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Matthew Liptak

Matthew Liptak is an independent journalist from Severn with stories published at many news outlets including the Catholic Review, Reuters, Readers Digest and the Bay Weekly. Most recently he has worked as a staff writer for Citizen Soldier Magazine, the official magazine of the U.S. Army National Guard. Matt is also an advocate for the environment. He organizes "Friends of Severn Run Environmental Area" on Facebook.

Archbishop Lori leads eucharistic procession to Annapolis Planned Parenthood

October 13, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life

“I’m convinced that whenever we’re in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, blessings flow,” Archbishop Lori said.

Praying with their feet: Rosary Congress kicks off with walking pilgrimage

October 4, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News

Praying the rosary while walking up Charles Street from the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland to the Baltimore Basilica downtown, a group of 30 pilgrims set a brisk pace on their more than 4.5-mile journey between the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s co-cathedrals.

Former East Baltimore Redemptorist pastor dies at 85

October 1, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Redemptorist Father Richard Poetzel, a former pastor of his home parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Highlandtown and Our Lady of Fatima in Baltimore, died Sept. 24 at the St. John Neumann community at Stella Maris in Timonium.

Preparedness, communication merit high marks for Catholic Charities’ nursing home

July 26, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors

St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center received one of its highest approval ratings from clients during the year of the pandemic, according to an annual survey by the Maryland Health Care Commission.

In Baltimore, Father Kim helped create America’s first official Korean parish

July 13, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Urban Vicariate

Father Kim, 74, retired July 1 and celebrated his last Mass at Holy Korean Martyrs on the Fourth of July weekend, when he formally said goodbye to the congregation of about 400 families where he had been the only pastor.

Baltimore Archdiocese’s Irvington parish offers serene setting for COVID-19 vaccination clinic

May 29, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

More than one recipient found comfort while waiting for a COVID-19 vaccination May 28, thanks to the grace-filled setting of St. Joseph’s Passionist Monastery Church in Baltimore’s Irvington community.

Confirmation for Davidsonville parish has faithful seeing double – and triple

May 18, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News

Four sets of twins and one set of triplets were among those confirmed in a church filled with several hundred parishioners, family and friends.

Maryland Knights of Columbus, Cross Catholic Outreach team up to pack 40,000 meals

April 14, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News

Catholics from across the region came together in northeast Baltimore County April 10 to prepare food for tens of thousands of children and their families in need. More than 100 volunteers jumped into production lines to package 40,000 meals.

Beauty Resurrected: St. Leo the Great puts murals in new, improved light

April 1, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

St. Leo the Great in Little Italy is unsure when it will again be able to host one of its traditional street festivals. When it does, however, visitors will be able take in the majestic imagery of the “Glorification of the Canonization of St. Leo the Great” and adjacent murals that have been restored in its apse.

Catonsville, Owings Mills rally around 40 Days for Life campaign

March 8, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life

“We could always use more (people),” said Frazier, who prays outside the clinic once a week, throughout the year. “Still, I feel like we got a lot of participation. We had a baby saved in December and in January. We need to be here.”

From Annapolis to Bel Air and elsewhere, satellite observances add to spirit of virtual March for Life

January 29, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life

From Annapolis to Bel Air and points west in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the annual March for Life Jan. 29 was observed, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Artisans, St. Philip Neri parishioners step up for $1.5 million church renovation

January 14, 2021
By Matthew Liptak
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News

“I think this is an effort to put God back in first place, “ said Father Michael DeAscanis, pastor of St. Philip Neri

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