Emmitsburg parish work – and spiritual – home for 40 years March 13, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News St. Joseph Church in Emmitsburg wasn’t just Dennis Ebaugh’s employer of 40 years. It also became his faith home.
Baltimore Archdiocese schools closed March 16-27 due to coronavirus March 12, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori issues a statement following the March 12 press conference of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, during which the governor addressed major steps being taken after the state confirmed its first case of community transmitted coronavirus.
Pope composes prayer to Mary during coronavirus pandemic March 11, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News Here is a CNS translation of the prayer Pope Francis recited by video March 11 for a special Mass and act of prayer asking Mary to protect Italy and the world during of the coronavirus pandemic.
Baltimore seminarian returns from Rome as Marylanders prepare for coronavirus threat March 11, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Deacon Justin Gough, a Baltimore seminarian studying in Rome, has just returned home after spending the last few weeks amid the serious outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Italy — an experience that has taught him not to panic but also not to underestimate the threat of Covid-19.
Courage ministry offers support for those with same-sex attraction March 10, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Courage, an international apostolate of the Catholic Church endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family, emphasizes both the clarity of church teaching on human sexuality and charity to the person coming for help, Monsignor Farmer said.
Multiple efforts needed to get people off the street and under cover March 9, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Works of Mercy Catholic agencies and parishes are working to get people off the streets and into homes.
Pope chooses ‘synodality’ as theme for 2022 synod March 9, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will take place in October 2022, will have the theme: “For a synodal church: Communion, participation and mission.”
Maryland bishops: End criminal statute of limitations for interfering with abuse reporting March 6, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Maryland bishops are supporting a bill that would eliminate the criminal statute of limitations for those that prevent or interfere with the reporting of child sexual abuse.
Catholic students, others advocate for programs benefiting nonpublic schools in Annapolis March 6, 2020By Josephine von Dohlen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Nearly 1,000 Maryland students and teachers, including many Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, gathered in Annapolis to advocate for state programs benefiting nonpublic schools.
New Atlanta archbishop has deep roots in Baltimore March 5, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, a Conventual Franciscan priest tapped by Pope Francis March 5 to lead the Archdiocese of Atlanta, spent the early years of his ministry in the Baltimore area, serving as a religion teacher, guidance counselor and later principal of Archbishop Curley High School in the late 1970s and 1980s.
A divided court examines Louisiana abortion restrictions March 4, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News In oral arguments March 4, the Supreme Court justices expressed mixed views about a Louisiana law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a local hospital and if the abortion providers have the legal standing to challenge the state law on behalf of their patients.
As COVID-19 spreads, Catholic entities worldwide take precautions March 4, 2020By Bronwen Dachs Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News Catholic aid agencies are protecting their staff’s safety as they increase their worldwide efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
