First Communions on hold, but preparation continues, online May 14, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News First Communion season should be in full swing, but social distancing has closed churches and put parish celebrations on hold.
Nigerian bishop: Murdered seminarian had courage of a martyr May 14, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News A murdered Nigerian seminarian had the courage of a martyr, his bishop said after three men were arrested for murder and kidnapping.
National shrine in Washington celebrates two 100-year milestones this year May 14, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News On May 16, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington — the largest Catholic church in North America and one of the 10 largest churches in the world — marks the 100th anniversary of the blessing of the land on which it was built.
Pope joins interreligious prayer, begging God to end pandemic May 14, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News At a time of global “tragedy and suffering” because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from the one God and father of all, Pope Francis said.
Diplomat recalls friendship with Hungarian cardinal who’s up for sainthood May 14, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Flood said having the opportunity to get to know the cardinal was deeply inspiring, and that his service as liaison officer was an was an honor and a privilege.
Breaking ground May 14, 2020By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Robyn Barberry shares poetic thoughts.
Archbishop Lori looks forward to reopening churches safely May 13, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore released May 12 comprehensive guidelines for Phase I of reopening parishes, along with a video informing parishioners about “What to Expect When You Return to Mass.”
Laudato Si’ Week is May 16-24 May 13, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the encyclical on the care for the environment, Laudato Si’, Pope Francis has invited Catholics to participate in a nine-day global campaign of prayer and action from May 16-24. The theme of the week is “everything is connected.”
Treat yourself to a moment of gratitude today May 12, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window What if carving out a few minutes every day to look back on the day with gratitude weren’t a requirement, but a special gift to yourself?
Pope to nurses, midwives: ‘Thank you for your service to humanity’ May 12, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The coronavirus pandemic has drawn well-deserved attention to nurses and midwives, who are among “the saints next door,” dedicated to helping people in some of the most joyful or painful moments of their lives, Pope Francis said.
The one who loved us first May 12, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God is love. He loved us first – and loves us forever. He knows us best, seeing deep within us to all we are and all we can be. He sees us and loves us fully. He holds us – and the past, present and future – in his hands.
German bishops reject COVID-19 ‘conspiracy theories’ by prominent clergy May 12, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Catholic bishops have distanced themselves from a letter in which several prominent Catholic clergy warned there were attempts to use the COVID-19 pandemic to create a “world government beyond all control.”
