All in the family: Seminarians include pair of brothers August 15, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations The priesthood is all in the family for two pairs of brothers in the Baltimore archdiocese.
Bishop Gossman, first urban vicar, dies at 83 August 13, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Bishop F. Joseph Gossman, a former auxiliary bishop of Baltimore who served as the archdiocese’s first urban vicar, died Aug. 12.
This Priest Appreciation Day, thank priests who change lives May 29, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary Father Dale Picarella had just finished greeting a mob of parishioners at the end of Mass when I approached him in the sacristy with a special request. Would he visit my mother at Bayview Medical Center in East Baltimore as she was recovering from cancer surgery?
Father Breighner retires, but isn’t slowing down much April 19, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Retirement “Retirement will hopefully give me psychological permission to begin to say no to some things and do a little bit less – maybe beginning by taking a half a day a week off,” the priest said with a laugh.
Good Friday pilgrims pray for life outside Baltimore abortion clinic March 29, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life Catholics prayed the rosary outside a Planned Parenthood on March 29.
John Harbaugh connects faith, work and family March 6, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Sports Some of the best advice John Harbaugh ever received came on the day Steve Bisciotti hired him as head coach.
Pope Benedict XVI offers lesson in humility February 21, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary The goodness and humility witnessed by the future Baltimore archbishop were on display for all the world Feb. 11 when Pope Benedict XVI quietly announced in Latin that he would step down due to his advanced age and lack of stamina.
Archbishop Lori reflects on Pope Benedict’s legacy February 11, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vatican Expressing his appreciation for Pope Benedict XVI following the Feb. 11 announcement of the pope’s upcoming resignation, Archbishop William E. Lori remembered the pontiff as a loving man whose lasting legacy will be his commitment to the new evangelization.“
Harbaugh parents brace for ‘thrill of victory’ and ‘agony of defeat’ January 24, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News When the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving night in 2011 – and John Harbaugh beat younger brother, Jim, in the first-ever NFL matchup of coaching brothers, Jack Harbaugh peeked into the Ravens’ locker room after the game.
Baltimore archbishop makes house calls to help foster vocations January 10, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Entering the seminary is not irrevocable, the archbishop said. It’s part of a discernment process to discover whether God is calling them to the priesthood.
As one generation passes, social justice movement faces new challenges January 10, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Social Justice A generation of priests is retiring or passing on – a generation inspired by the reforms of the Second Vatican Council and one that seemed particularly passionate about righting wrongs through social change.
Amen: Telling questions for pregnant women January 10, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Respect Life My brother was in line at a local supermarket when he observed a young woman strike up a conversation with an apparent longtime friend. Showing off her slightly protruding belly, the younger woman announced that she was pregnant.
