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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 150 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.

Pikesville gynecologist stops giving out birth control

May 6, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Local News, News, Respect Life

Dispensing birth control had been a regular part of Dr. Mary Ann Sorra’s gynecological practice for eight years. Not anymore.

Archdiocese of Baltimore eliminates 30 positions at Catholic Center

May 6, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced April 30 that it is eliminating 30 positions at the Catholic Center, its administrative headquarters in downtown Baltimore. Five additional vacant positions will not be filled.

At funeral, Archbishop Borders is celebrated as a faith-filled leader

April 24, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Local News, News

In a funeral liturgy that celebrated his quiet optimism and selfless leadership, Archbishop William D. Borders was laid to rest April 23 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.

‘As good and as holy a priest as there ever was’

April 22, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, The Narthex

The people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will miss you, Archbishop Borders. We thank you for the gift of your priesthood and the gift of your leadership. May we learn to live by the motto that governed your life – that we will listen that we may serve.

Young women explore religious life, meet Archbishop O’Brien

April 22, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Local News, News

HARWOOD – Ever since the 6th grade, Andrea Norwood has been thinking about becoming a religious sister. There’s something appealing about dedicating one’s life to God and service, she said.

Archbishop Borders, champion of collegiality and social justice, dies at 96

April 19, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

Renowned for his commitment to collegiality, social justice and a pastoral approach to leadership, Archbishop Borders led the archdiocese from 1974 to 1989, when he retired.

Celebrating Divine Mercy: Catholics come together at Holy Rosary

April 15, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

“For me, it’s the most important day of the year,” said Gietka, a Holy Rosary parishioner who gave up skybox tickets at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to attend the liturgy. “I feel lighter. It makes you feel so happy.”

Hancock parish turns 175

April 10, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Western Vicariate

The past and the future came together in a big way at St. Peter in Hancock April 25 when more than 300 parishioners crowded into the tiny brick church to celebrate their parish’s 175th anniversary.

Father of Marine killed in Iraq fights bigoted church group

April 8, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Religious Freedom

“I find it insulting,” he said. “I find it insulting for all the men and women who are over there fighting wars, for the ones who came back, for our veterans, for the parents who have buried their children, for wives – it’s an insult that anyone would hide behind a freedom that so many people in this country have died for.”

Archbishop O’Brien sues to overturn pregnancy center law

April 1, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is suing Baltimore City to overturn a controversial new law that requires the city’s pro-life pregnancy centers to post signs saying they do not provide abortion or birth-control.

‘Jesus loves chili dogs’: Stoops family reaches out to city’s homeless

March 25, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore

The palpable love for the Stoopses runs deep among the guests – many of whom have turned to the weekly meal for years, and, in some cases, a decade or more. It goes beyond just having a meal. The Stoopses have sparked hope and, for many, a profound new life.

Dr. Valenti surprised with high honor

March 19, 2010
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools

School Sister of Notre Dame Irene Pryle faked out Dr. Ronald J. Valenti in the best way possible at the 19th annual Teachers’ Awards Banquet, held March 18 at Martin’s West in Woodlawn.

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