Canadian Catholic leaders express sorrow over deaths of Indigenous children June 1, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver said he was “filled with deep sadness” after learning of the discovery of the bodies of more than 200 children buried on the site of what was once Canada’s large Indigenous residential school.
Pope promulgates revised canon law on crimes, punishments June 1, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect children, promote the investigation of allegations of clerical sexual abuse and punish offenders are included in a heavily revised section of the Code of Canon Law.
Minnesota foundation provides boost for students at five Catholic schools in Baltimore archdiocese June 1, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The high school class of 2021 in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will include nearly 40 students whose education included the assistance of scholarships that began in, of all places, Minnesota.
Sister Agnes Borkowski, OSF, who taught at home parish in Essex, dies at 93 June 1, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Agnes Borkowski, a Baltimore native and professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 72 years, died May 25.
New species of screech owl in Amazon named after Sister Dorothy Stang June 1, 2021By Lise Alves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Social Justice, World News Dubbed the Xingu screech owl, the little creature was given a scientific name of “Megascops stangiae” in honor of the late Sister Dorothy Stang, a U.S.-born Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
Louisiana Catholic church rolling out red carpet for lapsed gators June 1, 2021By Peter Finney Jr. Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Alligators are a dime a dozen in south Louisiana, but Father Stephen Dardis, pastor of Holy Family Church in Luling, said he was dutifully impressed by the ambitious journey of a 7-foot gator that ended within a few feet of the front steps of the church.
Listening for the Holy Spirit May 31, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The Holy Spirit is the unseen hero of the Visitation.
Memorial Day called a reminder to nation ‘we better protect’ our freedom May 30, 2021By Jennifer Barton Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Memorial Day is “for everyone who’s departed — military, nonmilitary, moms, dads, children,” stated Miller.
Muffin debates, vanishing chips, flossing, and cicadas (7 Quick Takes) May 29, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s almost June, and the strawberries and blueberries are just begging to be gobbled up.
Baltimore Archdiocese’s Irvington parish offers serene setting for COVID-19 vaccination clinic May 29, 2021By Matthew Liptak Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News More than one recipient found comfort while waiting for a COVID-19 vaccination May 28, thanks to the grace-filled setting of St. Joseph’s Passionist Monastery Church in Baltimore’s Irvington community.
Baltimore Basilica looks to next 200 years May 28, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News “I want the basilica to become the parish to the parishes of Baltimore,” Father Boric said. “I want this to be the place where all the parishes know they can come to pray and experience the beauty of our Catholic tradition.”
Retiring priests: Celebrating a combined three centuries of ministry May 27, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Vocations Six priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore who have combined for nearly 300 years of ministry will be retiring July 1. The Review profiles the six as their parishes bid them farewell.
