Generosity overflows at St. Louis, Clarksville July 9, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Western Vicariate “There’s a wonderful spirit of cooperation and a great sense of ownership at St. Louis,” Monsignor Luca said. “We’ve been very blessed, and our parishioners have been a blessing to others.”
Religious vocations flourish in Clarksville June 25, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations “I really believe there are vocations in every parish,” Monsignor Luca said. “It’s a matter of cooperating with God’s call and being encouraging.”
Sulpician formation guides future priests June 25, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations What makes St. Mary’s different from other seminaries is its Sulpician approach to preparing men for the priesthood, according to Sulpician Father Thomas Hurst, president-rector.
Seminarians face challenges in academics and pastoral work June 19, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Halfway through his first year at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park, Christopher de Leon looked spent.
Taneytown pastor celebrates 50 years as a priest June 19, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Monsignor Martin E. Feild’s priesthood has been all about involving more people in the life of the church. Inspired by the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, the Catonsville native committed himself to inspiring others to be active participants at Mass and in the wider faith community.
Baltimore’s Deacon Rapisarda and other widowers among 2010 ordinands June 18, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News WASHINGTON – A former NASA engineer, a PlayStation video game developer and widowed deacons are among the 440 men in the ordination class of 2010.
Seminarians embark on journey to the priesthood June 11, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations When Hamilton Okeke stepped into his room at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park for the first time, the enormity of what he was doing seemed to hit him in the gut. He was alone, literally and figuratively, as he was about to hand his life over to God. No one in his inner circle supported his desire to become a priest.
Vocations summit held in Libertytown May 21, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations It’s no accident that St. Peter the Apostle in Libertytown has five men in formation to become archdiocesan priests and one woman preparing to take her vows as a Daughter of St. Paul.
Archdiocese investigates possible Seelos miracle May 19, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Saints One week after she began the novena at her parish, Heibel’s cancer disappeared. Gone were tumors in both lungs, her liver, back and sternum. When Dr. Michael Gibson, her doctor at Hopkins, called with the news, Heibel couldn’t believe it.
Pietro Canzi, St. Dominic parishioner, prays for brother’s canonization May 7, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Saints, Vatican, World News “He was a good, good boy,” said Mr. Canzi, pausing to compose himself as his eyes moistened and his voice cracked. “I know he was a saint. I know his day will come.”
‘Healthy’ spirit keeps Westernport parish going April 9, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized, Western Vicariate “Healthy” is the word Father James Hannon uses to describe the spirit at St. Peter in Westernport.
Exsultet is challenge and joy for deacons April 2, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Divine Worship, Local News, News Every Easter Vigil, deacons throughout the archdiocese face one of the most challenging yet spiritually rewarding duties of their ministry: chanting the Exsultet.
