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.”
Baltimore’s new priests will include former engineer, 49 June 19, 2014By 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.
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.
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.
Cardinal O’Brien reflects on joys and challenges of his Baltimore years February 23, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools, Vocations Cardinal O’Brien leaves an indelible mark on his adopted home – reconfiguring the school system, starting a parish-planning process, speaking out strongly in defense of life and new immigrants, supporting traditional marriage and naming key leaders to archdiocesan posts.
Men in Black games get a ‘W’ in promoting vocations October 27, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Sports, Vocations Designed as a way of promoting religious vocations, the Men in Black basketball game was all about fun and awareness.
Hermit lives out ancient vocation in Essex September 30, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations “I’m so content it’s pathetic,” she said with a booming laugh. “A hermit is with the Lord the entire time. How could you not be happy?”
Archbishop O’Brien welcomes 10 Episcopal nuns, priest into Catholic Church September 10, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations A spiritual journey that began seven years ago ended in the sanctuary of a Catonsville convent Sept. 3 when 10 Episcopal nuns and their priest chaplain were received into full communion with the Catholic Church.
10 Episcopal nuns in Archdiocese of Baltimore to join Catholic Church August 27, 2009By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations After seven years of prayer and discernment, a community of Episcopal nuns and their chaplain will be received into the Roman Catholic Church during a Sept. 3 Mass celebrated by Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien.
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.
