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.
Charles Osgood fondly recalls Catholic Baltimore August 29, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, The Narthex “Only Sister Serena could have judged your morals and grammar at the same time,” Mr. Osgood recalled.
Former dentist finds new joy as Carmelite nun July 21, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Blog, The Narthex, Vocations It was on her 30th birthday when Celia Ashton first stepped inside the monastery of the Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore.A successful dentist who had long harbored thoughts of becoming a religious sister, Celia had been invited to attend Mass at the monastery by some of her patients who happened to be Religious
Mount St. Mary’s seminarian is believed dead after saving woman’s life July 11, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A seminarian from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg is believed to have drowned after saving the life of a woman who fell into the Arkansas River July 9.
NDP graduate has world view June 30, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News A broken ankle helped lead Miya Dubler down a path that could take her around the world.
Father Rubeling’s priestly ordination is a family affair June 27, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori ordained Father Michael Rubeling as the newest priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore June 25.
