Baltimore archbishop, in homily for bishops’ opening Mass, says synodality should not avoid problems November 16, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Synodality, U.S. Bishops Meeting - Fall 2021, Video More than 200 bishops and archbishops and six cardinals concelebrated the opening Mass for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops fall assembly, as the prelates gathered in person for the first time since November 2019.
Cardinal Gregory challenges men of St. Bernardine to be ‘breath of hope’ November 16, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory challenged a group of Black Catholic men gathered for a special Nov. 14 liturgy at St. Bernardine in West Baltimore to be “a breath of hope in the lives of so many people – beginning within your own families.”
Pope thanks reporters for speaking truth, giving voice to abuse victims November 16, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Honoring two reporters who have covered the Vatican for more than 40 years, Pope Francis paid tribute to all journalists who work to explain what is going on in the world and “make it less obscure.”
Pope urges Ratzinger Prize winners to hold fast to truth like Pope Benedict November 16, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Honoring an Australian theologian, a French philosopher and two German theologians, Pope Francis prayed that they may continually be inspired by retired Pope Benedict XVI’s episcopal motto, “Cooperatores veritatis” — co-workers in the truth.
Men from around the country pray for end to abortion as bishops meet in Baltimore November 15, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, U.S. Bishops Meeting - Fall 2021 The marchers walked 1.6 miles from the abortion clinic to the Baltimore Renaissance Hotel, where they prayed the rosary outside the hotel in which U.S. bishops are meeting Nov. 15-18 for their fall general assembly.
Pastor of St. Leo pistol-whipped during robbery November 15, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Three days after he was pistol-whipped and robbed, the pastor of St. Leo the Great in Little Italy said he has been overwhelmed by support from his parish and the wider community as he heals from his injuries and takes time to come to terms with what happened.
Archbishop Lori will preach homily as U.S. bishops return to Baltimore November 12, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, U.S. Bishops Meeting - Fall 2021 When the U.S. bishops gather in person as a body for the first time since 2019 at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Nov. 15-17, one of the most anticipated topics is a document regarding the Eucharist.
Clarke Removed from MDDC Hall of Fame November 12, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Journalism, Local News, News The Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association has removed Edward J. Clarke, the late editor and owner of the Worcester Democrat, from its Hall of Fame after a review of his published work revealed vile commentary, extreme racism and the promotion of lynching.
Jesuit schools join faith-based voices on immigration, environment November 12, 2021By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News With the U.S. Capitol at his back, Darian Benitez Sanchez Nov. 8 told the story of how his father used to take him to high school math competitions on weekends in Arizona, where he attended the Jesuit-run Brophy College Preparatory high school, and how his dad would wait hours for him inside a locked car.
Times Square billboard will promote, celebrate ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast November 12, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bible, Feature, News, World News A billboard will go up in New York’s Times Square during Christmas and New Year’s to promote and celebrate the evermore popular podcast “The Bible in a Year,” but more is in store for the program that topped the charts shortly after its debut in January.
Assisi pilgrimage with the poor: Pope calls for open hands, open hearts November 12, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The pope’s pilgrimage to Assisi Nov. 12 was dedicated totally to the poor in preparation for the celebration Nov. 14 of the World Day of the Poor.
Archbishop Broglio blesses first copies of new edition of prayer book for military November 11, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services Nov. 9 blessed the first of 100,000 copies of the new sixth edition of the “Armed with the Faith” Catholic prayer book for members of the military.
