Vance repeats baseless claim about Haitian migrants disputed by state officials in his own party Blue Mass honors first responders, including two Baltimore firefighters who gave their lives Radio Interview: Baltimore archdiocese welcomes increasing number of seminarians Post-Dobbs, Catholic maternity homes provide critical support for moms in need Turtley Awesome: Immaculate Conception School students learn from Aquarium partnership Local News Blue Mass honors first responders, including two Baltimore firefighters who gave their lives Katie V. Jones September 16, 2024 Recognizing and honoring the work of police officers, first responders and firefighters from around the state, the Mass was celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori and included a presentation of colors, bagpipes and the singing of the national anthem. Radio Interview: Baltimore archdiocese welcomes increasing number of seminarians Catholic Review Staff September 16, 2024 George Matysek talks with Father Steven Roth about the increasing number of men stepping forward to discern a call to the priesthood and the impact that more priests is having on ministries throughout the archdiocese. Turtley Awesome: Immaculate Conception School students learn from Aquarium partnership Kevin J. Parks September 16, 2024 “Bubbles Cheeseball” was a baby diamondback terrapin raised by Cullen’s students as part of the National Aquarium in Baltimore’s Terrapins in the Classroom project, a three-year program through which students observe and collect data on the reptile’s weight and growth during the school year. Sister of Mercy Mary Judith Schmelz, chemistry professor and school administrator, dies at 99 Catholic Review Staff September 13, 2024 A funeral Mass was offered Sept. 11 at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart for Sister of Mercy Mary Judith Schmelz, who died Sept. 4 at Convent at Springwell, her community’s retirement home in Mount Washington. She was 99. More Local News World News Cardinal: Stamp shows importance of diplomatic relations with US Carol Glatz September 17, 2024 Issuing a Vatican postage stamp celebrating the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See is a sign of the importance the Vatican attributes to their relationship, said the president of the commission governing Vatican City State. As International Eucharistic Congress ends, Catholics can ‘shine their light’ amid world’s problems, says Bishop Cozzens Eduardo Campos Lima September 17, 2024 While the serious problems the world is facing are mostly beyond the control of the church, Catholics can “shine their light” and draw people to a path of peace and solidarity, said Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minn., the chairman of the board of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc. Arizona Christian leaders at prayer vigil call all to be peacemakers amid election tensions Tony Gutierrez September 17, 2024 Bishop John P. Dolan of Phoenix led the prayer service — the first of three being held throughout the state ahead of this year’s Nov. 5 elections — with six of his counterparts from other Christian denominations in Arizona. Pope recalls Israeli-American killed in Gaza, calls for hostages’ release Justin McLellan September 16, 2024 Pope Francis lamented the death of an Israeli-American hostage abducted by Hamas and called for the immediate release of all hostages being held in Gaza. More World News Commentary Pray and Do Not Worry Rita Buettner September 16, 2024 It was late afternoon, and my son and I were running late for an appointment—again. As we walked across the parking lot, a woman approached us. “Would you help me?” she said. I could see the distress in her eyes, and I could tell she really did need help. She… A Catholic’s guide to voting OSV News September 16, 2024 Voting: It is one of our most important responsibilities as citizens. Indeed, the church teaches that there are three primary responsibilities of all citizens: to pay taxes, to defend their country and to vote. Reflecting with St. Edith Stein on the nature of women Lauretta Brown September 12, 2024 Catholics today grapple with the role of women in the workforce as well as the role of the woman who is single by choice or circumstance. Question Corner: Is the annulment process just a way to get around the church’s prohibition on divorce? Jenna Marie Cooper September 11, 2024 In order to ensure that declarations of nullity are not simply “rubber stamped” or “cop outs,” the church has a specific process, carried out through the ministry of diocesan marriage tribunals, for investigating whether or not a marriage was invalid. Are you a media apostle? Sister Hosea Rupprecht September 10, 2024 The push to constantly create can take its toll on a person and his or her relationships, both with others and with God. More Commentary Featured Video Pope Francis said both U.S. presidential candidates hold anti-life views.
Blue Mass honors first responders, including two Baltimore firefighters who gave their lives Katie V. Jones September 16, 2024 Recognizing and honoring the work of police officers, first responders and firefighters from around the state, the Mass was celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori and included a presentation of colors, bagpipes and the singing of the national anthem.
Radio Interview: Baltimore archdiocese welcomes increasing number of seminarians Catholic Review Staff September 16, 2024 George Matysek talks with Father Steven Roth about the increasing number of men stepping forward to discern a call to the priesthood and the impact that more priests is having on ministries throughout the archdiocese.
Turtley Awesome: Immaculate Conception School students learn from Aquarium partnership Kevin J. Parks September 16, 2024 “Bubbles Cheeseball” was a baby diamondback terrapin raised by Cullen’s students as part of the National Aquarium in Baltimore’s Terrapins in the Classroom project, a three-year program through which students observe and collect data on the reptile’s weight and growth during the school year.
Sister of Mercy Mary Judith Schmelz, chemistry professor and school administrator, dies at 99 Catholic Review Staff September 13, 2024 A funeral Mass was offered Sept. 11 at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart for Sister of Mercy Mary Judith Schmelz, who died Sept. 4 at Convent at Springwell, her community’s retirement home in Mount Washington. She was 99.
Cardinal: Stamp shows importance of diplomatic relations with US Carol Glatz September 17, 2024 Issuing a Vatican postage stamp celebrating the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See is a sign of the importance the Vatican attributes to their relationship, said the president of the commission governing Vatican City State.
As International Eucharistic Congress ends, Catholics can ‘shine their light’ amid world’s problems, says Bishop Cozzens Eduardo Campos Lima September 17, 2024 While the serious problems the world is facing are mostly beyond the control of the church, Catholics can “shine their light” and draw people to a path of peace and solidarity, said Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minn., the chairman of the board of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc.
Arizona Christian leaders at prayer vigil call all to be peacemakers amid election tensions Tony Gutierrez September 17, 2024 Bishop John P. Dolan of Phoenix led the prayer service — the first of three being held throughout the state ahead of this year’s Nov. 5 elections — with six of his counterparts from other Christian denominations in Arizona.
Pope recalls Israeli-American killed in Gaza, calls for hostages’ release Justin McLellan September 16, 2024 Pope Francis lamented the death of an Israeli-American hostage abducted by Hamas and called for the immediate release of all hostages being held in Gaza.
Pray and Do Not Worry Rita Buettner September 16, 2024 It was late afternoon, and my son and I were running late for an appointment—again. As we walked across the parking lot, a woman approached us. “Would you help me?” she said. I could see the distress in her eyes, and I could tell she really did need help. She…
A Catholic’s guide to voting OSV News September 16, 2024 Voting: It is one of our most important responsibilities as citizens. Indeed, the church teaches that there are three primary responsibilities of all citizens: to pay taxes, to defend their country and to vote.
Reflecting with St. Edith Stein on the nature of women Lauretta Brown September 12, 2024 Catholics today grapple with the role of women in the workforce as well as the role of the woman who is single by choice or circumstance.
Question Corner: Is the annulment process just a way to get around the church’s prohibition on divorce? Jenna Marie Cooper September 11, 2024 In order to ensure that declarations of nullity are not simply “rubber stamped” or “cop outs,” the church has a specific process, carried out through the ministry of diocesan marriage tribunals, for investigating whether or not a marriage was invalid.
Are you a media apostle? Sister Hosea Rupprecht September 10, 2024 The push to constantly create can take its toll on a person and his or her relationships, both with others and with God.
