Monstrance fished from reservoir centerpiece of new adoration chapel November 25, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate A man fishing at the Loch Raven Reservoir in north Baltimore County some two decades ago was convinced he had snagged a big fish when his line hooked something substantial. After reeling in his haul, the angler had no fish. He had, however, caught something even more remarkable: a large Gothic monstrance used by Catholics to hold the Eucharist for worship.
Fugett’s remarkable path includes being prep pioneer November 24, 2014By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Local News, News Jean Fugett wasn’t ready to drive a car, let alone be a pioneer.
Awash in hope October 9, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Sports If you want to meet some of the most passionate and quirky fans in baseball, come to Section 336 in the upper deck of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Gala celebrates education, $140 million in capital campaign September 29, 2014By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Giving, Local News, News, Schools Archbishop William E. Lori announced that the capital campaign, “Embracing Our Mission, Shaping Our Future,” raised $140 million.
Key to Key: Gephardt portrays author of Star-Spangled Banner September 10, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News For an audience to believe Alan Gephardt is Francis Scott Key, Gephardt has to believe it.
‘Cookie’ Harris remembered as passionate advocate for life August 29, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Respect Life Sylvia “Cookie” Harris, one of the leading pro-life advocates in Maryland and a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph in Cockeysville, died suddenly Aug. 28, a few days before what would have been her 58th birthday.
‘Wake-up call’ : Sellinger takes up new role as chancellor of schools August 14, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools James B. Sellinger says a heart attack while working as an IBM executive was his “wake-up call.”
Lotto-winning philanthropist Bernadette Gietka dies at 65 August 11, 2014By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Dundalk resident Bernadette Gietka was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and aspiring playwright working four part-time jobs in June 2003 when she won the $183 million jackpot from the Mega Millions interstate lottery game. She chose the cash payout option of $112.8 million, taking home $76 million after taxes. Her win was the fourth largest in state history, a windfall both for Gietka and the charitable causes she championed.
Beauty beneath the grime: Basilica’s Stations of the Cross undergo restoration July 31, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Arts & Culture, Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Parishes Gently wielding a thin bamboo skewer tipped with a bit of rolled cotton, Nancy R. Pollak gingerly dabbed the painting of Jesus.
Leap of Faith: St. Clare dance camp nurtures body and soul July 11, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Video ”St. Clare’s summer girls’ dance camp, which ran June 23-27, attracted 24 participants ages 5 to 12 this year. The popular event was designed not only to teach girls ballet, jazz and modern dance techniques, but to strengthen faith.
St. Pius X youth among those honored at Eagle of the Cross ceremony June 27, 2014By Elizabeth Lowe Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News It wasn’t until Mariellen Kemp attended a public high school that she recognized how important her Catholic faith was to her – and that she was not as involved at her parish as she wanted to be.
Son of Mount Carmel remembered as natural leader June 21, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized Looking back at Bishop Rozanski’s years at Mount Carmel, Ball and others who knew the future bishop said there were early signs that he was something special.
