Father Casimir Peterson, known for detective work and ministry to mentally ill, dies December 7, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Casimir M. Peterson, a priest who attracted international attention for using detective skills in uncovering a long-forgotten Marian crown of jewels, died Dec. 4.
Amen: Transform young hearts into places of prayer November 29, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Marriage & Family Life Praying with young children doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are moments throughout the day that can be turned into opportunities to teach little ones about God.
Third cousins continue family tradition of religious life November 23, 2016By Kyle Taylor Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Local News, News Oblate Sister of Providence Rita Michelle Proctor and Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Gwynette Proctor both heard God calling, albeit at different times of their lives.
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s pastorate plan gathers feedback November 23, 2016By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Evangelization, Local News, News, Parishes, Pastoral Planning A committee will meet in early December to consider feedback on the proposed planning process.
Amen: Amid change, same message November 17, 2016By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary Through all of this change, the message of the church remains the same: Jesus Christ – yesterday, today and forever, as St. John Paul II reminded us.
St. Otto, pray for us (and my hyper-spastic Pomeranian puppy) October 24, 2016By Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall As some of you may know from the recent article in the Catholic Review about priests and their pet dogs (“Four-Legged and Faithful”), I am now the proud and happy owner of a new puppy. He’s a fluffy black Pomeranian named Otto. He’s about 3 months old now, and standing
Why having two horrible presidential candidates presents a golden opportunity for Catholics October 7, 2016By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Fertile Soil After the first presidential debate, it was clear we have two of the worst candidates for president imaginable. We would be hard pressed to find individuals more unpopular than Clinton and Trump, and as the election quickly approaches, we are left wondering: what happened? Yet, this election could be a
Benefit for Catholic education raises spirits, $800,000 September 27, 2016By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Giving, Local News, News, Schools The more than $800,000 expected to be raised by the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual gala for education will support 160 scholarships and more.
Celebrating a dozen years of marriage September 25, 2016By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Twelve years ago I stood in the narthex of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, wearing my white gown, impatient and excited for the day—and this new chapter of life—to begin.My father was there, and my bridesmaids—sisters and friends—along with a lovely flower girl and a handsome little ring bearer.
Monsignor Murphy, longtime Walkersville pastor, ready for active retirement September 19, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Retirement Whether it was building a new church or a stronger sense of Christian community, Monsignor Murphy poured himself into his ministry. Now, 43 years after his ordination, the 69-year-old Baltimore native has begun a retirement that keeps him as active as ever.
When I am not enough September 19, 2016By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church “We are to become vessels of God’s compassionate love for others,” St. Clare of Assisi said.
NDP grad shines with swim gold at Rio Paralympics September 9, 2016By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Sports A parishioner of St. Joseph in Cockeysville and 2013 graduate of Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, Meyers earned her first gold medal in the Paralympics with a world record in the S13 100-meter butterfly.
