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.
Amen: Jesus misses you August 30, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Baltimore Basilica, Commentary Eucharistic adoration at the Baltimore Basilica is in trouble. See what you can do to help – and grow closer to Christ.
Charles Osgood fondly recalls Catholic Baltimore August 29, 2016By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, The Narthex “Only Sister Serena could have judged your morals and grammar at the same time,” Mr. Osgood recalled.
Over one year after unrest, church’s West Baltimore effort continues August 18, 2016By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate West Baltimore, with help from the Archdiocese of Baltimore and others, is doing its best to effect positive change.
Zaferes intends to kick home strong in Olympic triathlon August 9, 2016By 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.
Catching up with the ‘Woodstock Nun’ August 8, 2016By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations A six-second clip of Sister Susanne Bunn of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart flashing the peace sign at the site of the Woodstock music festival made her a cultural icon.
Phelps’ maturation includes faith August 8, 2016By 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
‘Krakow in the Capital’ has Baltimore influence August 2, 2016By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Krakow in the Capital attracted more than 1,000 young adults 18-39.
St. Paul a place of refuge in catastrophic Ellicott City flood August 1, 2016By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News At least 50 people fleeing the flash flood in Ellicott City found refuge at St. Paul.
Cheers shake Krakow: Baltimore pilgrims welcome Pope Francis July 28, 2016By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Baltimore were among the throng welcoming pope to WYD 2016.
