Sister Anne Black, D.C., studied, ministered in Emmitsburg September 20, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg Aug. 28 for Sister Anne Black, a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
Inaugural Faith Fest attracts 2,000 to Harford County September 18, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Video The inaugural Faith Fest in Harford County featured opportunities for worship, along with plenty of fun, family-friendly activities culminating in a colorful fireworks display.
Tintoretto and the Reform of the Church September 18, 2018By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire Tintoretto sheds considerable light on this issue of Apostolic weakness and strength in the very manner in which he has arranged the figures in his composition
Archbishop Lori hears faithful’s concerns about scandals September 18, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News In the five weeks after a Pennsylvania grand jury released a report detailing allegations of sexual abuse of more than 1,000 minors by 301 priests, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore visited more than a dozen locations in the archdiocese
Archbishop Lori with West Virginia’s faithful on ‘journey of healing, reconciliation and a hopeful future’ September 17, 2018By Colleen Rowan Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The goal of this investigation is to arrive at the truth and justice for the good of individuals involved and for the common good of the church we love,” Archbishop Lori said.
Discovering the power of faith formation programs September 15, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window On Catechetical Sunday, I am feeling so very grateful to our parish and the catechists who care so deeply about our children’s faith. We are definitely not alone on this journey.
Finding comfort in the Blessed Mother’s sorrow September 15, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Life is so good and full of so much wonder and joy. But life can also be difficult and painful and sad. When it is, we know we can go running to our Blessed Mother, and she will understand.
A visit to the Basilica, a message in a pancake, the joy of a soccer-less autumn, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 14, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Getting to daily Mass isn’t even a goal most of the time, but yesterday I managed to slip downtown to the Baltimore Basilica for Mass, and it was just what I needed.
Esperanza Center temporarily closed due to neighboring fire September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Local News, News Esperanza Center, a Catholic Charities outreach located on South Broadway in Fells Point, is temporarily closed due to a four-alarm fire Sept. 7 in the neighboring Budeke’s Paints building. It will remain closed until repairs are made and the building is safe.
Sister Joanne Frey, M.H.S.H., dies at almost 100 September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Mission Helper of the Sacred Heart Sister Joanne Frey – whose ministries took her from Texas, where she was a catechist to the children of migrant workers, to Washington, D.C., where she taught religious education to Caroline Kennedy – died Aug. 27.
Baltimore City to pay a portion of pro-life pregnancy center’s legal fees September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life The City of Baltimore will pay $1.1 million to cover some of the legal fees incurred by the Center for Pregnancy Concerns after the center won a protracted legal battle over a city law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives.
Good and bad ideas on church reform September 13, 2018By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary Charges against former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, and those who allegedly covered up his abuses and advanced him to an advisory role at the Vatican, must be investigated and proved or disproved.
