Baltimore-based Josephites, zealous promoters of devotion to St. Joseph, elated by year dedicated to the saint March 16, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Radio Interview, Saints, Year of St. Joseph “We’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” said Father Fest, a former longtime pastor of St. Veronica in the Cherry Hill section of Baltimore who now serves as pastor of St. Joseph in Alexandria, Va. “St. Joseph is finally getting his due.”
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including new pastor in Catonsville March 16, 2021By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has announced clergy appointments, including a new pastor in Catonsville.
Ten Archdiocese of Baltimore churches designated pilgrimage sites during Year of St. Joseph March 16, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Year of St. Joseph Archbishop William E. Lori has designated ten churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore named for St. Joseph as official pilgrimage sites where people can pray and meditate during the Year of St. Joseph that runs through Dec. 8, 2021.
It’s time for Maryland to pass the Trust Act in support of immigrants March 16, 2021By Bill McCarthy Jr. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary, Hispanic Ministry, Immigration and Migration, Maryland General Assembly When we act to protect our immigrant neighbors through trust policies, we are also benefiting the common good.
Donating bodily remains/ Prayer when entering church March 16, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about donating your body to science and what prayers could be said when entering church.
Vaticano no permitirá que sacerdotes celebren Misa solos en San Pedro March 16, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: En Español El Vaticano suspenderá una práctica de algunos sacerdotes que celebran misa en la Basílica de San Pedro temprano cada mañana solos en un altar lateral solamente con un monaguillo.
Top Knight says group is ‘force for good,’ bolsters men’s faith, families March 15, 2021By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, World News Patrick Kelly’s formal installation as the 14th Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus is still off in the indefinite future because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he officially began his new job March 1 at the Knights’ headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut.
Vatican says no blessing gay unions, no negative judgment on gay people March 15, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News While homosexual men and women must be respected, any form of blessing a same-sex union is “illicit,” said the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Vatican ends practice of priests celebrating Mass alone in St. Peter’s March 15, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican is putting an end to the practice of priests going into St. Peter’s Basilica early every morning to celebrate their own Mass at a side altar with just an altar server.
Pie for Pi Day, gołąbki, drive-through confession, and Harry & Meghan (7 Quick Takes) March 13, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Pi Day is March 14, and the only question is how much pie—and which flavors—are we going to bake and eat this weekend.
Sister Anita Maleski, IHM, taught at St. Agnes School, dies at age 75 March 12, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Anita Maleski, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died March 3 at her home in Dupont, Pa. Sister Anita, who taught at St. Agnes School in Catonsville in the 1970s, was 75.
Treasured artifacts that belonged to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton return to Emmitsburg March 12, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Saints, Western Vicariate “They’re here to help us tell her story and make Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton more relatable,” said Rob Judge, executive director of the Seton Shrine.
