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‘Cookie’ Harris remembered as passionate advocate for life

August 29, 2014
By 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, 2014
By 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, 2014
By 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.

Beauty beneath the grime: Basilica’s Stations of the Cross undergo restoration

July 31, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Arts & Culture, Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News, Parishes

Gently wielding a thin bamboo skewer tipped with a bit of rolled cotton, Nancy R. Pollak gingerly dabbed the painting of Jesus.

Leap of Faith: St. Clare dance camp nurtures body and soul

July 11, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Video

”St. Clare’s summer girls’ dance camp, which ran June 23-27, attracted 24 participants ages 5 to 12 this year. The popular event was designed not only to teach girls ballet, jazz and modern dance techniques, but to strengthen faith.

St. Pius X youth among those honored at Eagle of the Cross ceremony

June 27, 2014
By Elizabeth Lowe
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

It wasn’t until Mariellen Kemp attended a public high school that she recognized how important her Catholic faith was to her – and that she was not as involved at her parish as she wanted to be.

Son of Mount Carmel remembered as natural leader

June 21, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized

Looking back at Bishop Rozanski’s years at Mount Carmel, Ball and others who knew the future bishop said there were early signs that he was something special.

Bishop Rozanski’s parents nurtured his faith

June 20, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski, Local News, News

Alfred and Jean Rozanski, parents of Bishop Rozanski, say their son always wanted to be a parish priest.

Baltimore’s new priests will include former engineer, 49

June 19, 2014
By Elizabeth Lowe
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations

Ned Conklin was 8 when he first considered becoming a priest. The notion returned every five years, but he repeatedly dismissed the idea.

Archdiocesan offices welcome new directors

June 19, 2014
By Elizabeth Lowe
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Evangelization, Local News, News

John Romanowsky’s life revolves around his Catholic faith. “It gives meaning to every detail in my life,” he said. “It is what has guided me.” Romanowsky, 44, is the new executive director of the Department of Evangelization for the Baltimore archdiocese. He succeeds Paulist Father John E. Hurley July 1.

Cancer-free Baltimore priest humbled by support of parishioners

May 23, 2014
By Elizabeth Lowe
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

Father Williamson began chemotherapy Dec. 26, two days after he celebrated six Masses on Christmas Eve. He finished chemotherapy March 26 and is now in remission.

In streets of Little Italy, St. Leo parishioners remember Christ’s sacrifice

April 18, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Local News, News

For parishioners of St. Leo, the annual Good Friday commemoration was meant to bear witness to Christ’s crucifixion and death.

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