IND alumnae have plenty of memories to cherish June 30, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools From freshmen being paired with a “big sister” in the junior class to “The Big Game,” the Institute of Notre Dame established dozens of traditions during its 173 years as a Baltimore landmark.
U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope says June 30, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Catholic media outlets in the United States are called to break down barriers that prevent dialogue and honest communication between people and communities, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Lori’s official assignments include Monsignor O’Connor to Eastern Vicariate full time June 30, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News, Press Release, Priests and Deacons Archbishop William E. Lori announced clergy assignments, including Monsignor Jay O’Connor to Episcopal Vicar to the Eastern Vicariate on a full-time basis.
Catholic leaders denounce court’s rejection of federal death penalty appeal June 30, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: News, World News When the Supreme Court announced June 29 that it would not hear an appeal by federal death-row inmates challenging the method to be used in their upcoming executions, a longtime advocate against capital punishment said the court “abdicated its legal and moral responsibilities.”
San Francisco archbishop leads prayer, blesses site of toppled Serra statue June 29, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Several dozen people joined San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone as he led the rosary June 27 and recited the prayer of St. Michael the Archangel for protection from evil at the site of the now-toppled statue of St. Junipero Serra in the city’s Golden Gate Park.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion law June 29, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: News, Supreme Court, World News In a 5-4 decision June 29, the Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana law requiring that doctors who perform abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals could not stand.
Asylum at the border is ‘effectively over,’ El Paso bishop says June 29, 2020By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News After visiting a group of pregnant migrant women on the Mexico side of the border, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, issued strong words June 25 about the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” program and other restrictive immigration measures, saying that turning away those seeking asylum in the U.S. amounts to sending them to their death.
Why “What are the Bishops Doing About it?” is the Wrong Question June 27, 2020By Bishop Robert Barron Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Racial Justice, Word on Fire Great Catholic lawyers, great Catholic politicians, great Catholic university professors, great Catholic physicians and nurses, great Catholic investors and financiers, great Catholic law enforcement officers, great Catholic writers and critics, great Catholic entertainers, each in his or her special area of competence, is meant to bring Christ to the society and the culture.
Our first grill, a car parade from afar, a 49th anniversary gift, and birdcage liner (7 Quick Takes) June 26, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window In the excitement about getting pet birds, I have failed to acknowledge another significant change for our family. We got a grill.
Trump’s order on foster care backs partnerships with faith-based agencies June 26, 2020By Julie Asher Filed Under: News, World News President Donald Trump June 24 called for creating partnerships between state agencies and public, private, faith-based and community organizations “to help keep families together and, when that is not possible, to find children forever families.”
Making a real hash of things June 26, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Maybe today you’re looking for something even more important than hash browns. Maybe you’re searching for hope or peace or comfort or an answer to a difficult problem.
‘Catholic Review Radio’ moving to new station June 25, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Uncategorized “Catholic Review Radio,” a news and interview show, will debut July 5 on 1160 AM and 103.1 FM WMET.
