Pilgrims unlock treasure at Seton House August 8, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News Standing on the sidewalk outside a small, three-story house on Paca Street, Father John Kemper, S.S., raised one hand and dangled a long, old-fashioned key that looked like it could unlock a treasure chest.
Father Lavin left mark in Annapolis July 24, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News As a Redemptorist, Father John Lavin, C.Ss.R., accepted a vocation that includes “extraordinary preaching.”
Bishop Malooly to head Wilmington diocese July 7, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Bishop W. Francis Malooly, western vicar, was named bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, Del., July 7 by Pope Benedict XVI. He will be formally installed in a Sept. 8 ceremony.
Kayaking helps keep priest afloat June 19, 2008By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Father Brian Rafferty has a motor that won’t stop and the arms to match.
Father Brooksbank dies at 35 May 29, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Kevin W. Brooksbank, a 35-year-old associate pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died May 25 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson after battling a viral infection and kidney failure.
Bishop Malooly confirms nine deaf teens May 22, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News Without uttering a word, nine teens from Central Maryland conveyed their love for their church using signs and gestures during a first-ever archdiocesan confirmation liturgy for the deaf community May 13.
Paul McMullen appointed managing editor of The Catholic Review May 15, 2008By Catholic Review Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News Paul McMullen, a Baltimore native with four decades of experience in the newspaper business, has been appointed managing editor of The Catholic Review.
Mercy’s president of 31 years has much to celebrate May 8, 2008By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools She has been the president and principal of Baltimore’s Mercy High School for 31 years, and may have held such a position longer than anyone else in Catholic secondary education. But, Sister Carol Wheeler, R.S.M., somehow retains the creative energy, freshness and vision she had when she came to the newly opened Mercy as a teacher in 1961 and when she became principal in 1977.
Dr. Valenti sees benefits for proposed grant April 25, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools One day after attending an April 24 White House summit on preventing faith-based schools from closing in the inner-city, Dr. Ronald J. Valenti, Baltimore superintendent of Catholic schools, welcomed a renewed proposal from President George W. Bush to establish a “Pell Grant for Kids.”
John Carroll lecture reveals history of Catholicism in U.S. April 25, 2008By Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Local News, News As part of an ongoing celebration of the 200th anniversary of the elevation of Baltimore to archdiocesan status, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien introduced the John Carroll Lecture series April 22 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore. The series focuses on the history and heritage of Catholicism in America.
Father Funk, Frederick pastor, dies February 21, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Father Wayne G. Funk, the longtime pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Frederick who was known for his encouraging, pastoral presence, died Feb. 16 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The 70-year-old priest had battled cancer for nearly five years.
Father Lavin’s book urges compassion for new immigrants January 24, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News ANNAPOLIS – Father John Lavin, C.Ss.R., still chuckles when he remembers the day Jesus got held up by U.S. Customs.