Pope recognizes miracle in sainthood cause of young tech whiz February 25, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Pope Francis formally recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who the pope has said is a role model for young men and women today.
‘V Encuentro’ looks at training Hispanic Catholic leaders February 25, 2020By Miguel Vivanco Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News More than 100 Hispanic Catholic leaders – responsible for implementing the conclusions from the V Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry – accepted the challenge of working on the training of new missionary disciples who will be making up the Hispanic leadership over the next three decades.
Marianists to withdraw from St. Joseph, Sykesville February 24, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News Citing a declining and aging population of priests and brothers within its congregation, the Marianists announced Feb. 22-23 they will withdraw from St. Joseph in Sykesville June 30.
Francis Lori, father of Archbishop Lori, dies at 98 February 24, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Francis Lori, father of Archbishop William E. Lori, died Feb. 24 in Indiana, surrounded by the archbishop and other members of his family.
Jean Vanier had ‘manipulative’ sexual relationships with six women February 22, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Jean Vanier, founder of the ecumenical L’Arche communities that provide group homes and spiritual support for people with intellectual disabilities, used his status to have “manipulative” sexual relationships with at least six women, concludes an internal investigation commissioned by the organization.
Pope says revision of canon law section on crime, penalties is necessary February 21, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: News, World News The 12-year process of updating the Code of Canon Law section dealing with crimes and penalties was necessary “to make it more organic and responsive to new situations and problems,” Pope Francis said.
Priest hopes being in spotlight at Groban concert can inspire good February 21, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News A priest who sang at a Josh Groban concert has become a viral sensation.
Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience February 19, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said.
Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says February 19, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Filed Under: News, World News Boy Scout councils and units sponsored by Catholic parishes and other entities will not be affected by the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by the Boy Scouts of America, said the chairman of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Appeal for Catholic Ministries in gear February 19, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Appeal, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News The homeless and the hungry, children and the aged, seminarians, and chaplains at hospitals and prisons all benefit from the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual fundraising campaign, the Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries.
Roar from congregation greets Philadelphia’s new shepherd at installation February 19, 2020By Matthew Gambino Filed Under: News, World News “Never underestimate the power of the Spirit of God working in you, through you and despite you,” the new archbishop said.
Local Catholics are ready to ‘unfriend’ social media for Lent February 18, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Lent, Local News, News More Americans are embracing the concept of a “digital detox” as social media becomes more ubiquitous and at times more harmful; however, others are disconnecting with a distinctly Catholic twist.
