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.
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.
Gala celebrates education, $140 million in capital campaign September 29, 2014By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Giving, Local News, News, Schools Archbishop William E. Lori announced that the capital campaign, “Embracing Our Mission, Shaping Our Future,” raised $140 million.
Key to Key: Gephardt portrays author of Star-Spangled Banner September 10, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News For an audience to believe Alan Gephardt is Francis Scott Key, Gephardt has to believe it.
‘Cookie’ Harris remembered as passionate advocate for life August 29, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Respect Life Sylvia “Cookie” Harris, one of the leading pro-life advocates in Maryland and a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph in Cockeysville, died suddenly Aug. 28, a few days before what would have been her 58th birthday.
‘Wake-up call’ : Sellinger takes up new role as chancellor of schools August 14, 2014By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools James B. Sellinger says a heart attack while working as an IBM executive was his “wake-up call.”
Lotto-winning philanthropist Bernadette Gietka dies at 65 August 11, 2014By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Dundalk resident Bernadette Gietka was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and aspiring playwright working four part-time jobs in June 2003 when she won the $183 million jackpot from the Mega Millions interstate lottery game. She chose the cash payout option of $112.8 million, taking home $76 million after taxes. Her win was the fourth largest in state history, a windfall both for Gietka and the charitable causes she championed.
