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Prize-winning author at Catholic Charities event says poverty can be eliminated Katie V. Jones October 10, 2024 Dr. Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer prize-winning author of “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in America,” asserted that poverty can truly be eliminated. But it will require changes in law, habits and attitudes, he said during Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s second Journey to Social Justice symposium Oct. 9.
Archbishop Lori named honorary custodian of Baltimore Basilica Catholic Review Staff October 10, 2024 The Basilica of the Assumption Historic Trust named Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori as an Honorary Custodian of America’s First Catholic Cathedral during the trust’s annual fall meeting.
5 Things to Know about Maryland Question 1 Christopher Gunty October 10, 2024 The Maryland Catholic Conference, which represents the state’s Catholic bishops in Annapolis, is joining other local Catholic leaders in urging Marylanders to vote no on Question 1 – “The Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment.”
Monsignor James Hannon, known for pastoral outreach and planning, dies at 71 George P. Matysek Jr. October 9, 2024 Monsignor James W. Hannon, a former pastor and director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s clergy personnel office who was beloved for his pastoral presence to people, died Oct. 6.
Cordileone: San Francisco ballot measure on ‘reproductive freedom’ targets pro-life clinics OSV News October 11, 2024 Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco is urging all “faithful Catholics” to vote no on a November ballot proposition that he and other Catholic leaders say targets two pro-life clinics in the city.
Pope and Zelenskyy discuss repatriation of Ukrainian captives Justin McLellan October 11, 2024 Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for the third time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, focusing their discussion on the repatriation of Ukrainian nationals held in Russian captivity.
Archbishop Mésidor: Massacre, ongoing gang violence leave Haitian people ‘exhausted’ Gina Christian October 11, 2024 The metropolitan archbishop of Haiti is speaking out following an Oct. 3 massacre by armed gang members in that nation’s central western region, an attack that killed at least 115 and displaced some 6,000.
Family announces death of Ethel Kennedy at 96; she was devoted to family, slain husband’s legacy Kate Scanlon October 11, 2024 Ethel Kennedy, the widow of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, a human rights activist and mother of 11, died Oct. 10, her family said. She was 96.
Liturgical living is for adults, too Laura Kelly Fanucci October 11, 2024 Celebrating the church year can be as simple as changing your prayer habits in small ways or incorporating the liturgical seasons into daily life.
Finding meaning in wonder: A journey of the heart Brenda Noriega-flores October 10, 2024 By reflecting on our place in the world and articulating our understanding of ourselves in relation to God, we can chart a path toward the ultimate goal for every Christian: holiness.
A Mass of hope and sadness, and the necessary thing Elizabeth Scalia October 10, 2024 Muscular evangelization is not helped by a plethora of crumbling church buildings and sacraments going unbestowed amid dying congregations; evangelization requires energy, and bringing young, enthusiastic believers into community together begets exactly the happy vigor needed to effectively share the faith.
Thinking of Eric today Rita Buettner October 10, 2024 It has been seven years since my brother-in-law Eric died. It doesn’t feel that long, and yet it also feels like longer. Time can be so odd. Today, as we are missing him, I am thinking of how we never really lose the people we love. But I also know…
A father’s arms Rita Buettner October 9, 2024 Through their lives and actions, our fathers teach us about love – and especially about God’s love for us.
