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Paul McMullen

Paul McMullen, a resident of Austin, Texas, served as the managing editor of the Catholic Review from 2008 until his retirement in September 2021.

The author of two books, Paul has been involved in local media since age 12, when he began delivering The News American to 80 homes in his neighborhood. He began his journalism career with the Capital-Gazette Newspapers in Anne Arundel County, and spent more than 25 years as a sports writer for The Sun in Baltimore. His favorite writing assignments have included the Summer Olympics in Australia and Greece, the Archdiocese of Baltimore's response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and “Feet for Francis,” a 2015 walking pilgrimage from the Baltimore Basilica to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis.

Protect children, each and every one

April 5, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, Local News

Those who turn a blind eye to the children  who are victims of human trafficking; young refugees from Afghanistan or Syria; or the young ones among us who do not have ample food, clothing, shelter and education, contribute to their neglect.

Legacy: MLK continues to inspire in Baltimore Archdiocese

March 28, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

April 4 marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose principles of nonviolence in the pursuit of civil rights inspired Archbishop William E. Lori’s most recent pastoral letter.

HUD secretary Ben Carson tours Sarah’s House, a Catholic Charities shelter

March 26, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News

Ben Carson, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on March 23 visited Sarah’s House, a Catholic Charities of Baltimore shelter for families dealing with homelessness.

Amen: Men of Letters

March 22, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

Reading Archbishop Lori’s pastoral letter on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s principles of nonviolence prompted Paul McMullen to consider his actions – and inaction – on issues of race and discrimination.

Coach, sixth man provide local Catholic connections to UMBC’s historic basketball team 

March 20, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports

UMBC’s history-making appearance in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament included a sixth man from Archbishop Spalding High School and a coach who’s an Annapolis parishioner.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore, pro sports and the Sabbath

March 16, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Commentary, Local News, News, Our Back Pages, Sports

The era of “blue laws” restricted most business operations on Sunday. In the city, that meant Major League Baseball and National Football League games could not start before 2:05 p.m.

Archbishop Lori offers Mass for Baltimore City police at St. Casimir

March 5, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate

Mayor Catherine Pugh and Darryl De Sousa, the new city police commissioner, attended the Blue Mass with Archbishop Lori.

St. Frances Academy takes record-setting eighth BCL title, 52-50, over Mount St. Joseph

March 4, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Urban Vicariate

A 52-50 victory over Mount St. Joseph March 4 gave the Panthers their record-setting eighth BCL tournament championship, one more than the Gaels and Calvert Hall.

St. Frances Academy builds improbable athletic powerhouse

February 28, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Urban Vicariate

St. Frances Academy in Baltimore is exploring new territory in interscholastic athletics, as its boys’ basketball team hopes to follow football and girls’ basketball and finish atop area rankings.

‘Father Mac’ taught history, served as athletic chaplain at Loyola University Maryland

February 27, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries

Jesuit Father Francis G. McManamin, who taught history at Loyola University Maryland but was more visible serving as a chaplain to the Greyhounds’ athletic teams, died Feb. 24.

Archbishop Lori returns to Morgan State for Black History Month celebration

February 26, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Video

Archbishop William E. Lori returned to the campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore for a special ecumenical service during Black History Month.

Baltimore Catholic League enjoying historic season

February 19, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

The 24 boys on the McDonald’s All-American team include two from the Baltimore Catholic League.

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