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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 125 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.

Baltimore priest who served in Iraq ready to become a bishop

September 2, 2010
By 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.

Father O’Malley brought people together in Emmitsburg

August 19, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized, Western Vicariate

Father O’Malley arrived in Emmitsburg at a time when St. Joseph was suffering significant divisions.

Faith sustains Merzbacher abuse survivor

August 19, 2010
By 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.

Two Emmitsburg parishioners die in accident

August 12, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Western Vicariate

Vincentian Father Vincent J. O’Malley had just preached on Sunday’s Gospel reading, warning that no one knows the hour when the Son of Man will come. Moments later, as the priest greeted people outside St. Joseph in Emmitsburg following the 10:15 a.m. liturgy, an automobile struck and killed two Mass-goers and seriously injured a third.

Archbishop O’Brien opposes Merzbacher’s release

August 5, 2010
By 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, 2010
By 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, 2010
By 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.

Catholic artist inspires with personal paintings

July 15, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Local News, News

D’Adamo hopes to share his Catholic faith and help others find a closer connection with their faith through art. His work, which includes gripping images of God, Moses and moments from the life of Christ, was featured in an art exhibit last fall at St. Ignatius in Baltimore.

St. Joseph in Taneytown creatively honors 21 pastors

June 23, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Saints

St. Joseph in Taneytown has had a host of illustrious pastors over the course of its 213-year history.

Archbishop O’Brien ordains father to priesthood

June 17, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Local News, News

As the solemn chants of hundreds of people reverberated from the stone walls, Deacon Gregory Rapisarda laid prostrate on the sanctuary floor of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland June 12. Worshippers called on saints of all generations to pray for the 62-year-old father of four just moments before Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien would ordain him to the priesthood.

Brooks Robinson, Oriole legend, buoyed by faith, family, friends

May 10, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Sports

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson is a convert to the Catholic faith who believes in the power of prayer.

Mourners at funeral celebrate life of Yeardley Love, Virginia lacrosse player; challenged to forgive

May 8, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

Hundreds of friends and family gathered at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland May 8 to celebrate the life of Yeardley Love, a senior lacrosse player at the University of Virginia and 2006 graduate of Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson.

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