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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.

Zaferes intends to kick home strong in Olympic triathlon

August 9, 2016
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

When Zaferes, 27, competes in the women’s triathlon Aug. 20, she’ll represent not just the United States, but a large extended family in Carroll County, one that includes an absent cousin.

Phelps’ maturation includes faith

August 8, 2016
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Blog

Having been blessed to cover his Olympic debut in Sydney, Australia, in 2000, and report on his unprecedented eight medals at the 2004 Games in Athens, Greece, I am more than a casual observer of the athletic marvel that is Michael Phelps.It was gratifying to see Phelps swim as well

Father Rose, Baltimore native, remembered as ‘great man,’ priest

July 26, 2016
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries

A priest for 60 years, Father Rose is remembered for his bravery, compassion, intellect and service.

All the world a stage for ‘Big Steve’

June 29, 2016
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools

Steven Alford took advantage of every chance he had to perform during his four years at Mount St. Joseph High School.

Amen: Peaceful road warrior

June 14, 2016
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

What makes Tim Rubeling – and his younger sisters and their big brothers – walk?

On its 125th anniversary, Curtis Bay parish extends another ‘hug’

April 6, 2016
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Local News, News

The April 3 Mass included the distribution of custom lapel pins to all and archdiocesan Medals of Honor.

Essex parish celebrates renovated worship space

March 28, 2016
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

St. Clare renovated its worship space with hands-on help from parishioners.

Coffee & Doughnuts with Ray Kelly

March 23, 2016
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Local News, News

Ray Kelly is the Director of Community Relations for the No Boundaries Coalition and a member of the pastoral council at St. Peter Claver.

The running pastor: Monsignor Hilgartner evangelizes on the road, too

January 5, 2016
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Local News, News

Fit in around morning Mass, prayer is often woven into the solitude of Father Hilgartner’s four-mile runs.

For Feet for Francis pilgrims, angels around every bend

September 23, 2015
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

Halfway to Pope Francis and the Mass he will celebrate in Philadelphia Sept. 27, in a pilgrimage sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore and Catholic Review Media, we have encountered one blessing after another.

Callum researched, shared story of Maryland black Catholics

July 29, 2015
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Local News, News, Obituaries

St. Francis Xavier Church in East Baltimore bade farewell July 28 to the scholar who made its rich history come alive.

In Drew Forrester, Philadelphia pilgrims in good hands

July 18, 2015
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

Now Forrester is entrusted with getting hundreds from the Archdiocese of Baltimore to Philadelphia Sept. 27, for the only public Mass Pope Francis will celebrate on his first visit to the U.S.

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