Father Patrick Carrion offers blessing before Preakness May 15, 2025By Yvonne Wenger Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Father Patrick M. Carrion offered the invocation May 15 at the “Alibi Breakfast” ahead of the May 17 running of the Preakness Stakes, following in the nearly century-long tradition set by his brother priests before him in Baltimore at Pimlico Race Course.
New pope, a tennis fan, meets world’s No. 1 player May 14, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News While in Rome for the tournament May 14, the world’s highest-ranked tennis player walked into the halls of the Vatican and met with Pope Leo XIV, who proved to be a well-informed spectator of the young champion.
Pope Francis honored by his favorite soccer club San Lorenzo April 24, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: News, Remembering Pope Francis, Sports, World News Upon Pope Francis’ passing, San Lorenzo issued a poignant statement reflecting on his lifelong bond with the club: “His passion for San Lorenzo always moved us deeply, and unites us in constant prayer for his soul.”
For deacon headed to Boston Marathon, running is a healing, spiritual encounter April 18, 2025By Nikki Rajala OSV News Filed Under: deacons, News, Sports, World News When Deacon Vincent Charles is on a training run and meets a car, instead of waving a greeting, he now offers them the Sign of the Cross.
Dominique Dawes, Olympian and Catholic convert, delivers powerful message at WOW Festival Baltimore April 7, 2025By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Sports Three-time Olympian and Hall of Fame gymnast Dominique Dawes headlined the WOW – Women of the World Festival Baltimore held April 5 at the Rita Rossi Colwell Center in downtown Baltimore. Hosted for a third year by Notre Dame of Maryland University, the event highlighted the achievements of women and girls while examining the challenges confronting them.
NBA star Immanuel Quickley establishes scholarship fund at John Carroll April 3, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The standout point guard for the Toronto Raptors announced the establishment of the Quickley Family Foundation in a March 25 ceremony at his high school alma mater, The John Carroll School in Bel Air.
Eagles’ Jeremiah Trotter Jr. calls Catholic school a forge of faith, champion spirit March 22, 2025By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News After an All-American career as a linebacker at Clemson University, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is now a Super Bowl champion following his hometown Philadelphia Eagles’ decisive 40-22 romp over the Kansas City Chiefs Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Mount St. Mary’s captures ‘First Four’ glory as March Madness gets underway for Catholic schools March 20, 2025By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Sports March Madness has arrived, and tiny Mount St. Mary’s University is right in the thick of one of the grandest sports spectacles.
Gambling on sports is now everywhere, but should Catholics support it? March 19, 2025By Jason Adkins OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Sports Sports gambling seems to be everywhere, especially when watching or listening to sports — both collegiate and professional. In fact, during March Madness season, nearly 68 million Americans are expected to wager over $15 billion on the NCAA basketball tournament.
Television Review: ‘Celtics City’ March 7, 2025By Garan Santicola Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, Sports In 2024, the Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship. In the wake of that record-breaking achievement, HBO has produced “Celtics City,” a nine-hour documentary series that provides an exhaustive deep dive into the storied history of the franchise.
Mount Carmel caps historic basketball season with first BCL Tournament title March 4, 2025By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which had recently earned its first Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference crown and proceeded to rise into what Cougars coach Tony Martin called “rare air” by beating the Gaels, 53-38, to sweep the MIAA and BCLT championships.
5 Things to know about Baltimore Catholic League basketball tournament February 24, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The 54th Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off Feb. 27, featuring some of the best high school basketball talent in the nation.
