Catholic Charities leaders encounter face of Jesus USCCB, military archdiocese oppose VA’s proposed abortion services rule Parish, Catholic Charities supply water, food to Florida migrants after Ian Number of Baltimore seminarians hits four-decade high Archbishop Lori calls for ‘radical solidarity’ with pregnant women Local News Catholic Charities leaders encounter face of Jesus Christopher Gunty October 6, 2022 Catholic Charities leaders from around the country could watch renowned Canadian sculptor Timothy Paul Schmalz create a new piece depicting Jesus embracing a homeless person as they held their 2022 Annual Gathering in Baltimore Sept. 27-29. Number of Baltimore seminarians hits four-decade high George P. Matysek Jr. October 6, 2022 Ranging in age from 18 to their mid-40s, the total number of those preparing to become priests for the Archdiocese of Baltimore stands at 59 – a high not seen in four decades. Archbishop Lori calls for ‘radical solidarity’ with pregnant women Catholic News Service October 5, 2022 The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee called for a “radical solidarity” with pregnant women to protect and support them and their unborn child. Mass seeks saint’s protection, intercession for nation’s Sea Services Catholic News Service October 5, 2022 At a special Mass, which was broadcast live on EWTN, members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Public Health Service joined others in prayer to thank St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for her protection and to ask for her continued intercession for all Sea Services personnel and their families back home. More Local News World News USCCB, military archdiocese oppose VA’s proposed abortion services rule Catholic News Service October 6, 2022 The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Archdiocese for the Military Services have filed a joint statement objecting to a rule proposed by the Biden administration to allow abortions to be performed on demand in health programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Parish, Catholic Charities supply water, food to Florida migrants after Ian Tom Tracy October 6, 2022 Father Patrick O’Connor said his immigrant community, composed mostly of Mexican and Central American laborers, is most in need simply of food and water donations after Hurricane Ian, as the supply chain situation hasn’t been great. True discernment requires knowing oneself, pope says Junno Arocho Esteves October 5, 2022 During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 5, the pope said that knowing oneself requires “patient soul-searching” and the awareness of one’s “way of acting, of the feelings that dwell within us.” Swiss cardinal apologizes for Nazi reference in critique of Synodal Path Catholic News Service October 5, 2022 In a meeting with the president of the German bishops’ conference, Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch apologized for offending people and said he never intended to imply that supporters of the German church’s Synodal Path were doing something similar to what a group of Christian supporters of the Nazis did in the 1930s. More World News Commentary An open letter to the Synod General Secretary George Weigel October 5, 2022 Catholic schools in our inner-urban areas, like the new, state-of-the-art Mother Mary Lange School in Baltimore, are the most effective anti-poverty program the U.S. Church has ever devised — and they serve students from many religious backgrounds. Lessons to learn from St. Therese’s little way Rita Buettner September 30, 2022 St. Therese would nudge us to take on the little actions of daily life and see the value and the holiness in that service. ‘I have cancer, but cancer doesn’t have me:’ Denise Collins’ ovarian cancer journey Robyn Barberry September 29, 2022 Denise Collins chronicled her cancer treatment experience with awe-inspiring courage, relentless optimism and a good bit of humor. No flower goes unseen Effie Caldarola September 28, 2022 As we deepen our relationship with a God who cares about us so completely, it encourages us to pay more attention, not just to the beauty and glory of God’s bounty in our yard, but to the beauty of this earth so challenged right now. Egg-cellent adventures and other highlights from our week (7 Quick Takes) Rita Buettner September 25, 2022 Our younger son loves fresh eggs. So, when a local friend posted to Facebook that they had extra eggs from their chickens, I messaged her right away. More Commentary Featured Video The devil knows your “passwords”: Pope Francis spoke about the spiritual challenges of facing temptation during his weekly general audience Oct. 5.
Catholic Charities leaders encounter face of Jesus Christopher Gunty October 6, 2022 Catholic Charities leaders from around the country could watch renowned Canadian sculptor Timothy Paul Schmalz create a new piece depicting Jesus embracing a homeless person as they held their 2022 Annual Gathering in Baltimore Sept. 27-29.
Number of Baltimore seminarians hits four-decade high George P. Matysek Jr. October 6, 2022 Ranging in age from 18 to their mid-40s, the total number of those preparing to become priests for the Archdiocese of Baltimore stands at 59 – a high not seen in four decades.
Archbishop Lori calls for ‘radical solidarity’ with pregnant women Catholic News Service October 5, 2022 The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee called for a “radical solidarity” with pregnant women to protect and support them and their unborn child.
Mass seeks saint’s protection, intercession for nation’s Sea Services Catholic News Service October 5, 2022 At a special Mass, which was broadcast live on EWTN, members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Public Health Service joined others in prayer to thank St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for her protection and to ask for her continued intercession for all Sea Services personnel and their families back home.
USCCB, military archdiocese oppose VA’s proposed abortion services rule Catholic News Service October 6, 2022 The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Archdiocese for the Military Services have filed a joint statement objecting to a rule proposed by the Biden administration to allow abortions to be performed on demand in health programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Parish, Catholic Charities supply water, food to Florida migrants after Ian Tom Tracy October 6, 2022 Father Patrick O’Connor said his immigrant community, composed mostly of Mexican and Central American laborers, is most in need simply of food and water donations after Hurricane Ian, as the supply chain situation hasn’t been great.
True discernment requires knowing oneself, pope says Junno Arocho Esteves October 5, 2022 During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 5, the pope said that knowing oneself requires “patient soul-searching” and the awareness of one’s “way of acting, of the feelings that dwell within us.”
Swiss cardinal apologizes for Nazi reference in critique of Synodal Path Catholic News Service October 5, 2022 In a meeting with the president of the German bishops’ conference, Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch apologized for offending people and said he never intended to imply that supporters of the German church’s Synodal Path were doing something similar to what a group of Christian supporters of the Nazis did in the 1930s.
An open letter to the Synod General Secretary George Weigel October 5, 2022 Catholic schools in our inner-urban areas, like the new, state-of-the-art Mother Mary Lange School in Baltimore, are the most effective anti-poverty program the U.S. Church has ever devised — and they serve students from many religious backgrounds.
Lessons to learn from St. Therese’s little way Rita Buettner September 30, 2022 St. Therese would nudge us to take on the little actions of daily life and see the value and the holiness in that service.
‘I have cancer, but cancer doesn’t have me:’ Denise Collins’ ovarian cancer journey Robyn Barberry September 29, 2022 Denise Collins chronicled her cancer treatment experience with awe-inspiring courage, relentless optimism and a good bit of humor.
No flower goes unseen Effie Caldarola September 28, 2022 As we deepen our relationship with a God who cares about us so completely, it encourages us to pay more attention, not just to the beauty and glory of God’s bounty in our yard, but to the beauty of this earth so challenged right now.
Egg-cellent adventures and other highlights from our week (7 Quick Takes) Rita Buettner September 25, 2022 Our younger son loves fresh eggs. So, when a local friend posted to Facebook that they had extra eggs from their chickens, I messaged her right away.
