Baltimore sculptor honors Brooksie October 26, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, The Narthex Before the new statue of Baltimore’s beloved Brooks Robinson was unveiled last weekend beneath a blast of black, orange and white confetti outside Oriole Park, the bronze behemoth rested in a foundry in Pietrasanta, Italy. Standing right next to the likeness of the Hall of Fame third baseman was a replica of Michelangelo’s David. Joseph Sheppard, the Baltimore sculptor who crafted the Robinson statue, […]
Deacon James Mann honored as ‘Man for All Seasons’ at Red Mass October 20, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien helped usher in the start of a new judicial year Oct. 13 by celebrating a “Red Mass” at St. Thomas More in Baltimore.
Little Flower fosters unity October 6, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News “There’s always been a closeness here,” said Father Orchik, who has led the parish for nearly two decades, “but that’s even more so today. Though it has grown smaller, it has become even more closely united.”
Archbishop Hannan, 98, laid foundation for Baltimore CYO, counseled Kennedy October 6, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Retired Archbishop Philip M. Hannan of New Orleans, a World War II paratroop chaplain, counselor to President John F. Kennedy, and staunch defender of civil rights and the unborn who began his ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Sept. 29 at age 98.
Surviving members of Baltimore historic first class of deacons reflect on ministry September 29, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Local News, News As Deacons Evans and Derouaux celebrate the 40th anniversary of ordained life, the only two surviving deacons from their historic class believe the permanent diaconate has become a vital ministry in the church. They see it as a blessing.
Millersville parishioner elected national president of Holy Name Society September 29, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News At its height, the Holy Name Society boasted more than 40,000 members in 135 parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. More than a half century later, there are now about 500 members in 18 parishes.
Tridentine Mass in Hagerstown speaks to ‘majesty of the church’ September 19, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Divine Worship, Local News, News HAGERSTOWN – A 13-year-old girl with pink hair, black fingernails, a shiny silver belt and a hip-hop cap sat two pews in front of an elderly woman with a black veil over her head during a special Tridentine Mass celebrated Sept. 11 at St. Mary in Hagerstown.
St. Leo parishioner leads American Speech-Language-Hearing Association September 15, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News When Dr. Paul Rao taught for a year at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Washington four decades ago, he struggled to understand one of his students. The girl was born with a cleft palate, and had difficulty forming her words.
Baltimore priest brought prayer to Ground Zero after attack September 8, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News Father Leo Patalinghug was all set to make a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, beginning Sept. 13, 2001, when the terrorist attacks of two days earlier abruptly ended his plans. International flights were canceled as the world fixed its attention on New York and Washington.
A glimpse into Archbishop O’Brien’s playful side August 29, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Blog, The Narthex The archbishop has a well-earned reputation as a serious-minded and devoted leader who gives everything he has in service of a Church he loves. Yet, there’s another side to him – a playful side that endears him those who know him.
‘Chicago’ rock musician brings St. Alphonsus’s music to life August 25, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News Putting Ray Herrmann on stage is like uncorking a bottle of champagne.
All together now: ‘I love my cross, I love my beads’ August 16, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, The Narthex Published in 1925, the yellowed and crumbling “Manual of Select Catholic Hymns and Devotions” had been tucked away on a dusty choir-loft shelf alongside stacks of old, unused sheet music. The hymnal’s binding had been broken long ago – a sign of frequent use in a parish that was once among the largest and most […]