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.
Baltimore Archdiocese schools, families using 3D printers to help produce face shields March 30, 2020By Karen Sampson Hoffman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are stepping up to aid health care workers by helping to produce face shields desperately needed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bookstore Hero March 30, 2020By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional For the umpteenth millionth time, my mom saved the day.
A slice of apple cake a day to keep the quarantine blues away March 29, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Recipes Do you like to bake while in quarantine? Here is a recipe for a delicious apple cake.
Pie plate connection March 29, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Small acts of kindness show how connected we are – and can be – in a world that sometimes feels so focused on individual happiness.
Archbishop Lori acknowledges difficulties during coronavirus crisis March 28, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Lori discusses the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the Archdiocese of Baltimore.