A new incorruptible? Diocese finds Sister Wilhelmina’s body seems to have not decomposed August 22, 2024By Megan Marley OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vocations, World News Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri, released results of the investigation by medical experts into Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster’s incorruptibility in a press release on the diocesan website Aug. 22, the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Seven activists convicted of FACE Act violations by blockading Michigan abortion clinic August 22, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The third major trial in the past two years of pro-life activists accused of blockading abortion clinics ended Aug. 20 with the convictions of all seven defendants for violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act.
Walz pledges ‘commitment to the common good’ during DNC speech August 22, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., pledged a “commitment to the common good,” in remarks to the Democratic National Convention Aug. 21 as he formally accepted his party’s nomination for vice president.
New leaders named for 2024-25 school year for Archdiocese of Baltimore August 22, 2024By Mitzy Deras Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Educators have been named to new leadership positions for the 2024-25 academic year in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. They shared some thoughts with the Catholic Review about their inaugural year.
St. Frances athletes ‘put in the work’ for potential NFL careers August 22, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports St. Frances Academy has nine former players, including seven rookies, trying to make a roster in the National Football League.
Parishes respond with prayer, outreach amid historic Northeast floods August 21, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News Catholics in Connecticut are working to help those impacted by what one lawmaker described as “historic, unprecedented flooding” Aug. 18-19 that took two lives and forced hundreds to flee for safety.
Knott Scholars give back to community at O’Dwyer Retreat House August 21, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools 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 August 21, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News 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.
Christians are called to spread ‘fragrance of Christ,’ pope says August 21, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Cleansed from original sin by baptism, Christians are called to spread the “good fragrance of Christ” throughout the world by their kind actions and joyful attitudes, Pope Francis said.
Pope discusses climate change with Jeff Bezos August 20, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis met with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, at the Vatican to discuss climate change.
A lesson from the crab August 20, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News 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 August 20, 2024By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News There are crab feasts, and then there are crab feasts such as what’s offered at New All Saints in Liberty Heights.
