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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.

Local Catholics help bring scarce clean water to thirsty around world

July 9, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Works of Mercy

Lack of clean water is a matter of life and death in the developing world, and to those experiencing homelessness. From Baltimore to India, fortunately, someone is doing something about it.

Class of 2020 known for adapting to ever-changing landscape

July 2, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

As most graduates will attest, the Class of 2020 will be known for its adaptability during a coronavirus pandemic.

IND alumnae have plenty of memories to cherish

June 30, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

From freshmen being paired with a “big sister” in the junior class to “The Big Game,” the Institute of Notre Dame established dozens of traditions during its 173 years as a Baltimore landmark.

Kirk Gaddy, black Catholic educator and father figure to many, dies suddenly at 55

June 24, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools, Uncategorized

A lifelong parishioner of Historic St. Francis Xavier in Baltimore and major influence in the education of black youths from pre-K to college, Gaddy was in his second stint on the staff at St. Frances Academy, where he had been in the class of 1983. 

Pandemic means Class of 2020 priests have to wait a little longer to celebrate Mass

June 18, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Local News, News, Vocations

The ordination of new priests has been delayed in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

In challenging time, priests lean on their own loss as they bury the dead

June 12, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Works of Mercy

Sensitive pastoral care from priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, coupled with the support of funeral homes and cemeteries, has comforted many families during the coronavirus pandemic

Oblates see Providence at work in building of Mother Mary Lange Catholic School

June 9, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

“Every time I go by it,” Sister Rita Michelle said of the construction site, “I proclaim, ‘God is good.’ It’s a miracle, another way God has provided to us.

Archbishop Lori offers invocation at ‘Protest with a Purpose’

June 8, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice

The archbishop prayed for the Holy Spirit to consume racism and the conditions that led to the deaths of Floyd, Gray, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and others around the nation.

IND students attempt to move on

June 6, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Local News, News

They’re mourning the loss of a beloved institution, and searching for a new place to study and work – all while practicing remote learning because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Feast of Pentecost marks return of public worship in Baltimore Archdiocese

June 1, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News

Churches in Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford and Washington counties opened liturgies to the public, albeit at one-third capacity, per Archdiocese of Baltimore guidelines.

Mount de Sales Academy readies performing arts center

May 12, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The arts center is part of the capital campaign’s Phase III. It will cost approximately $10 million.

Response grows to those out of work, on front lines during crisis

May 10, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Works of Mercy

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken lives and strained healthcare workers. It has shuttered businesses, putting more in a hand-to-mouth existence and further burdening food banks and soup kitchens. Fortunately, many are doing something to stem those needs.

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