Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Lori as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston September 13, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Following his acceptance of the letter of resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop William E. Lori apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Boots on the ground (but not on a field trip) September 12, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window It’s the rainiest week of the rainiest month of the rainiest year. At least it feels that way.
Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference is Sept. 14-15 September 12, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference is focused on helping people experience spiritual freedom.
Sweden’s Catholic past and future September 11, 2018By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary For the past 500 years, Catholicism has made little impression on Sweden. Yet perhaps even now in this ardently secular country, there are small signs of change.
Fabric of Faith: A Q&A with Theresa Conlan of Happy Nest Home Goods September 10, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Theresa Conlan of Happy Nest Home Goods is releasing her first cross stitch patterns this week! We took a few minutes to chat about her art, her business, and her faith.
Dragon Boat races ‘brings out the best’ for Catholic Charities of Baltimore September 10, 2018By Lisa Harlow Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News A little rain – at some moments, actually, a lot of rain – didn’t keep paddlers or spectators away from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Sept. 8, for Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s’ 11th Biennial Dragon Boat Races.
New leaders take up service at eight Catholic schools September 10, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools Eight schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are under new leadership this year.
I have seen the face of Christ September 10, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary Many years ago, I read an essay that pointed out that the church – whose head is Christ – must have a dual nature: like Jesus, both divine and human. If the church were not human, it would not be riddled with sinners and all that sin brings into our lives; but if the church were not divine, it could not have lasted two millennia, the argument went.
Parishes, parishioners across Baltimore Archdiocese join day of prayer and fasting for reparation in abuse crisis September 8, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News At least 33 parishes responded to Archbishop William E. Lori’s call to prayer and repentance for the healing of victims of sexual abuse and the healing of the church. The archbishop called for Masses and fasting Sept. 7 as a day of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Forming leaders: New program at Maryvale Prep offers experience beyond classroom September 8, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools As director of Maryvale Preparatory School’s Leadership Institute, Mary Ellen Fise is dedicated to developing innovative methods that will form the lions of society.
Archdiocese adds names of 10 priests in Pennsylvania report to local list of accused priests September 7, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News As part of its ongoing commitment to accountability, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has added the names of 10 priests who were listed in the Pennsylvania grand jury report to its list of priests and religious credibly accused of child sexual abuse.
Clouds, a new school year, puzzles, fishing, when things fall apart, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 7, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Don’t you just love clouds? I don’t think I look up at the sky often enough. I saw this one last night, and I loved how it was lit up from behind like a lightbulb.
