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Knott Scholars give back to community at O’Dwyer Retreat House
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Knott Scholars give back to community at O’Dwyer Retreat House

Katie V. JonesAugust 21, 20244 min read
More than 120 Knott Scholars and their family members gathered at O’Dwyer Aug. 17 to weed, mulch, build benches and more.
Baltimore ‘cooking priest’ opens Gastro Social restaurant in Little Italy
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Baltimore ‘cooking priest’ opens Gastro Social restaurant in Little Italy

Katie V. JonesAugust 21, 20244 min read
An accomplished chef, Father Leo Patalinghug’s food and faith movement began when he won the cooking competition “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” on the Food Channel. With those winnings and the recognition, Father Patalinghug was able to open his food truck and now, the restaurant Gastro Social.  
A lesson from the crab
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A lesson from the crab

George P. Matysek Jr.August 20, 20242 min read
Enjoying Baltimore steamed crabs at New All Saints’ Aug. 18 crab feast brought to mind an old Nigerian proverb for Spiritan Father Uju Patrick Okeahialam.
A crab feast like no other for parishioners of New All Saints
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A crab feast like no other for parishioners of New All Saints

Katie V. JonesAugust 20, 20243 min read
There are crab feasts, and then there are crab feasts such as what’s offered at New All Saints in Liberty Heights.
Suplician Father Gerald L. Brown, who welcomed pope to St. Mary’s seminary, dies at 85
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Suplician Father Gerald L. Brown, who welcomed pope to St. Mary’s seminary, dies at 85

Catholic Review StaffAugust 19, 20242 min read
A funeral Mass for Sulpician Father Gerald L. Brown was offered Aug. 19 at Our Lady of the Angels in Catonsville. Father Brown died Aug. 11. He was 85.
Radio Interview: Baltimore sportscaster reflects on his career and Catholic faith
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Radio Interview: Baltimore sportscaster reflects on his career and Catholic faith

Catholic Review StaffAugust 19, 20241 min read
Retired Baltimore sportscaster Mark Viviano, a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, spoke with George Matysek about his career and his decision to leave it behind.
Deacon Lehr, who helped get new church built in Hickory, dies at 79
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Deacon Lehr, who helped get new church built in Hickory, dies at 79

Kurt JensenAugust 16, 20243 min read
Deacon Robert “Bob” Lehr, the first member of St. Ignatius parish in Hickory to become a permanent deacon and a key figure in the building of a new church in 2001, died Aug. 11 following a fall at his home in Forest Hill. He was 79.
Notre Dame of Maryland University set to break enrollment record for second straight year
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Notre Dame of Maryland University set to break enrollment record for second straight year

Catholic Review StaffAugust 15, 20242 min read
Notre Dame of Maryland University is set to welcome one of its top three largest classes of new undergraduates for a second year in a row in the 2024-25 academic year, according to an Aug. 14 news release.
Father Kolson, former pastor of Edgewood and Bradshaw parishes, dies at 76
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Father Kolson, former pastor of Edgewood and Bradshaw parishes, dies at 76

Kurt JensenAugust 15, 20244 min read
Father Lawrence Florian “Larry” Kolson, a Baltimore native who served six parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and recently marked his 50th year in the priesthood, died Aug. 13 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium following a long illness. He was 76.
Redemptorist Father Stephen Vanyo dies at 88
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Redemptorist Father Stephen Vanyo dies at 88

Catholic Review StaffAugust 14, 20241 min read
A funeral Mass for Redemptorist Father Stephen Vanyo was offered June 6 in Brazil, where the priest had devoted decades of ministry. Father Vanyo died June 5. He was 88.
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