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.

Key to Key: Gephardt portrays author of Star-Spangled Banner

September 10, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Local News, News

For an audience to believe Alan Gephardt is Francis Scott Key, Gephardt has to believe it.

‘Cookie’ Harris remembered as passionate advocate for life

August 29, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Respect Life

Sylvia “Cookie” Harris, one of the leading pro-life advocates in Maryland and a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph in Cockeysville, died suddenly Aug. 28, a few days before what would have been her 58th birthday.

‘Wake-up call’ : Sellinger takes up new role as chancellor of schools

August 14, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools

James B. Sellinger says a heart attack while working as an IBM executive was his “wake-up call.”

Beauty beneath the grime: Basilica’s Stations of the Cross undergo restoration

July 31, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Arts & Culture, Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Parishes

Gently wielding a thin bamboo skewer tipped with a bit of rolled cotton, Nancy R. Pollak gingerly dabbed the painting of Jesus.

Leap of Faith: St. Clare dance camp nurtures body and soul

July 11, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Video

”St. Clare’s summer girls’ dance camp, which ran June 23-27, attracted 24 participants ages 5 to 12 this year. The popular event was designed not only to teach girls ballet, jazz and modern dance techniques, but to strengthen faith.

Son of Mount Carmel remembered as natural leader

June 21, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized

Looking back at Bishop Rozanski’s years at Mount Carmel, Ball and others who knew the future bishop said there were early signs that he was something special.

Bishop Rozanski’s parents nurtured his faith

June 20, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski, Local News, News

Alfred and Jean Rozanski, parents of Bishop Rozanski, say their son always wanted to be a parish priest.

Amen: Dying doing what you love

June 17, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary

In attempting his 20th crossing June 8, my cousin began having problems about a mile into the swim. Rescuers could not revive him, and he died at age 58. He leaves behind a wife of 31 years.

In streets of Little Italy, St. Leo parishioners remember Christ’s sacrifice

April 18, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Local News, News

For parishioners of St. Leo, the annual Good Friday commemoration was meant to bear witness to Christ’s crucifixion and death.

Babe Ruth’s diamond

February 12, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary

One hundred years ago on St. Valentine’s Day, George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr. began his meteoric rise in professional baseball when he signed a contract with the minor league Baltimore Orioles.

Little Sisters of the Poor stand firm against mandate

January 13, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Local News, News, Religious Freedom

The sisters object to having to provide contraceptives, sterilizations and abortifacient drugs within their employee health insurance coverage.

Renovated St. Agnes Hospital chapel sparkles

January 2, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News

The chapel will be renamed in honor of Cardinal William H. Keeler, honorary chairman of the hospital’s Beacon of Hope capital campaign that helped raise $21 million toward the hospital’s $25 goal.