Ruth Bader Ginsburg is remembered as ‘jurist of historic stature’ September 19, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, Supreme Court, World News The second woman appointed to the court, who served there for more than 27 years, is primarily remembered for her pioneering work for gender equality and for writing pointed dissents and asking tough questions.
Archbishop Lori leads day of prayer for racial justice September 19, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated Mass at St. Peter Claver/St. Pius V Church in West Baltimore Sept. 13 to mark the feast of St. Peter Claver as a day of prayer for racial justice.
Berger Cookies, skating through virtual schooling, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 18, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized We might not have milk or pasta, but at least we have Berger cookies.
Archbishop Lori ‘greatly dismayed’ by court ruling impacting certain immigrants September 18, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori said he was “greatly dismayed” by the Sept. 14 decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals siding with President Donald Trump’s plan to end a particular immigration protection status that would have allowed people from six countries that have suffered disasters to remain in the United States.
Cologne cardinal warns German church’s Synodal Path could cause schism September 18, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Cologne Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki warned that the Synodal Path reform project could lead to a “German national church.”
Vandalism at El Paso Cathedral destroys nearly 90-year-old statue of Jesus September 17, 2020By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Authorities in El Paso, Texas, have apprehended a suspect who is said to have entered the border city’s St. Patrick Cathedral Sept. 15 and destroyed an almost 90-year statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Archbishop Spalding to go virtual after two students test positive for COVID19 September 17, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn has temporarily switched to remote instruction for all students after two of them tested positive for COVID19, school administrators wrote in a letter to parents this week.
Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month September 17, 2020By Daniel Zawodny Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News September ushers in waves of celebrations across much of Latin America as nine countries within the hemisphere celebrate their independence.
Movie Review: ‘Mulan’ September 16, 2020By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, World News The film is sprawling and picturesque. And, as scripted by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin, it salutes courage, solidarity and devotion to family while also showcasing the conversion of one of its villains.
Father Mankowski, who died suddenly Sept. 3, was ‘off-the-charts brilliant’ September 16, 2020By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Obituaries, The Catholic Difference He rarely expressed doubts about anything; but he displayed a great sensitivity to the doubts and confusions of those who had the humility to confess that they were at sea.
How to ‘steal’ heaven September 16, 2020By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Wit & Wisdom Like the Good Thief, you and I can “steal” heaven. It involves returning to the practice of our faith, going to church, receiving the sacraments, reading Scripture, and talking to God throughout the day in formal or informal prayers.
Severna Park school sustains Catholic identity through pandemic September 16, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Father Arnold and Casey Buckstaff, principal of St. John the Evangelist School, foster an environment that earned the school honors for its Catholic identity from the National Catholic Educational Association last spring.
