This is an archive of Father Breighner’s most recent Catholic Review commentary preceding his 2023 retirement. Father Joseph Breighner Commentary Local NewsNewsVocations Taneytown pastor celebrates 50 years as a priest George P. Matysek Jr. Jun 19, 2009 3 min read Monsignor Martin E. Feild’s priesthood has been all about involving more people in the life of the church. Inspired by the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, the Catonsville native committed himself to inspiring others to be active participants at Mass and in the wider faith community. Local NewsNewsVocations Seminarians face challenges in academics and pastoral work George P. Matysek Jr. Jun 19, 2009 7 min read Halfway through his first year at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park, Christopher de Leon looked spent. Local NewsNewsSeniors Sister Kathleen Feeley leaves legacy of learning for seniors Paul McMullen Jun 18, 2009 3 min read Sister Kathleen Feeley, 80 years young, remains a great influence, in Baltimore and around the planet. Local NewsNews Baltimore’s Deacon Rapisarda and other widowers among 2010 ordinands George P. Matysek Jr. Jun 18, 2009 4 min read WASHINGTON – A former NASA engineer, a PlayStation video game developer and widowed deacons are among the 440 men in the ordination class of 2010. Local NewsNewsVocations Seminarians embark on journey to the priesthood George P. Matysek Jr. Jun 11, 2009 7 min read When Hamilton Okeke stepped into his room at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park for the first time, the enormity of what he was doing seemed to hit him in the gut. He was alone, literally and figuratively, as he was about to hand his life over to God. No one in his inner circle supported his desire to become a priest. Previous 1 … 3112 3113 3114 … 3140 Next
