Supreme Court to reexamine contraceptive mandate for religious employers January 21, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News The Little Sisters of the Poor are once again going to the Supreme Court.
President Trump issues new guidance on prayer in public schools January 17, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: News, World News President Donald Trump announced his administration’s new guidance on prayer in public schools during a Jan. 16 event in the Oval Office on National Religious Freedom Day.
Campus ministry at Towson University among those planning parties to mark Cardinal Newman’s canonization October 9, 2019By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry The Catholic campus ministry at Towson University will celebrate the canonization with an Oct. 13 community festival outside the grounds of its Newman Center, 7909 York Road, Towson, MD 21204. The festival, which runs from noon to 7 p.m., is free and open to everyone. It will feature music, food, games and more.
Historic cross on public property can stay, Supreme Court rules June 20, 2019By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Religious Freedom, World News In a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of preserving a historic cross-shaped memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland saying the cross did not endorse religion.
Archbishop Lori and other bishops describe retreat as profound, inspiring January 10, 2019By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori said the retreat was prayerful, serious and a moment to strengthen the bonds of unity and communion among the bishops.
Use gift of freedom well, Archbishop Lori tells convocation delegates July 4, 2017By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Feature, Fortnight for Freedom, Local News, News, Religious Freedom In the July 3 closing Mass for the Fortnight for Freedom, Archbishop William E. Lori called on Catholics to thank God for the gift of freedom and to pray that they “use this gift well and wisely.”
