Archbishop dedicates Pope John Paul II prayer garden October 30, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News Seeing himself cast in bronze alongside Pope John Paul II in a new downtown statue brought back a flood of memories for Justin Farinelli.
Baltimore woman professes final vows October 19, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Sister Maria del Fiat Miola was studying abroad in Italy during her junior year at Columbia University when she encountered a group of women at St. Peter’s Square who would change her life.
Marianist brother works to change attitudes on the death penalty October 14, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life A passionate death penalty abolitionist who corresponds with a former death row inmate and who regularly carries signs protesting the death penalty in front of Baltimore’s Supermax prison, Brother Frank believes attitudes can only be changed if people recognize the dignity of every human life.
Mega Millions winner sponsors Villa Regina Academy reunion September 25, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations The Sept. 19-21 reunion, sponsored by Mega Millions winner Bernadette Gietka, was the first time many of the graduates had seen each other in decades, and brought back memories of their long-closed school.
Bishop Malooly installed as 9th bishop of Wilmington September 11, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News In his 38 years of priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Bishop W. Francis Malooly earned a reputation as a man of good humor, deep commitment to his faith, genuine humility and a pastoral sensitivity to others. All those qualities were on display at St. Elizabeth Church in Wilmington, Del., Sept. 8, when Baltimore’s former western vicar was installed as the 9th bishop of Wilmington.
Archbishop O’Brien dedicates new church in Libertytown September 8, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News When Monsignor John Dietzenbach pushed open the doors of the new St. Peter the Apostle Church in Libertytown during a Sept. 7 dedication liturgy, more than 900 parishioners looked on in stunned silence.
Pilgrims unlock treasure at Seton House August 8, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News Standing on the sidewalk outside a small, three-story house on Paca Street, Father John Kemper, S.S., raised one hand and dangled a long, old-fashioned key that looked like it could unlock a treasure chest.
Cultivating religious vocations among altar servers June 19, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized, Vocations, Western Vicariate Designed by Father Leo Patalinghug, a former associate pastor of St. John who now serves as director of pastoral field education at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, the MC program is meant to help boys grow in faith and leadership. It is geared in a special way to encourage religious vocations.
Father Brooksbank dies at 35 May 29, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Kevin W. Brooksbank, a 35-year-old associate pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died May 25 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson after battling a viral infection and kidney failure.
Baltimore’s new Catholic fire chief focuses on safety, increased diversity May 22, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News The future fire chief said he fell in love with the Catholic Church, attracted by the richness of the liturgy and the solid structure of the church. There was a sense of authenticity he longed for, he said.
Bishop Malooly confirms nine deaf teens May 22, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News Without uttering a word, nine teens from Central Maryland conveyed their love for their church using signs and gestures during a first-ever archdiocesan confirmation liturgy for the deaf community May 13.
Holy Communion offers spiritual strength to the sick May 15, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News “Holy Communion makes you feel better that you have received Jesus,” he explained. “I’m so glad I’m able to receive it. It gives me strength.”
