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.
Monsignor Burke celebrates 50 years of priesthood June 11, 2009By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Friends added their spin during a good-hearted ‘roast,’ but much of what one needs to know about Monsignor William F. Burke was provided during his homily at St. Francis of Assisi June 7. One can count on one hand the archdiocesan pastors with longer tenures, and the bond Monsignor Burke has to the northeast Baltimore […]
Seminarians embark on journey to the priesthood June 11, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations When Hamilton Okeke stepped into his room at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park for the first time, the enormity of what he was doing seemed to hit him in the gut. He was alone, literally and figuratively, as he was about to hand his life over to God. No one in his inner circle supported his desire to become a priest.
Catholic Review wins seven national awards June 4, 2009By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News The Catholic Review won seven awards for excellence in journalism and advertising from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada during the Catholic Media Convention, held May 27-29 in Anaheim, Calif.
