Archbishop Blair advises cellphones cannot be used to administer sacraments April 1, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Administering the sacrament of reconciliation via cellphone is impermissible under church teaching, said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship.
Grief and loss in the time of COVID-19 April 1, 2020By Father Lawrence Johnson Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary Grief is an unwelcome but inevitable presence in our lives. And we will live through it.
No one is invincible: An unlikely coronavirus victim shares her story of struggle and survival April 1, 2020By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Coronavirus, Unconditional So many Americans believe that only the elderly and the immunocompromised are capable of contracting and becoming gravely ill from Covid-19. I, too, believed I was invincible until I saw a social media post written by a high school classmate, Tiffany Vega-Gibson.
Hospital CEO conducts virtual meeting with Baltimore priests on coronavirus March 31, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Speaking to more than 50 priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore during a March 31 online presentation, Smyth pointed out that most COVID-19 patients exhibit no symptoms in the first two to five days after they are infected. That’s when the risk of spreading the virus is greatest, he said.
Priest who died from virus called ‘great missionary among us’ March 31, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn March 28 announced the death of Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay, 49, who died the evening before from COVID-19.
Three kisses for Tomie dePaola March 31, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Saints We could never get enough of Tomie dePaola’s illustrations and stories. But what he has left behind for us will have to be enough to read over and over again.
As people are ordered to stay home, pope calls for help for homeless March 31, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News As national and local governments have been issuing stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis asked people to pray for and assist those who are homeless.
Pastors plan different ways to celebrate Holy Week in time of coronavirus March 31, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Lent, Local News, News Pastors around the Archdiocese of Baltimore are adapting to celebrating Mass without the presence of the faithful, but several admit that Holy Week this year will be very different as they adjust to continued restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Fauci is dedicated to public service, formed at Jesuit high school March 30, 2020By Peter Feuerherd Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has emerged for many as the voice of reason and integrity as the nation confronts the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Archdiocese Advises all Parishes to Close Churches Until Further Notice March 30, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Press Release Following today’s Executive Order by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Archbishop William E. Lori instructed that all parish churches be closed until further notice.
‘God’s perfect plan’ March 30, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Blog, Coronavirus, The Narthex “We all cried big, floppy tears and sang with broken voices to try and tell him how much he was adored,” Jordan Tippett said.
Catholic senior living centers learn to adapt amid unprecedented precautions March 30, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Baltimore Catholic organizations who run senior housing such as Catholic Charities and Mercy Health Services have taken aggressive steps to keep their residents safe.
