Manchester parishioners’ generosity builds new church October 13, 2005By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News About 90 percent of the grading work has already been finished at the muddy site, with construction of the all- brick church to follow.
James Goettsche, Vatican organist, pulls out all the stops September 22, 2005By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Local News, News For the last 16 years, he has served as principal organist of the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican and organist to the pope – the first American to hold either post.
Fred Manfra fulfills Baltimore dream as O’s broadcaster June 30, 2005By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Sports The 58- year- old play- by- play man said the School Sisters of Notre Dame helped hone the skills he needed as sports announcer. Manfra attended Our Lady of Fatima School and was a member of its first graduating class before attending Patterson High School.
Father Linnane named president of Loyola College in Maryland June 8, 2005By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News A Jesuit priest from Massachusetts who has written extensively about moral theology and ethics has been named the 24th president of Loyola College in Maryland.
Cardinal Turkson says African Catholics have numbers, but faith must mature May 26, 2005By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, World News “It is true that the church in Africa is thriving,” Cardinal Turkson said. “But we also have had a certain type of catechesis that is not too deep. Traditional cultures and values are not too radically transformed by the values of the Gospel. We need a more deeply rooted experience of conversion.”
Lt. Gov. Steele believes Pope Benedict XVI will be teacher April 28, 2005By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News “John Paul II wrapped his arms around us and said, ‘Be not afraid,’” Lt. Gov. Steele told The Catholic Review. “Cardinal Ratzinger takes us by the hand and says, ‘Learn, listen, understand.’ It’s what parents do every day, particularly when their children fall and hurt themselves.”
Priests, penitents and the joy of forgiveness: Confession is good for the soul of the priest, too February 17, 2005By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments For priests throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore, hearing confessions for the sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation is one of the most important responsibilities of their ministries.
‘His whole being was dedicated to the church’ January 19, 2005By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News When Bishop Denis J. Madden served as associate secretary general of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association in the Holy Land, he met with Pope John Paul II at least twice a year. Working on behalf of the Holy See, the association built religious and social service institutions and fostered interfaith communication.
Libertytown parish prepares for Christmas without a church December 23, 2004By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Western Vicariate As Ms. Mason stood in the former sanctuary not far from where the Nativity window once served as a Christmas beacon of hope, an icy wind whipped through what remains of the church. There is no roof. It was lost in the fire, along with the steeple.
Gietka might produce a prolife ad for a Super Bowl December 9, 2004By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Ms. Gietka is also mulling over the idea of buying commercial time during the Super Bowl to air a prolife message into millions of homes. She does have the money required for such an ad, $76 million in lottery winnings after taxes.
Funnyman with a cause May 27, 2004By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News A well-known comic who is frequently heard on WIYY 98 Rock in Baltimore, the 1988 graduate of Archbishop Curley High School, Baltimore, appears at the Comedy Factory Outlet and local pubs.
Launching a dream: Maryland’s youngest hot air balloon pilot sees beauty from above December 4, 2003By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools Ever since Matt passed his flight test and became Maryland’s youngest hot air balloon pilot on August 24, the nascent aviator has been on cloud nine. Floating on the winds is all he’s wanted to do since he took his first ride at age 6 when his father put him in a hot air balloon at the annual Preakness celebration.
