local news Child & Youth ProtectionLocal NewsNews Faith sustains Merzbacher abuse survivor George P. Matysek Jr.August 19, 20109 min read Murphy insisted her story is not one of rape and betrayal. It’s about the “awesome healing power of a gracious God,” she said. Local NewsNewsWestern Vicariate Two Emmitsburg parishioners die in accident George P. Matysek Jr.August 12, 20103 min read Vincentian Father Vincent J. O’Malley had just preached on Sunday’s Gospel reading, warning that no one knows the hour when the Son of Man will come. Moments later, as the priest greeted people outside St. Joseph in Emmitsburg following the 10:15 a.m. liturgy, an automobile struck and killed two Mass-goers and seriously injured a third. FeatureLocal NewsMissionsNews A school grows in Haiti: Deacon Mortel, 76, keeps boosting his hometown Paul McMullenAugust 5, 20107 min read Deacon Rodrigue Mortel, the director of the Missions Office for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is an authority on defying perceived limits on one’s potential. Local NewsNews Archbishop O’Brien opposes Merzbacher’s release George P. Matysek Jr.August 5, 20103 min read Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien is joining survivors of sexual abuse in opposing the possible release of John J. Merzbacher, a former teacher at Catholic Community School in South Baltimore who is serving four life terms for child rape. Local NewsNewsSaints Lithuanian nun with ties to Baltimore on path to sainthood George P. Matysek Jr.August 5, 20103 min read A nun who walked the halls of St. Alphonsus School in Baltimore is on her way to becoming a saint. Local NewsMinistryNews Letters unlock doors for priest with Alzheimer’s George P. Matysek Jr.July 29, 20107 min read After attempting suicide several years ago at a Cumberland penitentiary, a prisoner spent his days lying alone on the floor of his tiny cell. Staring at the ceiling and speaking few words, the man seemed lost. Arts & CultureLocal NewsNews Catholic artist inspires with personal paintings George P. Matysek Jr.July 15, 20103 min read D’Adamo hopes to share his Catholic faith and help others find a closer connection with their faith through art. His work, which includes gripping images of God, Moses and moments from the life of Christ, was featured in an art exhibit last fall at St. Ignatius in Baltimore. Local NewsNews Camp St. Vincent offers fun, enrichment for homeless children Catholic ReviewJune 24, 20104 min read When Lynette Voss resided in a homeless shelter during the summers of 2008 and 2009, the Baltimore resident wanted her children to have something to do during the day, as opposed to sitting around the shelter idly. Local NewsNewsSaints St. Joseph in Taneytown creatively honors 21 pastors George P. Matysek Jr.June 23, 20103 min read St. Joseph in Taneytown has had a host of illustrious pastors over the course of its 213-year history. Local NewsNews Archbishop O’Brien ordains father to priesthood George P. Matysek Jr.June 17, 20104 min read As the solemn chants of hundreds of people reverberated from the stone walls, Deacon Gregory Rapisarda laid prostrate on the sanctuary floor of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland June 12. Worshippers called on saints of all generations to pray for the 62-year-old father of four just moments before Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien would ordain him to the priesthood. Previous 1 … 402 403 404 … 424 Next
