Radio Interview: A conversation with the Baltimore Ravens’ team chaplain January 6, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Sports Rev. Johnny Shelton talks with Mark Viviano about his unique role as a chaplain and life coach for a National Football League team, sharing his faith journey and his responsibilities as a spiritual mentor in the ultra-competitive world of professional sports.
Saints, Pelicans owner honored for service ’empowering the most vulnerable’ December 18, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Social Justice, Sports, World News The owner of two New Orleans professional sports teams has been recognized by the Catholic Near East Welfare Association for her “unwavering commitment to her Catholic faith,” as well as “her outstanding contributions to the promotion of human dignity.”
Senior QB guides Loyola Blakefield past Calvert Hall in the 104th Turkey Bowl November 28, 2024By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Brad Seiss and Loyola Blakefield’s passing game were on target against archrival Calvert Hall in the first half of the 104th edition of the Turkey Bowl at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium on Thanksgiving morning in front of 7,128 fans and a local television audience.
5 Things to Know about Turkey Bowl November 21, 2024By 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
Faith, school and parish support are source of strength for Olympic champion swimmer November 21, 2024By Mark Zimmermann OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News The most decorated U.S. female Olympian in history, Ledecky paid a visit Oct. 22 to her high school alma mater, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, to show students her medals and to talk about her Olympic experiences.
NDP student tackles expansive role as manager for Loyola Blakefield football team November 18, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Campbell Diffendall, an 18-year-old senior at the all-girls Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, is serving as a manager for the varsity football team at Loyola Blakefield.
Dutch church leaders react with shock to antisemitic violence in Amsterdam November 12, 2024By Luuk van den Einden OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Sports, World News The Dutch bishops’ conference and Amsterdam’s St. Nicholas Parish reacted with horror to the violence against Israeli soccer supporters in the city Nov. 7.
Archbishop Gomez, Cardinal Dolan make friendly World Series wager to benefit Catholic schools October 27, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News The stakes for winning the World Series just got even more interesting — and beneficial for Catholic students — after Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez and New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced a friendly wager.
Dikembe Mutombo, beloved NBA superstar with Georgetown University roots, dies at 58 October 3, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Obituaries, Sports, World News A beloved NBA superstar who got his start on the Georgetown University courts died Sept. 30. Dikembe Mutombo, class of 1991, passed away at age 58 from brain cancer.
Mountain-climbing monks enjoy views, brews and Mass on Pacific Northwest peaks October 2, 2024By SueAnn Howell OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News In a summer of firsts, mountain-climbing Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey took to the heights — their locally brewed beer tucked in backpacks — ascending renowned peaks in the Pacific Northwest during the season’s brief window of opportunity.
In spirit of giving back to community, Maryland Olympian visits Catholic center for moms, children September 20, 2024By Catherine Buckler OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Olympics, Sports, World News Thea LaFond-Gadson took home the gold in the women’s triple jump during the Paris Olympics this past summer. LaFond-Gadson, who was born in Dominica, made history by winning the Caribbean island nation’s first Olympic medal.
Widows of Catholic NHL star, brother testify to faith, love and new life at joint funeral September 12, 2024By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Uncategorized, World News At the funeral Mass of deceased brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Sept. 9 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, however, it was their wives who emulated the aforementioned attributes as they took turns giving words of remembrance for their fallen husbands.
