This is an archive of Father Breighner’s most recent Catholic Review commentary preceding his 2023 retirement. Father Joseph Breighner Commentary FeatureNewsRespect LifeWorld News Police deflect rioters from Portland Catholic church, avert vandalism Catholic News Service Jul 6, 2022 5 min read Police officers successfully drove dozens of anarchist rioters away from Holy Redeemer Church in Portland late July 1. FeatureMovie & Television Reviews MOVIE REVIEW: Thor: Love and Thunder John Mulderig Jul 6, 2022 3 min read Tongue-in-cheek humor paces the vivid action in “Thor: Love and Thunder” (Disney), the third direct sequel to the Marvel Comics-based franchise’s 2011 original. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSynodality Synod process hears from thousands Christopher Gunty Jul 6, 2022 6 min read Leaders of the Archdiocese of Baltimore have been doing a lot of listening over the last several months as part of the global synod process. Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureNewsWorld News Teen trauma, impaired brain development seen as factors in gun violence Gina Christian Jul 5, 2022 5 min read Gun violence in Philadelphia highlights the deep-seated trauma and developmental issues experienced by many of the city’s youth, said an Archdiocese of Philadelphia mental health professional. AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryArts & CultureCommentaryFeature Baltimore’s strongman George P. Matysek Jr. Jul 5, 2022 3 min read Antone Matysek’s most-famous stunt, which he performed on the Vaudeville stage, was hoisting three men over his head with one arm as they pedaled vainly on a custom-made bicycle outfitted with added weights. Previous 1 … 2254 2255 2256 … 3140 Next