St. Agnes Hospital illuminates seven-story cross October 28, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News Baltimore’s skyline has a bright new beacon of hope.
Ehrlich promises to bring change to Maryland October 28, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. thought his career in politics was finished four years ago, when he lost his bid for reelection. He senses, however, that the electorate is shifting back toward his outlook – one focused on pro-growth economic policies and a more limited role for government.
Justice Scalia urges Christians to have courage October 28, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Supreme Court “I don’t think there’s any such thing as a Catholic judge,” Scalia said in an interview. “There are good judges and bad judges. The only article in faith that plays any part in my judging is the commandment, ‘Thou Shalt Not Lie.’”
St. Vincent de Paul Parish invites all October 14, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Besides celebrating the sacraments, Father Richard T. Lawrence believes his biggest responsibility as pastor of St. Vincent de Paul in Baltimore is acting as what he calls a “talent scout.”
Center for Pregnancy Concerns celebrates three decades of service September 30, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life Before the Center for Pregnancy Concerns opened in Baltimore 30 years ago, there was no place women could go in the city for help carrying unplanned pregnancies to term.
Hermit lives out ancient vocation in Essex September 30, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations “I’m so content it’s pathetic,” she said with a booming laugh. “A hermit is with the Lord the entire time. How could you not be happy?”
Baltimore’s Bishop Spencer installed for Military Archdiocese September 16, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News WASHINGTON, D.C. – Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for U.S. Military Services ordained one of Baltimore’s own as the next auxiliary bishop of the military archdiocese during a Sept. 8 Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
Baltimore priest who served in Iraq ready to become a bishop September 2, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: 9/11, Local News, News, Western Vicariate On one of the bloodiest days of the Iraq War – April 9, 2004 – Father F. Richard Spencer became the link between this world and the next for many of the mortally wounded.
Faith sustains Merzbacher abuse survivor August 19, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News Murphy insisted her story is not one of rape and betrayal. It’s about the “awesome healing power of a gracious God,” she said.
Archbishop O’Brien opposes Merzbacher’s release August 5, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien is joining survivors of sexual abuse in opposing the possible release of John J. Merzbacher, a former teacher at Catholic Community School in South Baltimore who is serving four life terms for child rape.
Lithuanian nun with ties to Baltimore on path to sainthood August 5, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Saints A nun who walked the halls of St. Alphonsus School in Baltimore is on her way to becoming a saint.
Letters unlock doors for priest with Alzheimer’s July 29, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, Ministry, News After attempting suicide several years ago at a Cumberland penitentiary, a prisoner spent his days lying alone on the floor of his tiny cell. Staring at the ceiling and speaking few words, the man seemed lost.
