All in the family: Seminarians include pair of brothers August 15, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations The priesthood is all in the family for two pairs of brothers in the Baltimore archdiocese.
Bishop Gossman, first urban vicar, dies at 83 August 13, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Bishop F. Joseph Gossman, a former auxiliary bishop of Baltimore who served as the archdiocese’s first urban vicar, died Aug. 12.
6-year-old Catonsville ‘saint’ laid to rest July 6, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Christopher Whatley is convinced that believers around the world have a powerful new friend in heaven. Her name is Teresa Bartlinski.
Mother Lange’s relics moved to motherhouse as sainthood cause advances June 4, 2013By Maria Wiering Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Saints, Video ARBUTUS – “You can’t explain it,” said Oblate Sister of Providence Celestina Johnson, 86, searching for words to describe her feelings. She had just participated in a June 3 canonical celebration where the remains of her congregation’s foundress were transferred to a permanent home in its mother house’s chapel. “You never thought a day you’d […]
With archbishop’s blessing, St. Louis begins final building in campus master plan June 3, 2013By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Taking a shovel, Archbishop William E. Lori looked at the crowd gathered June 1 near an open lot between St. Louis Church and its pre-kindergarten-to-eighth-grade school.“
Father Breighner retires, but isn’t slowing down much April 19, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Retirement “Retirement will hopefully give me psychological permission to begin to say no to some things and do a little bit less – maybe beginning by taking a half a day a week off,” the priest said with a laugh.
Prison ministry: ‘Looking for something good to do’ April 4, 2013By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News, Prison Ministry Bishop Rozanski’s visit to the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women leaves the imprisoned women feeling renewed and encouraged.
Good Friday pilgrims pray for life outside Baltimore abortion clinic March 29, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Respect Life Catholics prayed the rosary outside a Planned Parenthood on March 29.
John Harbaugh connects faith, work and family March 6, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Sports Some of the best advice John Harbaugh ever received came on the day Steve Bisciotti hired him as head coach.
Archbishop Lori reflects on Pope Benedict’s legacy February 11, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vatican Expressing his appreciation for Pope Benedict XVI following the Feb. 11 announcement of the pope’s upcoming resignation, Archbishop William E. Lori remembered the pontiff as a loving man whose lasting legacy will be his commitment to the new evangelization.“
Harbaugh parents brace for ‘thrill of victory’ and ‘agony of defeat’ January 24, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News When the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving night in 2011 – and John Harbaugh beat younger brother, Jim, in the first-ever NFL matchup of coaching brothers, Jack Harbaugh peeked into the Ravens’ locker room after the game.
Baltimore archbishop makes house calls to help foster vocations January 10, 2013By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Entering the seminary is not irrevocable, the archbishop said. It’s part of a discernment process to discover whether God is calling them to the priesthood.
