‘Premier Dog’: Archbishop Lori’s pet ready for life in the big city August 25, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News Noble may be in store for a higher profile in the Archdiocese of Baltimore – the nation’s first diocese and the “Premier See.” The dog accompanied Archbishop Lori to Baltimore and will be living with the archbishop at his Charles Street residence.
Pilgrims walk 100 miles for religious freedom August 7, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Religious Freedom, Video Organized by Father John “Jack” Lombardi, administrator of St. Peter, Hancock, and St. Patrick, Little Orleans, the trek was designed to call attention to a new federal health care mandate requiring all employers to provide insurance coverage for abortion-inducing drugs, sterilizations and contraceptives.
Monsignor Nalepa, longtime pastor, dies at 70 August 6, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Monsignor Damien Nalepa, pastor of St. Gregory the Great in West Baltimore for 30 years and a much-respected proponent of inner-city ministry, social justice and non-violence, died suddenly at St. Gregory Aug. 4 at age 70.
Cardinal Stafford: God never disappoints July 20, 2012By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Local News, News There are now two members of the College of Cardinals with links to Baltimore in the Eternal City.
Blind Mount Carmel student overcomes big challenges June 7, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News, Schools, Sports “I feel like I have to overcompensate by being the best I can in anything and everything I try,” said Dulany, his hand thumping a table for emphasis during an interview at his high school. “If I had a nickel for every time I was frustrated, I’d be rich. I didn’t give up. I never give up.”
Archbishop Lori becomes 16th Archbishop of Baltimore May 16, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Local News, News More than 2,000 packed the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland for Archbishop William E. Lori’s installation May 16.
Archbishop Lori embraces tradition at vespers service May 15, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News Hundreds filled the Baltimore basilica for a vespers service that welcomed Baltimore’s 16th archbishop.
Father Edwin Foley, pioneering Redemptorist, dies at 91 May 3, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Redemptorist Father Edwin G. Foley, whose pastoral ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore included work at Our Lady of Fatima in Baltimore, St. Mary in Annapolis and Sacred Heart of Jesus in Highlandtown, was remembered as a gentle scholar who had an ability to relate to people.
Cardinal O’Brien reflects on joys and challenges of his Baltimore years February 23, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Vocations Cardinal O’Brien leaves an indelible mark on his adopted home – reconfiguring the school system, starting a parish-planning process, speaking out strongly in defense of life and new immigrants, supporting traditional marriage and naming key leaders to archdiocesan posts.
Monsignor Adam Parker, Cardinal O’Brien’s priest-secretary, learns from his mentor February 23, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Few people know Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien as well as Monsignor Adam J. Parker.
Clarity in Rome confessional February 23, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Blog, Commentary The Scala Sancta, “Holy Stairs,” are believed to be the passageway Jesus walked on his way to face Pontius Pilate before the crucifixion. St. Helena, mother of Constantine, brought the staircase to the Eternal City from the Holy Land in the middle of the 4th century.
Don’t knock the ‘Net until you try it January 26, 2012By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary Romanticizing the past fogs its hardship. For all the appeal of bygone days, does anyone really want to go back to 1932, when our grandparents in Appalachia had to haul wood and water, and stoke the stove to cook and clean?
