The three Catholic universities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have announced the speakers for their 2018 commencement ceremonies.

Before entering the halls of The John Carroll School in Bel Air, 28 in next year’s freshman class have already distinguished themselves.

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.

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.

Church of the Nativity in Timonium pastor Father Michael White created the Rebuilt brand to share the story of how he and his staff revitalized his parish.

Seán Bray, director of campus ministry at Loyola University Maryland, is well-known on campus for accompanying students on their faith journeys. A Seattle native, he draws on his experiences on immersion trips to inspire students.

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.

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.

Concerned citizens have formed a group to revitalize St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. During a Spring cleaning event, a memorial for Great Famine victims was installed.

Mary Catherine Bunting was honored for her donation of $1 million for the school’s first endowed scholarship.