Cardinal Keeler entombed in basilica undercroft March 28, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Obituaries “There’s no more appropriate place for the cardinal to be buried than this place he truly, truly loved with all his heart,” said Father Gilbert Seitz.
Cardinal Keeler remembered: ‘There goes a prince’ March 28, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Michael White remembered Cardinal Keeler as a “tornado” of nonstop work who considered it the “highest form of asceticism” to never waste a moment.
Former Baltimore mayor remembers Cardinal Keeler as ‘special human being’ March 27, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Urban Vicariate Schmoke said the key to Cardinal Keeler’s effectiveness as a leader was his ability to listen.
‘Light of hope’: Cardinal Keeler, basilica restorer, interfaith leader, dies at 86 March 23, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Obituaries Cardinal William H. Keeler, 14th archbishop of Baltimore and international leader in Catholic-Jewish relations, died March 23.
Monsignor Armstrong, beloved rector of Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, dies at 81 March 9, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries “The church asked him to become a father to the people of God and he did that extraordinarily well,” Father Seitz said.
Amen: Can Big Brother make you virtuous? February 9, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary A government can’t make its citizens virtuous by bribing them or threatening them with punishment.
Archdiocese of Baltimore releases financial report for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 February 9, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Fiscal Services, Giving, Local News, News Coming on the heels of a fiscal year that saw a 3 percent increase in parish offertory giving and increased support for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s total operating income increased by nearly $2.2 million.
Bishop-designate Parker touched lives in parishes January 12, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Western Vicariate When Bishops-designate Adam J. Parker served as a young parish priest in Western Maryland and Halethorpe, he had a profound impact on parishioners.
Father Casimir Peterson, known for detective work and ministry to mentally ill, dies December 7, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Casimir M. Peterson, a priest who attracted international attention for using detective skills in uncovering a long-forgotten Marian crown of jewels, died Dec. 4.
Amen: Transform young hearts into places of prayer November 29, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Marriage & Family Life Praying with young children doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are moments throughout the day that can be turned into opportunities to teach little ones about God.
Monsignor Murphy, longtime Walkersville pastor, ready for active retirement September 19, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Retirement Whether it was building a new church or a stronger sense of Christian community, Monsignor Murphy poured himself into his ministry. Now, 43 years after his ordination, the 69-year-old Baltimore native has begun a retirement that keeps him as active as ever.
Amen: Jesus misses you August 30, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Baltimore Basilica, Commentary Eucharistic adoration at the Baltimore Basilica is in trouble. See what you can do to help – and grow closer to Christ.
