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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.

Baltimore Catholic League has two alums taken in first round of NBA draft

November 19, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

Jalen Smith of Mount St. Joseph High School and Immanuel Quickley of The John Carroll School were selected in the first round of the NBA draft.

‘Like a ministry to me’: Catholic Charities leader first layperson to receive Valenzano Award

November 9, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized

At Catholic Charities, Maryland’s largest provider of social services, O’Donnell spent six years as a senior administrator; eight as director of its Community Services Division; and the last six as assistant director and chief administration officer.

West-side pastor from Kenya casting first ballot for US president

November 2, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, 2020 Election, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

More than 150 million Americans are expected to cast ballots this year. Father Isaac Makovo will be among those voting in a presidential election for the first time.

Names and Numbers: Education honors at Loyola U, Spalding High

October 30, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News, Schools

This edition of Names and Numbers highlights special honors Catholic schools.

Knocking on Vatican door, ‘Heaven in Baltimore’ and honky-tonk heroes

October 21, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Blog, Commentary

Paul McMullen has a special connection to country singer Dale Watson, who plays himself in the new movie, “Yellow Rose.”

O’Dwyer Higher: Adaptations to times, enduring truths at retreat house

October 14, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry, Youth Programs

Situated on more than 18 acres along York Road, the retreat house is host to more than 5,000 guests a year. It can accommodate 101 overnight guests and a 100,000-gallon pool, but most vitally, a Catholic chapel and numerous other spaces for prayer and reflection.

Teacher of the Year keeps bringing the beat to Slade students

October 1, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized

Karin Abbott’s creativity, passion and resourcefulness come in handy as she faces a series of educational challenges unique to our time.

In an irregular Preakness week, halting progress in Park Heights

September 28, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

St. Ambrose in Park Heights will mark 30 years under the guidance of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars Oct. 3, the same day as an unusual Preakness Stakes.

Several K-8, high schools in Baltimore Archdiocese experience enrollment increase

September 24, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Several Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are experiencing an enrollment boom during the coronavirus pandemic.

Severna Park school sustains Catholic identity through pandemic

September 16, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Father Arnold and Casey Buckstaff, principal of St. John the Evangelist School, foster an environment that earned the school honors for its Catholic identity from the National Catholic Educational Association last spring.

The Little Sisters of the Poor “Nun Run,”

Pandemic forcing Baltimore fundraisers to go virtual, drive-though

September 4, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News

Religious orders, institutions, parishes and schools are making creative adjustments to fundraisers in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

A fifth-grader at Holy Angels Catholic School connects with classmates virtually

Catholic schools in Baltimore Archdiocese reopen with ‘vigilant’ approach

August 31, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

With social distancing, masks and other precautions in place, teachers welcomed children in person for the first time since March 14.

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