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.
Mercy honors ‘pioneer’ in medical technology April 2, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News Mercy Sister Paula Marie Phelan always began the first day of class as director of Mercy Medical Center’s School of Medical Technology with an admonition: If students wanted to make it through the session they would have to work hard – very hard.
Taneytown parish embraces Catholic legacy March 26, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Saints, Western Vicariate When Maryland Catholics faced religious persecution in the early 1700s, Taneytown was an area where many found refuge.
Father Martin, ‘ultimate miracle worker,’ laid to rest March 14, 2009By 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, 2009By 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, 2009By 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, 2009By 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.
