Picture this: Decluttering photo collection, holding on to memories February 3, 2021By Effie Caldarola Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, For the Journey Taking time to look through hundreds of old photos definitely brings one to God, the God who brought all these people — and these beautiful children — into my life.
Christianity without liturgy is absent of Christ, pope says February 3, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The liturgy is not a spectacle to be observed but a prayerful event where Christians encounter Christ’s presence in their lives, Pope Francis said.
The good and the ugly February 3, 2021By Sherita Thomas Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Racial Justice I am hopeful that the racism initiative will assist with ending the pattern of disregard seen too often displayed for Black lives. I hope this effort is a journey for the Archdiocese of Baltimore instead of just a project.
Long, rugged road of non-violence February 3, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Racial Justice Even those who have never participated in a protest can also lose sight of his nonviolent message by engaging in partisan bickering, by harboring angry thoughts or by choosing words that wound no less than swords.
PROGRESS REPORT: Mother Mary Lange Catholic School continues to take shape February 3, 2021By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized The coronavirus pandemic has not deterred the construction of Mother Mary Lange Catholic School, the first new Catholic school to be built in Baltimore City in almost 60 years.
Maryland March for Life going forward Feb. 4 February 3, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News While the 48th annual National March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 29 became a virtual event because of the coronavirus pandemic and the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, the Maryland March for Life continues to plan for a modified gathering Feb. 4 in Annapolis.
High school costs, as shown in annual CR survey, prove worthwhile investment February 3, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore continue to display their value, as shown in the Catholic Review’s annual survey of cost of attendance at non-public schools in its geographic footprint.
Pope talks about Iraq trip, Catholic journalism, church in U.S. February 2, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Pope Francis in Iraq, Vatican, Video, World News Asked about the role of U.S. Catholic journalists today, Pope Francis said, it is to promote unity and to “try to get people to talk to each other, reason together and seek the path of fraternity.”
Sister Mary Dee Smith, who taught in Baltimore Archdiocese for 30 years, dies at 81 February 2, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Mary Dee Smith, who entered the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart in 1965 and served 30 years in education in the Archdiocese of Baltimores, died Jan. 27 in Philadelphia. She was 81.
Pope adds Martha, Mary and Lazarus, church doctors to universal calendar February 2, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Recognizing their welcome of and witness to Christ, Pope Francis has approved changing the liturgical feast of St. Martha to include her sister and brother, Mary and Lazarus, on the church’s universal calendar of feast days.
Justice for unborn called first ‘foundational’ principle of pro-life movement February 1, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, Respect Life, World News Supreme Knight Carl Anderson urged the pro-life movement to remain committed to four foundational principles: justice, truth, democracy and compassion.
Papa: Catequistas deben defender enseñanzas de la iglesia February 1, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español La educación religiosa debe enfocarse en llevar a las personas a una relación personal con Cristo y construir una comunidad de creyentes donde se valoren los talentos de cada persona y donde todos salgan a compartir el Evangelio y servir a los pobres, dijo el papa Francisco.
