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George P. Matysek Jr.

George Matysek, a member of the Catholic Review staff since 1997, is managing editor of Catholic Review Media. He oversees news coverage of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and is a host of Catholic Review Radio.

George has won more than 150 national and regional journalism and broadcasting awards from the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association, the Catholic Media Association, the Associated Church Press and National Right to Life. The Catholic Media Association named him both Editor of the Year and Podcaster of the Year in 2024. He has reported from Guyana, Guatemala, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.

A native Baltimorean, George is a graduate of Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School in Essex. He holds a bachelor's degree from Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore and a master's degree from UMBC. George, his wife and six children live in Rodgers Forge. He is a parishioner of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.

Former Baltimore mayor remembers Cardinal Keeler as ‘special human being’

March 27, 2017
By 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, 2017
By 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, 2017
By 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.

Archdiocese of Baltimore releases financial report for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

February 9, 2017
By 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.

Amen: Can Big Brother make you virtuous?

February 9, 2017
By 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.

Bishop-designate Parker touched lives in parishes

January 12, 2017
By 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, 2016
By 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, 2016
By 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, 2016
By 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, 2016
By 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, 2016
By 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, 2016
By 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

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