Mary gets her crown in Emmitsburg May 5, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Blog, The Narthex The gleaming gold-leafed statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that soars over Emmitsburg finally has her May crown.For the first time since the statue was erected a half century ago, the much-loved figure was adorned with a gigantic wreath of silk flowers hoisted 120 feet by a crane during a
‘All made in God’s image’: Frederick L’Arche events bring together those with and without disabilities April 24, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News, Western Vicariate People with developmental disabilities gather once a month at St. Katharine to enjoy meeting people in the wider community.
Warm welcome: Burmese immigrants find haven at Our Lady of Victory Parish March 6, 2015By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News “The Burmese people bring a great vitality to the parish,” Father Klunk said. “My goal is to integrate the community into the parish.”
Research uncovers new information about Mother Mary Lange February 6, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News How much do you know about the pioneering foundress of the Oblate Sisters of Providence?
Catholic landmarks emerged from Great Baltimore Fire February 2, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News When the Great Baltimore Fire ripped through the city’s downtown business district, Thomas J. O’Neill sought divine intervention.
Georgie’s Story: Choosing life when the prognosis is death January 23, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Respect Life The ultrasound technician who gently swept a probe across my wife’s gel-covered belly spoke hardly a word.
Mark Pacione, ‘giant’ in youth ministry, dies at 60 December 30, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Mark D. Pacione, a nationally respected leader in youth and young adult ministry, died suddenly Dec. 29.
Living like Father Hipsley December 22, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Blog, The Narthex When Father Milton A. Hipsley Jr. was pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas in Hampden in the 1980s, a visiting priest took note of stacks of unopened correspondence from the Catholic Center that seemed to be accumulating in the rectory. He asked Father Hipsley if he was worried about the unread letters.“I
Monsignor Cook, longtime Cockeysville pastor, set to retire December 18, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations “That’s been my same style as pastor,” said Monsignor Cook, pastor of St. Joseph in Cockeysville for 37 years. “All these people (leading parish ministries) know more about what they’re doing than I do, so they have a freehand to do it. But they’re also accountable.”
Father Hipsley, former Cumberland pastor and prison minister, dies at 76 December 18, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Prison Ministry Father Milton A. Hipsley Jr., a former longtime pastor and beloved Cumberland-area prison chaplain, died Dec. 17.
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.
