Catholic Review
Inspiring the Archdiocese of Baltimore
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Father Whatley loves the Mass. It captivates him. “How can transforming the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ be boring?” he said. “It’s boring because you haven’t taken the time to ponder what’s going on there.”
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The second half of his life has been devoted to not just leading a parish strong enough to support a thriving K-8 school during an era in which most city parishes closed theirs, but recruiting fellow priests and laypeople to share in the cause of empowering the downtrodden.
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“Baltimore is a real down-to-earth town and it just suits me, suits my personality,” Father Orchik said.
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As a pastor and priest, Father Brauer has had a laser-like focus on the liturgy from the music to the homilies. Father Brauer said a strong Mass is the foundation of the parish community so it’s vital to keep the liturgy sharp and engaging.
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“When I look at how growth has happened in my life – emotionally, spiritually, personally – I step back in amazement and can’t help but the see the grace of God there.”
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In retiring July 9, after 11 years as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual help in Edgewater and 25 years as a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Father Joseph Cosgrove received an answer to a prayer he had offered before his ordination.
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Father Richard Lawrence has been pastor of St. Vincent de Paul in Baltimore for 43 years.
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Whether it was building a new church or a stronger sense of Christian community, Monsignor Murphy poured himself into his ministry. Now, 43 years after his ordination, the 69-year-old Baltimore native has begun a retirement that keeps him as active as ever.
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After 20 years as pastor of St. Joseph and 56 years in active ministry as a priest, Monsignor Feild retired July 1 and took up residence at Mercy Ridge Retirement Community in Timonium.
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“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.”
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“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.
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EDGEMERE – Standing at the back of St. Luke Church following a Dec. 11 Mass marking his retirement, Monsignor Joseph S. Lizor Jr. extended both arms to shake hands with the many parishioners who wanted to greet him. Several children gave the 79-year-old pastor homemade cards, while hugs seemed to engulf the vested clergyman faster than he expected.
