Cardinal Stafford: God never disappoints July 20, 2012By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Local News, News There are now two members of the College of Cardinals with links to Baltimore in the Eternal City.
Blind Mount Carmel student overcomes big challenges June 7, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News, Schools, Sports “I feel like I have to overcompensate by being the best I can in anything and everything I try,” said Dulany, his hand thumping a table for emphasis during an interview at his high school. “If I had a nickel for every time I was frustrated, I’d be rich. I didn’t give up. I never give up.”
Archbishop Lori becomes 16th Archbishop of Baltimore May 16, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Local News, News More than 2,000 packed the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland for Archbishop William E. Lori’s installation May 16.
Archbishop Lori embraces tradition at vespers service May 15, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News Hundreds filled the Baltimore basilica for a vespers service that welcomed Baltimore’s 16th archbishop.
Father Edwin Foley, pioneering Redemptorist, dies at 91 May 3, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Redemptorist Father Edwin G. Foley, whose pastoral ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore included work at Our Lady of Fatima in Baltimore, St. Mary in Annapolis and Sacred Heart of Jesus in Highlandtown, was remembered as a gentle scholar who had an ability to relate to people.
Cardinal O’Brien reflects on joys and challenges of his Baltimore years February 23, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Vocations Cardinal O’Brien leaves an indelible mark on his adopted home – reconfiguring the school system, starting a parish-planning process, speaking out strongly in defense of life and new immigrants, supporting traditional marriage and naming key leaders to archdiocesan posts.
Monsignor Adam Parker, Cardinal O’Brien’s priest-secretary, learns from his mentor February 23, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Few people know Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien as well as Monsignor Adam J. Parker.
Former Episcopalian Mount Calvary parishioners received into Catholic Church January 26, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News The parishioners were the first group of Americans to be received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church through the newly established Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, an ecclesiastical structure created by Pope Benedict XVI to make it easier to welcome former Episcopalians into the Catholic Church.
Westminster parish marks 40 years of basketball, thanks to veteran volunteers January 26, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Sports WESTMINSTER – Sitting in the bleachers as the repeated booming echoes of bouncing basketballs filled St. John’s gymnasium, Larry Baker and Donald “Bo” Yingling seemed like proud fathers.
Father Stewart Bullock arrested, removed from ministry January 25, 2012By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News “I realize that this information may be shocking and painful for you to hear, which I sincerely regret,” Father Barr wrote in his letter to parishioners. “However, in the interest of transparency and out of an abundance of care for this parish and our community, I wanted to share this news with you directly and ask for your prayers for Father Bullock and for our parish.”
Archbishop O’Brien among Catholic voices credited for major role in passage of nuclear arms pact January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News WASHINGTON – As Democratic and Republican senators pressed their divergent views on the New START agreement with Russia outlining the next phase of nuclear disarmament during final debate in December, a wide array of Catholics played a major role in getting the pact ratified.
St. Louis School in Clarksville wins Blue Ribbon honor January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News CLARKSVILLE – St. Louis School principal Terry Weiss sat in her Clarksville office on the evening of Sept. 8 reading e-mails.
