Priests in Baltimore archdiocese indulge in World Cup passion December 1, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports The sport of soccer is front and center for Father Uju Okeahialam and other fans this month with the World Cup in the middle of its competition to crown the best team in the world.
Calvert Hall outlasts Loyola in nail-biting 102nd Turkey Bowl November 24, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Calvert Hall edged Loyola Blakefield, 17-14, before an announced crowd of 8,529 at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium on Nov. 24 in the 102nd Turkey Bowl, the oldest Catholic School rivalry in the nation.
Calvert Hall soccer rises to national prominence November 21, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Calvert Hall put together a 21-game winning streak and finished 24-0-1 after beating John Carroll 2-1 in overtime in the MIAA A conference title game. The Cardinals also were crowned co-national champions by United Soccer Coaches with St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, N.J., which also went unbeaten.
5 Things to Know about Turkey Bowl football game between Calvert Hall and Loyola Blakefield November 21, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Here are five things to know ahead of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football clash between Baltimore-area Catholic schools Calvert Hall Cardinals and Loyola Blakefield Dons: When will the Turkey Bowl be played and how can I watch? The game is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m., at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium. It can […]
Mount Carmel to benefit from renovations at Essex park November 11, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Mount Carmel officials participated Nov. 7 in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Youth Development Park at Essex’s Fields at Renaissance Park that is expected to be ready for use in fall 2023.
Buccaneers coach earns bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Mary’s University October 26, 2022By Todd Karpovich Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Sports Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles recently completed his bachelor of science degree in youth and community development through the Center for Accelerated and Adult Education at Mount St. Mary’s University.
Vatican joins International Olympic Committee’s appeal for peace October 25, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vatican, World News The challenges and threats facing humanity and the planet can be confronted effectively if all people come together in “a spirit of solidarity,” said Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, in an appeal also supported by three Vatican dicasteries.
Through ups and downs, student soccer player relies on God October 9, 2022By John Shaughnessy Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Trust in God has led Niky Quezada on the defining journey of her young life.
Pope joins sports summit in call for more inclusion, dignity for players October 2, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vatican, World News The Vatican synod hall became a stand full of cheering fans, pumping fists, clapping and shouting encouragement as instructed by Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, who led some 200 people in a group exercise.
Transition to high school football is daunting, rewarding for Catholic school players September 1, 2022By Adam Zielonka Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports As players dust off their pads, a sort of culture shock awaits many high schoolers as they climb that ladder for the first time at Baltimore area Catholic schools.
Baltimore Catholic school players in NFL at a glance September 1, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports As the NFL regular season nears its kickoff, several former Baltimore-area Catholic high school players are battling for spots on pro football rosters.
Baltimore native Babe Ruth and former Oriole Brooks Robinson among winners in balloting for Catholic baseball all-star team August 11, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Yogi Berra, Gil Hodges, Derek Jeter, Babe Ruth, Whitey Ford and Connie Mack were among the first-place winners Catholic voters chose in online balloting for an all-time Catholic baseball all-star team.
