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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.

La evangelización en el corazón del plan ‘Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera’

May 28, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: En Español

A medida que surgen nuevas parroquias en el marco de ‘Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera’, el plan de revitalización de la iglesia católica en el área metropolitana de Baltimore, recientemente presentado, los líderes de la arquidiócesis animan a las nuevas comunidades religiosas a adoptar un enfoque de la evangelización que emule el espíritu de la era apostólica.

Evangelization at heart of Seek the City to Come plan

May 22, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come

As new parishes emerge from the recently unveiled Seek the City to Come plan for revitalizing the Catholic Church in the Baltimore metropolitan area, archdiocesan leaders are encouraging the newly forming faith communities to embrace an approach to evangelization that emulates the spirit of the apostolic age.

More than a ‘cracker’

May 8, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature

As one of my own daughters prepares to receive her first Communion this spring, my wife and I try to explain that in the Eucharist we encounter the God of the universe. Just as food feeds and nourishes our bodies, the Eucharist feeds and nourishes our souls. It gives us the strength to resist sin and to be Christ’s presence in the world.

Little Sisters of the Poor honored with “Fishers of Men” award

May 7, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Journalism, Local News, News

“They revere the sacredness of human life,” Archbishop Lori told more than 200 people who gathered April 27 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., for Guadalupe Radio Network’s benefit dinner that honored the Little Sisters of the Poor with its “Fishers of Men” award.

Nearly 1,000 parishioners weigh in on Baltimore parish reconfiguration proposal at final listening session

May 1, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come

“This is difficult,” the bishop said. “It’s heart-wrenching. But we’re at a pivotal moment in the city church. We need to do this. We need to do this because our church membership is getting older and we’re not replacing ourselves.”

Impassioned voices heard at Seek the City listening session

April 26, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come

A steady stream of people was still flowing into Archbishop Curley High School more than 20 minutes after an April 25 listening session on the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Seek the City to Come parish reconfiguration proposal officially started.

New café at Baltimore Basilica designed to encounter the poor

April 17, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice

Father Brendan Fitzgerald is convinced it’s just as important to evangelize people experiencing homelessness as it is any other person.

Dolientes se reúnen en iglesia de Highlandtown para recordar a trabajador de la construcción fallecido

April 14, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: En Español

En su homilía en la misa funeraria de Cabrera el padre Walker reflexionó sobre el hecho de que los obreros de la construcción perdieran la vida durante la Semana Santa, un tiempo en el que los cristianos recuerdan el triunfo de Cristo sobre la muerte.

Mourners gather at Highlandtown church to remember fallen construction worker

April 14, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News

In his homily at the Cabrera funeral Mass, Father Walker reflected on the fact that the construction workers lost their lives during Holy Week, a time when Christians recall Christ’s triumph over death.

Knights of Columbus donates $100,000 to Key Bridge Relief Fund, donations continue to be received

April 12, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News

The Knights of Columbus has pledged to donate $100,000 to the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Relief Fund that is dedicated to helping those affected by the Baltimore bridge’s collapse.

Catholic Dating and Relationship Conference set for April 13

April 9, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News

Catholic singles looking to learn more on how to navigate their dating journey so they can pick the best possible spouse are invited to a first-of-its-kind Dating and Relationship Conference set for April 13 at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park.

Católicos responden al llamado de ayuda de emergencia después de colapso de puente, donando $50.000

April 3, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
OSV News
Filed Under: En Español

24 horas después de que el arzobispo William E. Lori pidiera a los católicos de la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore que apoyaran los fondos gemelos de ayuda de emergencia para los afectados por el derrumbe del puente Francis Scott Key, se recaudaron casi 50.000 dólares en donaciones online.

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