Vatican publishes letters to rabbis emphasizing pope’s respect for Judaism September 15, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has not devalued the Torah and does not question the fact that the Torah is crucial for modern Judaism, Cardinal Kurt Koch told two prominent Jewish leaders.
Names & Numbers: Catholic schools tout good news September 15, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News, Schools This edition of Names & Numbers highlights good news in our Catholic schools.
National shrine’s Mass ends 100th anniversary celebration September 15, 2021By Maureen Boyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News During the closing Mass of the centennial year commemorating the 100th anniversary of the placing of the foundation stone of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory encouraged Catholics to reflect on Mary as the Mother of God and the entire church.
Pope: Bishops must handle Communion debate as shepherds, not with censures September 15, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The debate about denying Communion to politicians who support abortion must be handled in a pastoral way, not by public condemnations that seek to “excommunicate” Catholics who are not in line with church teaching, Pope Francis said.
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast speakers emphasize evangelism, unity September 15, 2021By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Evangelism and Christian unity were the main topics at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Sept. 14, an event which often puts more emphasis on politics and pro-life advocacy.
El Vaticano publica guía para que diócesis comiencen camino sinodal September 15, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: En Español El Vaticano ha publicado un documento preparatorio y un “manual” para las diócesis, como parte de la preparación de la iglesia mundial para la asamblea del Sínodo de los Obispos de 2023, abordando el tema “Por una Iglesia sinodal: comunión, participación y misión”.
Pope reminds Roma community, young people that church is their home September 15, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, World News Pope Francis made sure that while the world often disregards the young and the marginalized, in the Catholic Church, “no one ought ever to feel out of place or set aside.”
No sorrow too great for our Mother September 14, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window There’s no grief we can bring to our Blessed Mother that she doesn’t understand.
Sister Laurine Haley, S.P., who served at St. Clement I, Lansdowne, dies at 93 September 14, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Laurine, who served as guidance counselor, 1972-73, and director of religious education, 1973-78, at St. Clement I, Lansdowne, died Sept. 6 at Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods in Indiana.
New Swiss Guard barracks will allow room for families, maybe female guards September 14, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Swiss Guard’s main duties are providing security services, protecting the pope and his residence and offering honor guard duty at the main entrances to Vatican City State, at public audiences, Masses and diplomatic receptions.
Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference set for Oct. 2 September 14, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News Women from across the Archdiocese of Baltimore and throughout Maryland will gather once again for this year’s conference, set for Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph in Fullerton.
Modern miracle workers September 14, 2021By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom I suggest that we take some time in prayer to thank God for our various healing professions. I hope we will see them as expressions of God’s healing love and power.
