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.
After final vows, hermits lead lives of prayer November 14, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News Hermits lead an intense prayer life.
Christopher Gaul, former managing editor of the Catholic Review, dies at 72 October 18, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Journalism, Local News, News, Obituaries Gaul, 72, died Oct. 18, after a nearly yearlong battle with cancer. He worked at the Catholic Review beginning as a writer in 1995 before becoming associate and then managing editor. He had also produced and hosted Catholic News Radio and Catholic Review TV.
‘I have connections in heaven’ August 30, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary Mercy Sister Lois Mueller was a bundle of energy when I first met her at The Villa retirement home in Baltimore three years ago. I was visiting for a story I was writing about how retired nuns kept in shape by playing bowling and other Nintendo Wii video games donated by students of St. Joseph School in Cockeysville.
‘Premier Dog’: Archbishop Lori’s pet ready for life in the big city August 25, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News Noble may be in store for a higher profile in the Archdiocese of Baltimore – the nation’s first diocese and the “Premier See.” The dog accompanied Archbishop Lori to Baltimore and will be living with the archbishop at his Charles Street residence.
Pilgrims walk 100 miles for religious freedom August 7, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Religious Freedom, Video Organized by Father John “Jack” Lombardi, administrator of St. Peter, Hancock, and St. Patrick, Little Orleans, the trek was designed to call attention to a new federal health care mandate requiring all employers to provide insurance coverage for abortion-inducing drugs, sterilizations and contraceptives.
Monsignor Nalepa, longtime pastor, dies at 70 August 6, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Monsignor Damien Nalepa, pastor of St. Gregory the Great in West Baltimore for 30 years and a much-respected proponent of inner-city ministry, social justice and non-violence, died suddenly at St. Gregory Aug. 4 at age 70.
Blind Mount Carmel student overcomes big challenges June 7, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News, Schools, Sports “I feel like I have to overcompensate by being the best I can in anything and everything I try,” said Dulany, his hand thumping a table for emphasis during an interview at his high school. “If I had a nickel for every time I was frustrated, I’d be rich. I didn’t give up. I never give up.”
Archbishop Lori becomes 16th Archbishop of Baltimore May 16, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Local News, News More than 2,000 packed the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland for Archbishop William E. Lori’s installation May 16.
Archbishop Lori embraces tradition at vespers service May 15, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News Hundreds filled the Baltimore basilica for a vespers service that welcomed Baltimore’s 16th archbishop.
Father Edwin Foley, pioneering Redemptorist, dies at 91 May 3, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Redemptorist Father Edwin G. Foley, whose pastoral ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore included work at Our Lady of Fatima in Baltimore, St. Mary in Annapolis and Sacred Heart of Jesus in Highlandtown, was remembered as a gentle scholar who had an ability to relate to people.
