RADIO INTERVIEW: Meeting St. John Paul II/Praying the rosary with St. John Paul II October 12, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview George Matysek speaking with Father Matthew Buening about his two encounters with St. John Paul II and also speaking with Gretchen Crowe, author of a book on St. John Paul II and the rosary.
Beatified teen showed that heaven is ‘attainable goal,’ cardinal says October 11, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Thousands sang and applauded as Italian teen Carlo Acutis was beatified in a town dear to him and to many Christians around the world: Assisi.
Teen was ‘influencer for God,’ mother says on eve of son’s beatification October 10, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News For Acutis’ mother, Antonia Salzano, the heartbreak that all parents experience over the loss of a child has been mingled with serenity and joy as she prepared to see her son beatified Oct. 10 at the Basilica of St. Francis.
A special family Mass, finches taking flight, and pretzel presents (7 Quick Takes) October 10, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our friend, Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J., celebrated a special Mass for my brother-in-law Eric, who died three years ago.
Cobra Kai and the transformative power of mercy October 9, 2020By Father T. Austin Murphy Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Diamonds in the Rough Cobra Kai has been a nice illustration of what can happen when we let go of the past and the devil’s desire to keep reminding us of it.
Bioethics questions emerge from experimental drug used in COVID-19 treatment October 9, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The treatment that President Donald Trump has received to fight COVID-19 has turned the focus on an experimental drug that shows promise in combating the coronavirus but is raising ethical questions about the cell line that helped researchers develop the medicine.
Catholic leaders ‘appalled’ by alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor October 9, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News A Michigan Catholic bishop and the leadership of the Adrian Dominican sisters offered prayers of thanksgiving that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was safe after the FBI foiled an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s chief executive.
Dundalk school bonds with county police as part of ‘Faith & Blue’ weekend October 9, 2020By Todd Karpovich Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video The student council at Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Dundalk presented Baltimore County police with a wagon full of snacks the morning of Oct. 9 to thank them for their service in the local community.
Battle against pandemic should inspire fight for life in all forms, Archbishop Lori says October 9, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Archbishop William E. Lori said this week that the country’s protracted battle against COVID-19 should strengthen the faithful’s commitment to the sanctity of life from protecting the unborn to opposing the death penalty.
Living the Gospel of Life October 9, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Respect Life We must not allow ourselves to be deluded into thinking that death is the way to deal with social challenges we face.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments October 9, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Local News, News Archbishop Lori announced clergy appointments, including naming Monsignor Jay O’Connor episcopal vicar for the Eastern Vicariate.
Cardinal offers defense after media reports raise more questions October 8, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News After he was asked to retire by Pope Francis for allegations of embezzlement, Cardinal Angelo Becciu denounced several media reports accusing him of using Vatican funds for other questionable purposes.
