Wording of Nicene Creed/ Conflicted about cremation February 15, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about language in the Nicene Creed and the Catholic position on cremation.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including new pastors February 15, 2021By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has announced clergy appointments, including new pastors in Arbutus and Baltimore.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Keeping your marriage happy, healthy and holy February 15, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Radio Interview Christopher Gunty spoke with Edward Herrera of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Office of Marriage and Family Life about keeping your marriage happy, healthy and holy in these difficult times. With Ash Wednesday coming up, they also talk about family activities for Lent.
Papa: Cuaresma es tiempo para crecer en fe, esperanza, amor y compartir February 15, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: En Español Mientras los cristianos oran, ayunan y dan limosna durante la Cuaresma, también deben considerar sonreír y ofrecer una palabra amable a las personas que se sienten solas o tienen miedo por la pandemia del coronavirus, dijo el papa Francisco.
Spanish lawyers act to prevent removal of crosses by local officials February 15, 2021By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A group of Spanish lawyers has launched petitions and lawsuits to prevent the removal of crosses by local officials, after claims that Christian symbols are linked with the country’s former dictatorship.
Xin Nian Kuai Le! A Chinese dumpling recipe February 14, 2021By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes Remember way back at the beginning of the pandemic when we were all jockeying for yeast and discussing sourdough starters? It seems like a distant memory. Lately, I feel I’m thinking more about which local restaurant I want to support tonight.
Lent is time to grow in faith, hope, love and to share them, pope says February 14, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News As Christians pray, fast and give alms during Lent, they also should consider giving a smile and offering a kind word to people feeling alone or frightened because of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said.
Our Chinese New Year festivities and other highlights from the week (7 Quick Takes) February 12, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Welcome to the Year of the Ox.
Bishop sprays holy water from firetruck to ‘cleanse’ Colombian city February 12, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The bishop of a Colombian city that is suffering from a deadly spike in drug violence boarded a firetruck to spray the town’s main street with holy water and help to “cleanse it” of evil.
Lenten hymns and songs February 12, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Arts & Culture, Lent, Local News, News Looking for some good Lent hymns and songs to use for meditation and reflection? Here are some favorites.
Pope to celebrate Ash Wednesday at Vatican, skipping ‘station churches’ February 11, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, World News Pope Francis will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass Feb. 17 in St. Peter’s Basilica rather than making the traditional walk from the Church of St. Anselm to the Basilica of Santa Sabina on Rome’s Aventine Hill, the Vatican said.
Jesuit Father Linnane to retire from Loyola University Maryland at end of 2021-22 academic year February 11, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore announced Feb. 11 that Jesuit Father Brian F. Linnane, its president since 2005, will retire at the conclusion of the 2021-22 academic year.