Bobby Flay throws down challenge to cooking priest, Father Leo September 3, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News “There he was standing with his arms crossed and nodding approvingly,” the priest said. “It shocked me and I said something like, “Oh good Jesus! What the heaven are you doing here?’”
10 Episcopal nuns in Archdiocese of Baltimore to join Catholic Church August 27, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations After seven years of prayer and discernment, a community of Episcopal nuns and their chaplain will be received into the Roman Catholic Church during a Sept. 3 Mass celebrated by Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien.
Archdiocesan leaders seeking solutions to epidemic of violence August 27, 2009By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore prayed for peace in Baltimore City when summer began.
St. Vincent de Paul, Baltimore, and Baltimore City reach agreement August 10, 2009By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Father Richard T. Lawrence always looked at the many homeless living on St. Vincent de Paul’s parish park as people rather than a nuisance.
Faith will guide new Catholic Charities head July 29, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Local News, News William J. McCarthy Jr. is just getting started Aug. 1 as executive director of Catholic Charities, but his roots in the outreach organization stretch back to high school.
Generosity overflows at St. Louis, Clarksville July 9, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Western Vicariate “There’s a wonderful spirit of cooperation and a great sense of ownership at St. Louis,” Monsignor Luca said. “We’ve been very blessed, and our parishioners have been a blessing to others.”
Religious vocations flourish in Clarksville June 25, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations “I really believe there are vocations in every parish,” Monsignor Luca said. “It’s a matter of cooperating with God’s call and being encouraging.”
Sulpician formation guides future priests June 25, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations What makes St. Mary’s different from other seminaries is its Sulpician approach to preparing men for the priesthood, according to Sulpician Father Thomas Hurst, president-rector.
Seminarians face challenges in academics and pastoral work June 19, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Halfway through his first year at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park, Christopher de Leon looked spent.
Taneytown pastor celebrates 50 years as a priest June 19, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Monsignor Martin E. Feild’s priesthood has been all about involving more people in the life of the church. Inspired by the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, the Catonsville native committed himself to inspiring others to be active participants at Mass and in the wider faith community.
Baltimore’s Deacon Rapisarda and other widowers among 2010 ordinands June 18, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News WASHINGTON – A former NASA engineer, a PlayStation video game developer and widowed deacons are among the 440 men in the ordination class of 2010.
Sister Kathleen Feeley leaves legacy of learning for seniors June 18, 2009By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News, Seniors Sister Kathleen Feeley, 80 years young, remains a great influence, in Baltimore and around the planet.
