You can’t play basketball over Zoom: a second grader’s take on virtual communication May 29, 2020By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Social distancing can be miserable, but at the very least we have each other.
Faith leaders call for ‘Day of Mourning and Lament’ for victims of virus May 28, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News The Leadership Conference of Women Religious said May 27 it will join a group of over 100 national faith leaders — from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions — who have called for a National Day of Mourning and Lament June 1 for those who have died from COVID-19.
Archbishop Lori calls Knights founder a ‘visionary leader’ as miracle approved for beatification May 28, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori felt “great joy” when he heard the news that Pope Francis had accepted a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Archbishop Hebda, Archbishop Lori express sadness over death of George Floyd May 28, 2020By Maria Wiering Filed Under: News, World News “The sadness and pain are intense,” Archbishop Hebda said of the circumstances surrounding the May 25 death of George Floyd.
Father John Kemper, restorer of historic St. Mary’s Seminary Chapel, dies at 62 May 28, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sulpician Father John Kemper, the driving force behind the restoration of the historic St. Mary’s Seminary Chapel on Paca Street in Baltimore and a former superior for his religious society’s Province of the United States, died May 21 after an 18-month battle with esophageal cancer.
Howard County withdraws restrictions that would have curtailed Eucharist May 28, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News In an executive order issued May 26, the county executive of Howard County issued regulations for religious institutions that would seem to disallow the distribution of the Eucharist in Catholic churches. After the Archdiocese of Baltimore expressed “serious concerns” about the order, the county acknowledged that the restriction would be withdrawn.
Bianchi’s Wager May 27, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Fertile Soil Here’s my version of the wager. Embrace an authentic Catholic attitude and see how it impacts your life now.
A Child’s Coronavirus Prayer May 27, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window This weekend, my 10-year-old godson wrote a prayer.
Just what is the truth about Norma McCorvey? May 27, 2020By John Mulderig Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, World News While McCorvey’s real outlook and motivation remain elusive, two things can be said with certainty: first, that she was a complicated person and second, that everyone interviewed for filmmaker Nick Sweeney’s profile of McCorvey has an agenda of his or her own.
Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder May 27, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Knights of Columbus, News, World News Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, clearing the way for his beatification.
The incredible faith and strength of the maid of Orleans — St. Joan of Arc May 26, 2020By Effie Caldarola Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey, Guest Commentary Hundreds of years later, she inspires more questions than nearly any saint in history.
Buffalo sends seminarians to Baltimore May 26, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations Following an extensive review process, the Diocese of Buffalo has selected St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore – the first Roman Catholic seminary in the United States – for the academic and spiritual formation program for its seminarians, beginning in fall 2020.
