Archbishop O’Brien ordains father to priesthood June 17, 2010By 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, 2010By 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, 2010By 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.
Vatican-supported stem-cell research at University of Maryland Medical School holds ‘great promise’ May 6, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life Dr. Alessio Fasano, a UM professor of pediatrics, medicine and physiology and director of the Mucosal Biology Research Center, told The Catholic Review he hopes the consortium research will lead to real treatments for gastrointestinal conditions such as celiac disease and ulcerative colitis.
Pikesville gynecologist stops giving out birth control May 6, 2010By 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, 2010By 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, 2010By 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, 2010By 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, 2010By 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, 2010By 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, 2010By 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, 2010By 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.
