Category Archives: Ron Pytel

Letter to Archdiocese of Baltimore

Fr. Ron Pytel’s homosexual lifestyle, sexual misconduct, excessive alcohol and other drug use were contrary to his vows and to the very public image he and the Baltimore Archdiocese profited from. There is no question that Fr. Ron Pytel abused his … Continue reading

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Abuse Occurred at St. Rita Church in Dundalk

According to a 1995 document regarding allegations of misconduct against Fr. Ron Pytel, the 1975 incidents of misconduct took place in the rectory at St. Rita Church in Dundalk, Maryland According to Fr. Pytel’s obituary [ View ] , he earned … Continue reading

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Fr. Ron Pytel Admitted to Molesting Teenager

The recollection described below was first discussed with an acquaintance of Fr. Ron Pytel at a breakfast meeting in the Baltimore area on April 11, 2011. According to the source, Fr. Pytel bragged about his sexual misconduct with a teenager … Continue reading

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Msgr Richard Woy Knew of Pytel’s Abuse

For over 15 years, Monsignor Richard Woy, chancellor and director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection of the Baltimore Archdiocese, has been aware of credible allegations of sexual misconduct involving Fr.  Ron Pytel. The sexual misconduct with a teenage … Continue reading

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The Leading Cause of Death

“What’s the leading cause of death?” someone was asked. The answer given was: “Birth!” We are born, knowing that we will die. The baby, who’s birth in Bethlehem we prepare to celebrate, would die a few short years later in … Continue reading

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Would I Live Differently…

There is little doubt that the Risen Christ chose St. Faustina to be His messenger of mercy. When I read her Notebooks, now published as the Diary of St. Faustina, I was awed by the theological and philosophical truths of … Continue reading

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Cardiologist Moved by St. Faustina

If there was ever any doubt in Dr. Valentin Fuster’s mind about the fairness and accuracy of the Vatican’s process for evaluating miracles, those doubts are gone.

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Faustina’s Canonization

A festive St. Peter’s Square was bedecked with spring flowers and budding saplings as the Church celebrated the first canonization of the Jubilee year and Pope John Paul II’s formal announcement that the Sunday after Easter would henceforth be known … Continue reading

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Living Proof

Father Ron Pytel has had some big days, but few were as important as Mercy Sunday 2000. “After my ordination, it was the most emotional day of my life,” Fr. Ron says of standing alongside the Holy Father on April … Continue reading

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Audio – Ron Pytel

Fr. Ron Pytel tells the story of his miraculous healing through the intercession of Saint Faustina.

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Personal Testimony of Father Ronald P. Pytel

My name is Father Ronald Pytel, and I am the pastor of Holy Rosary Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Our parish church is the Archdiocesan Shrine for Divine Mercy. It is also noteworthy to mention that Pope John Paul II visited … Continue reading

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Ron Pytel Images

Images of Father Ron Pytel

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Faustina Facts

Saint Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) Born: Aug. 25, 1905, Glogowiec, Poland Birth Name: Helena Kowalska Religious Name: Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Most Blessed Sacrament Entered Religious Life: Aug. 1, 1925, Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, Krakow, … Continue reading

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History of Holy Rosary Parish

The history of Holy Rosary Parish in Baltimore mirrors the early history of the Poles who left their native land to settle here in search of a better life with personal, political and religious freedom. The beginning of this ethnic … Continue reading

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What is Devine Mercy?

Miracles attributed to the intercession of Sr. Maria Faustina lead to her canonization on April 30, 2000. Today, people from around the world rely on St. Faustina to interceed on their behalf to Our Lord.

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Faustina Canonized

“The Vatican announced the canonization date March 10. St. Faustina’s elevation to the honors of the altar follows the miraculous healing of an American priest. The Vatican announced Dec. 20 that the 1995 healing of Father Ron Pytel of Baltimore, … Continue reading

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Did Sr. Faustina prophesize a simulcasted celebration?

On a personal note, John Paul II was deeply moved at the canonization of his beloved Sister Faustina. “This is the happiest day of my life,” the Pope reportedly told Dr. Valentin Fuster on the day of the canonization. Dr. … Continue reading

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Miracle received by Fr. Ron Pytel

On Oct. 5, 1995, the Feast Day of St. Faustina (who was then a blessed), Fr. Ron Pytel and some friends gathered for prayer at Holy Rosary Church, which is also the Baltimore archdiocesan Shrine of The Divine Mercy. After … Continue reading

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Skeptic #3

The Catholics have no evidence. Father Pytel’s condition has been known to spontaneously cure itself (Preuss KC, Chapman PD, Ptacin MJ, Keelan MH, Bamrah VS. Clin Cardiol. 1988 Jul;11(7):497-500), he was on medication, he had been surgically treated with an … Continue reading

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Nicholas J. Fortuin, World-Renowned Cardiologist

Today I am attending the Memorial Service in memory of Dr. Fortuin. I thought of just leaving the blog quiet. That’s hard. So, I decided to tell you a little bit about my experiences with him.

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