‘Full of grace’ December 2, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Saints We can never be the kind of missionary disciples our church needs if our lives are not set apart. For us to attract others to Christ, people must notice something different in us – a joy, a goodness and a love for God and others that makes people want to know more about what it means to be a Christian and how they, too, can encounter Christ.
Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomes 11 new seminarians December 2, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations There are 11 new seminarians preparing to become priests for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, bringing the total number of seminarians to 54.
Young adults talk synod around a bonfire December 2, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Synodality Sitting around a crackling bonfire and sipping hot apple cider, a group of young adults gathered outside St. John the Evangelist Church in Severna Park Nov. 5 to talk about the future of the Catholic Church and share their input regarding Pope Francis’ 2021-23 Synod on Synodality.
Clergy comfort students, community after tragic high school shooting December 2, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Many were not Catholic, but they arrived at St. Joseph Catholic Church the night of Nov. 30 nonetheless — first a trickle, then a steady stream.
Archbishop Lori, pro-lifers hopeful about outcome of Dobbs case, urge prayers for court December 2, 2021By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee Dec. 1 urged Catholics, people of other faiths and all people of goodwill to unite in prayer that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade in its eventual ruling on Mississippi’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Justices seem willing to allow Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban December 1, 2021By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News In the Supreme Court’s first major abortion case in decades – which looked at Mississippi’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy – the majority of justices Dec. 1 seemed willing to let that ban stay in place.
All eyes are on Supreme Court for its biggest abortion case in decades December 1, 2021By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News When the Supreme Court hears oral arguments Dec. 1 for the biggest abortion case in decades, all eyes — and ears — will be on the court.
St. Mary’s Seminary and Calvert Hall announce major gifts November 30, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Vocations St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park and Calvert Hall College High School in Towson separately announced recently they have received donations of $1 million and $1.35 million respectively.
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.”
After racist comments, Catholic University replaces stolen icon with copy November 30, 2021By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, World News The president of The Catholic University of America said the institution’s law school has replaced an icon of Mary holding Jesus that was stolen after some complained the image of Christ resembled George Floyd, a Black man killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis in May 2020.
Movie Review: ‘Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City’ November 30, 2021By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews In 2002, director Paul W. S. Anderson presided over the first big-screen adaptation of the zombie-themed videogame series “Resident Evil.”
Movie Review: ‘Encanto’ November 30, 2021By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Will viewers be charmed by “Encanto” (Disney)? For the most part, the answer is probably yes, though this vivacious animated musical does include content that could be of concern for the parents of impressionable kids.
