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St. Mary’s Seminary faculty member named coadjutor, future bishop of Oslo, Norway Gerry Jackson November 1, 2024 Sulpician Monsignor Fredrik Hansen, who also serves as assistant professor of pastoral studies at St. Mary’s Seminary, said he’s excited to return home and that his time in Baltimore has served him well.
Bishops mark Maryland Emancipation Day, affirm dignity of all Christopher Gunty October 31, 2024 The Catholic bishops of Maryland commemorated the 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day, affirming the dignity of every human person and noting that slavery was dehumanizing, reducing human beings to mere property.
CCHD collection vital for local anti-poverty organizations Gerry Jackson October 31, 2024 The Baltimore CCHD committee chairperson said the Nov. 16-17 collection in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore is a vital funding source for the local Catholic Campaign for Human Development chapter.
Baltimore County cemetery offers green burials Christopher Gunty October 31, 2024 Natural burial – or green burial, as it is sometimes called – is done without embalming, and uses either a biodegradable shroud only, made of cotton, linen, hemp, wool or other natural fibers, or a shroud and a biodegradable casket, made of bamboo or soft woods such as pine or bark.
On All Souls, pope prays at graves of children, miscarried infants Cindy Wooden November 2, 2024 Pope Francis prayed at the graves of children and of miscarried babies on the feast of All Souls before concelebrating Mass with several hundred mourners.
Joy, poverty endear a beloved ‘little’ community in Kansas to others Tom Hoopes November 2, 2024 Little Brothers and Little Sisters of the Lamb have made a big impact on those they have encountered for different reasons.
Hispanic Catholics’ enthusiasm for mission is ‘part of your DNA,’ says pope’s ambassador Marietha Góngora V. November 2, 2024 As Hispanic Heritage Month drew to a close, dozens of leaders of Catholic organizations and Hispanic pastoral leaders gathered at the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Washington, brought together by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church of and its Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs.
Host of new ‘The Rosary in a Year’ podcast hopes people ‘fall in love’ with the prayer Katie Yoder November 2, 2024 A new podcast about the rosary promises to deepen listeners’ love of the Marian devotion and draw them closer to Jesus and his mother, Mary, in the new year.
Question Corner: Do most people make it to heaven? Jenna Marie Cooper October 31, 2024 Jesus was trying to explain the goal and some possible pitfalls to avoid. He never suggests that he was giving us a breakdown of who attains salvation in terms of percentages.
Overseas dispatches Archbishop William E. Lori October 31, 2024 Participating in prayerful discussions with people from all over the world, I experienced many different perspectives and cultural expressions coupled with a common love for Christ, for the faith and for the Church.
Everyday Memories of Those Who’ve Gone Before Rita Buettner October 30, 2024 You never know what will make you remember the people you miss. Rainbows make me think of our late neighbors, John and Loretta. We shared such a beautiful rainbow with them one summer afternoon. Reaching up to close a window takes my mind to our friend Father Tom. He once…
Hard times coming, whoever wins George Weigel October 30, 2024 Given an ever-darkening international landscape and the pandering of both parties to our baser instincts, the realistic conclusion is that whoever wins the White House, hard times are coming.
Analysis: Permanent deacons are key to a ‘synodal missionary church’ — the synod needed them Kimberly Heatherington October 25, 2024 Most of the world’s dioceses do not have permanent deacons as envisioned by Vatican II — in fact, the United States alone accounts for almost 21,000 of the some 50,000 permanent deacons globally in the Catholic Church today.