Mass in Maryland honors construction workers who died on job sites this past year April 29, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory wore a white hard hat instead of a bishop’s miter as he processed to the altar April 26 for the second annual Building Trades’ Workers Memorial Day Mass at St. Camillus Church in Silver Spring.
Catholic University of America dedicates ‘Angels Unawares’ sculpture April 28, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A monumental work of art depicting migrants and refugees seeking a home has found its own permanent home at a new plaza at The Catholic University of America.
MCC strongly criticizes Maryland legislature’s override of governor’s veto of abortion access expansion bill April 11, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life Calling it “a sad day for women’s health and safety in Maryland,” the Maryland Catholic Conference strongly criticized the state’s legislature for overriding Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill that will now become law and greatly expand abortion access in the state.
Prayer and action are essential in abortion struggle, Annapolis vigil participants say April 1, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life Before the Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers March 30 at St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis, Wilmington Bishop William E. Koenig reflected on the importance of prayer and action in confronting abortion and promoting a culture of life.
Maryland bishops lead Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers as legislature moves on sweeping abortion measures March 31, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life On the evening of March 30 a few blocks from the Maryland State House, about 90 people gathered to pray for a two-fold purpose at St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis at the Prayer Vigil for Life and Lawmakers. “As people of faith and followers of Christ, we turn to prayer,” said Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, one of five Catholic bishops serving Maryland who attended the vigil.
Cardinal joins Biden, and later Archbishop Gudziak, in praying for Ukraine March 3, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, Lent, News, World News As Pope Francis and Catholics throughout the world did on Ash Wednesday, March 2, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory prayed and expressed solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they are enduring a brutal Russian military invasion of their country.
Author hopes new book helps Catholics ‘achieve living portrait’ of Christ December 21, 2021By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, World News The idea for veteran Catholic author Russell Shaw’s latest book actually originated about 30 years ago.
Cardinal Gregory reflects on first year as member of College of Cardinals November 30, 2021By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News On Nov. 28, 2020, when Pope Francis elevated 13 new cardinals from around the world — including Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the archbishop of Washington — the pontiff reminded them of the importance of remaining as “a pastor close to your people.”
Quintuplets’ parents rely on Catholic faith in daily challenges May 8, 2021By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News When Patricia Eze jokes, “I have a full house,” she is not talking about a poker hand. On June 25, 2020, she delivered quintuplets at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Retired Senator Miller dies, remembered as ‘lion’ of Maryland’s Senate January 17, 2021By Mark Zimmermann Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Obituaries Retired Maryland State Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. – who had been the country’s longest-serving state senate president – died Jan. 15 at the age of 78 at his home in Chesapeake Beach from complications from prostate cancer.
‘We need the Lord to cast out demon of division in our nation,’ Washington cardinal says January 14, 2021By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News Celebrating a livestreamed Mass for the community of Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington Jan. 13, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory noted how sometimes the readings of the day “fit our lives so perfectly.”
Two Catholic members of Congress reflect on Capitol attack, work ahead January 11, 2021By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2020 Election, Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News Seeing the U.S. Capitol building being stormed by a rioting mob Jan. 6 brought a visceral reaction from Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican from Nebraska. Fortenberry, who is Catholic and often attends daily Mass at St. Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill, called the attack a “desecration.”
