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George P. Matysek Jr.

Father Martin, ‘ultimate miracle worker,’ laid to rest

March 14, 2009
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

“He reminded them that the life of every human being was no mistake,” Father Carey said. “God had wonderful plans for each of them.”

Catholics turn out for confession and reconciliation

March 12, 2009
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Divine Worship, Local News, News

Mike Mandella opened the doors to the mostly darkened church and immediately looked in the direction of pools of bright light that spilled onto the floor from the two open reconciliation rooms.

Daniel Medinger reflects on 24 years at The Catholic Review

February 19, 2009
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Journalism, Local News, News

As associate publisher/editor of The Catholic Review for 24 years, Mr. Medinger transformed a once-struggling newspaper into one of the most honored publications in the Catholic press.

Walters displays illuminated Scriptures

February 19, 2009
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Local News, News

Its transparent wings beating in a flutter of motion, the locust almost seems ready to jump from the calf-skin parchment on which it is painted. Resting on a delicately arching green leaf, the insect is a physical reminder of a passage in the sacred text that fills the page.

Friend or foe: Barbie turns 50

February 12, 2009
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

Concerned that the famous blonde is a bad role model who promotes a materialistic lifestyle and unnatural body image, many think parents should box Barbie and put her back on the shelf.

87-year-old parishioner gives back

February 5, 2009
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

“I was always very mission-minded,” said Mrs. Chesnavage, a former president of her parish’s sodality who has taken courses in auto mechanics and cooking. “I felt like God needed me. He gave me 12 healthy children, so I felt like I have to give something back.”

MCC raises grave concerns about Gov. O’Malley’s budget

January 29, 2009
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Local News, News

A day after Gov. Martin J. O’Malley released his Jan. 20 budget in Annapolis, leaders of the Maryland Catholic Conference expressed grave concerns about how it could hurt the poor, children in nonpublic schools and the unborn.

Author recovers story of first American-Indian religious order

December 18, 2008
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Books, Local News, News

When 12-year-old Thomas Foley opened a shoebox in his Aunt Mame’s closet more than 65 years ago, he unwittingly uncovered the building blocks for a remarkable story of faith, courage and determination.

Girl depicted in statue says Polish pope changed her life

December 11, 2008
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Local News, News

As Melissa Brent crept closer to the 7-foot, 850-pound bronze statue, not even a steady late-November rain could dampen her joy.

Pioneering Josephite priest dies

December 11, 2008
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

Father Robert “Rocky” Kearns, a pioneering Josephite priest, pastor and superior general who was active in the social justice movement, died in an Alabama hospital Dec. 6 from complications of cancer. He was 72.

In Ellicott City, children gather for adoration

November 26, 2008
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

“It looks like bread, but it really is Jesus,” explained Father Erik Arnold, pastor of the Ellicott City parish, reminding the young onlookers that Christ is truly present in body, blood, soul and divinity through the Blessed Sacrament.

Father Peach to become Carmelite hermit

November 20, 2008
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations

Father Patrick Peach is turning in his black clerics and white collar for a brown tunic.

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