussions about how much homework they should be assigned. Some educators and parents contend that traditional homework is outdated or even detrimental while others argue that it is essential.
Sister Patricia McCarron, new schools superintendent, talks about what inspired her to become an educator August 18, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Schools After serving for 20 years as head of school at Notre Dame Preparatory in Towson, Sister Patricia now takes the reins of the Department of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore as superintendent.
How to grow in faith for back-to-school July 30, 2025By Laura Kelly Fanucci OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Schools Just as Jesus breathed on his disciples and gave them the gift of the Holy Spirit — as you kiss or hug your kids when they head off to school or daycare — the Holy Spirit remains with you, to inspire your daily labors.
New law will help families access America’s Catholic schools July 30, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Schools The groundbreaking new law deserves accolades for its recognition of the rights of parents, but there are significant questions about how it will be implemented at the federal and state levels
