local news Local NewsNews Friends, family celebrate Cardinal Keeler’s priestly ministry George P. Matysek Jr.October 13, 20054 min read Following the joyful celebration of Cardinal William H. Keeler’s 50th anniversary as a priest Oct. 5, many of the cardinal’s friends and family crowded into white tents erected on the parish lawn of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland to greet Cardinal Keeler personally and celebrate his decades of devoted ministry. FeatureLocal NewsNews Manchester parishioners’ generosity builds new church George P. Matysek Jr.October 13, 20053 min read About 90 percent of the grading work has already been finished at the muddy site, with construction of the all- brick church to follow. Arts & CultureLocal NewsNews James Goettsche, Vatican organist, pulls out all the stops George P. Matysek Jr.September 22, 20054 min read For the last 16 years, he has served as principal organist of the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican and organist to the pope – the first American to hold either post. Local NewsNewsSports Fred Manfra fulfills Baltimore dream as O’s broadcaster George P. Matysek Jr.June 30, 20054 min read The 58- year- old play- by- play man said the School Sisters of Notre Dame helped hone the skills he needed as sports announcer. Manfra attended Our Lady of Fatima School and was a member of its first graduating class before attending Patterson High School. Local NewsNews Father Linnane named president of Loyola College in Maryland George P. Matysek Jr.June 8, 20055 min read A Jesuit priest from Massachusetts who has written extensively about moral theology and ethics has been named the 24th president of Loyola College in Maryland. Local NewsNewsWorld News Cardinal Turkson says African Catholics have numbers, but faith must mature George P. Matysek Jr.May 26, 20053 min read “It is true that the church in Africa is thriving,” Cardinal Turkson said. “But we also have had a certain type of catechesis that is not too deep. Traditional cultures and values are not too radically transformed by the values of the Gospel. We need a more deeply rooted experience of conversion.” Local NewsNews Lt. Gov. Steele believes Pope Benedict XVI will be teacher George P. Matysek Jr.April 28, 20053 min read “John Paul II wrapped his arms around us and said, ‘Be not afraid,’” Lt. Gov. Steele told The Catholic Review. “Cardinal Ratzinger takes us by the hand and says, ‘Learn, listen, understand.’ It’s what parents do every day, particularly when their children fall and hurt themselves.” Local NewsNewsWorship & Sacraments Priests, penitents and the joy of forgiveness: Confession is good for the soul of the priest, too George P. Matysek Jr.February 17, 20055 min read For priests throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore, hearing confessions for the sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation is one of the most important responsibilities of their ministries. Local NewsNews ‘His whole being was dedicated to the church’ George P. Matysek Jr.January 19, 20052 min read When Bishop Denis J. Madden served as associate secretary general of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association in the Holy Land, he met with Pope John Paul II at least twice a year. Working on behalf of the Holy See, the association built religious and social service institutions and fostered interfaith communication. Local NewsNewsWestern Vicariate Libertytown parish prepares for Christmas without a church George P. Matysek Jr.December 23, 20043 min read As Ms. Mason stood in the former sanctuary not far from where the Nativity window once served as a Christmas beacon of hope, an icy wind whipped through what remains of the church. There is no roof. It was lost in the fire, along with the steeple. Previous 1 … 322 323 324 … 325 Next