Sister parishes in Baltimore, Columbia welcome release of archbishop’s reflection on racism January 21, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori introduced “The Journey to Racial Justice” to several hundred men, women and children who appeared to be part of the solution to the lingering systemic issues addressed in his latest pastoral reflection.
Archbishop’s new pastoral reflection acknowledges history of slavery and racism January 21, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori released Jan. 21 his second pastoral reflection in 12 months on the effects of racism on society. “The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action” was to be released by the archbishop at St. Bernardine Parish in West Baltimore on the day that commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Archdiocese of Baltimore has enthusiastic presence at March for Life January 19, 2019By Katie Sukeena Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The Archdiocese of Baltimore added to the massive pro-life presence Jan. 18 at the 46th annual March for Life and the youth rally and Mass that preceded it at Capital Arena.
The house that Renee Buettner built January 18, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Blog Amid the many influential coaches managing editor Paul McMullen encountered or worked with, Renee Buettner was a favorite.
Snow days, snowman building, a reading assignment, preparing for the Year of the Pig, and more (7 Quick Takes) January 17, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window With snow last weekend and more expected this weekend, we are all in snow mode.
One man’s meat January 17, 2019By John Garvey Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Intellect and Virtue Learning to speak and write clearly is essential to success in all the disciplines that young people are flocking to these days.
Archbishop Lori offers prayers at Hogan’s inauguration January 16, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Delivering the invocation at Gov. Lawrence Hogan Jr.’s second gubernatorial inauguration Jan. 16, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori asked God to bless Gov. Hogan and Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford with wisdom, courage and love.
The year an ice storm canceled my calculus exam January 15, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I was a senior in high school, and I was failing calculus. I had to be. I hadn’t understood a word the teacher had said for months, and I couldn’t recall passing a single quiz.
Archbishop Lori holds news briefing on clergy abuse crisis January 15, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, Video Archbishop William E. Lori and Bishop Adam Parker held a Jan. 15 news briefing at the Catholic Center to discuss the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s ongoing response to the clergy abuse crisis.
Recovering intimacy in a lonely world January 15, 2019By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Rather than “Thou shalt not” as its battle cry, the church can offer a genuinely positive vision of “the joy of love,” a holistic understanding of sex and intimacy for a society increasingly despairing about both.
Successor to St. John Vianney speaks of saint’s devotion to mercy January 15, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News During a Jan. 11 presentation at the Baltimore Basilica, the successor of St. John Vianney as the Curé of Ars in France described St. John Vianney’s commitment to the mercy of God.
New report highlights archdiocese’s response to child sexual abuse January 15, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Independent Review Board that assists the Archdiocese of Baltimore with child protection efforts issued the first of what will be annual reports regarding the archdiocese’s response to child sexual abuse within the church.
