Daniel Zawodny

Daniel Zawodny is an independent journalist and filmmaker from Baltimore. He works full-time at the Esperanza Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, accompanying and assisting immigrants living in the Baltimore area. A proud graduate of Loyola Blakefield, Boston College, and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Daniel is currently studying for his master's degree in journalism at American University in Washington, D.C.

Coro de Cockeysville graba un tributo musical al bendito Santo

May 13, 2021
By Daniel Zawodny
Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español

La carta apostólica del Papa Francisco y el anuncio del Año de San José inspiró a Alvarado Flores, quien quería componer una canción para venerar el santo para quien él tiene una admiración especial.

Cockeysville choir records musical tribute to ‘blessed’ namesake saint

May 13, 2021
By Daniel Zawodny
Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Video, Year of St. Joseph

Pope Francis’ apostolic letter and announcement of the Year of St. Joseph inspired Alvarado Flores, who wanted to create a song to venerate a saint for whom he holds special admiration.

Fe y misión compartida juntan pareja joven

December 7, 2020
By Daniel Zawodny
Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español, Hispanic Ministry

Ana Martínez y Fredy Duran se conocieron y se enamoraron mientras servían en el ministerio de jóvenes y adultos jóvenes en la Iglesia Católica Romana de San José en Cockeysville.

Faith, shared mission bring couple together

December 7, 2020
By Daniel Zawodny
Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, It's about love, Local News, News

Ana Martinez and Fredy Duran met and fell in love while serving in youth and young adult ministry at Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Cockeysville.

El Archidiócesis de Baltimore celebra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana

September 19, 2020
By Daniel Zawodny
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español, Hispanic Ministry

Según los datos más recientes de la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos, 10.4 por ciento de personas en Maryland se identifican con origen hispano o latino.

Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 17, 2020
By Daniel Zawodny
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News

September ushers in waves of celebrations across much of Latin America as nine countries within the hemisphere celebrate their independence.

Highlandtown acoge a ‘Padre Bruce’

September 1, 2020
By Daniel Zawodny
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, En Español, News

Obispo Lewandowski fue nombrado pastor de la parrochia en Highlandtown, un campus que incluye la Escuela Borders, en diciembre de 2016.

Highlandtown cheers as ‘Padre Bruce’ becomes Bishop Lewandowski

September 1, 2020
By Daniel Zawodny
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Feature, Local News, News

Sagrado Corazón de Jesús parishioners laud Bishop Bruce Lewandowski as a unifying influence in one of the most diverse parishes within the archdiocese.

From a distance, young adult missioners continue support of Haiti

July 21, 2020
By Daniel Zawodny
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, Missions, News

After hearing how the coronavirus pandemic has affected communities across Haiti, young parishioners from the Archdiocese of Baltimore rallied their former mission group for a fundraiser.

Delfina Haydee Pereda Echeverria, leader in archdiocesan Hispanic council, dies at 99

July 10, 2020
By Daniel Zawodny
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Obituaries

“She’s one of those people who gave her life to help the Hispanic community,” said Dr. Ivan Garcia, who worked alongside Pereda on the Hispanic Pastoral Council and served as its president.

Delfina Haydee Pereda Echeverria, un líder del consejo Hispano de la arquidiócesis, fallece a los 99 años

July 10, 2020
By Daniel Zawodny
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español, Hispanic Ministry, Obituaries

“Ella es una de aquellas personas quien dio su vida para ayudar a la comunidad Hispana,” dijo Dr. Iván García, quien trabajó junto con Pereda en el Consejo Pastoral Hispano y sirvió como presidente.

Woodlawn parish becomes food hub

July 7, 2020
By Daniel Zawodny
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

While COVID-19 forced churches to cancel public liturgies, Contreras’ parish of 12 years seems to have strengthened its community connections.