At the forefront of the U.S. response to coronavirus is a devout Baltimore Catholic March 13, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News As Redfield helps lead the federal response to the growing threat of the coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, his pastor and friends say his years of work studying viruses along with his deep Catholic faith will help guide the country through the crisis.
Archbishop Lori issues dispensation for Mass attendance March 13, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori announced March 13 that he has dispensed all members of the faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass, including those parishioners who are ill, or suspect they are ill with a contagious illness, or who are concerned they may become ill by attending Mass.
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.
Coronavirus leads to Mass suspension in Seattle, dispensation in Kentucky March 12, 2020By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News The Archdiocese of Seattle became the first in the country to announce March 11 the temporary suspension of all public Masses to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Priest cites religious freedom violations in northern Nigeria March 11, 2020By Mark Pattison Filed Under: News, World News A priest who serves as director of the Justice, Development and Peace Commission in his diocese in northern Nigeria cited an ongoing series of religious freedom violations in his region of the country, which is majority Muslim.
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.
Outside Italy, European churches begin guidance to halt COVID-19 spread March 11, 2020By Simon Caldwell Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Catholic churches across Europe are suspending the sign of peace during Mass in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus.
Movie Review: ‘I Am Patrick’ March 11, 2020By Sister Hosea Rupprecht Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News, World News The reasons the church continues to honor the Apostle of Ireland more than 1,500 years after his death shine forth in the film “I Am Patrick” (CBN), a docudrama screening in theaters for two nights only, March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day — and March 18.
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.
Pope urges priests to tend to sick, health care workers during epidemic March 10, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick and offer accompaniment to health care professionals and volunteers working during the coronavirus epidemic while also keeping themselves and others safe.
