Longing for an end to the school year and enjoying some stay-at-home fun (7 Quick Takes) June 5, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We are done with school, but school isn’t done with us. That’s been true for weeks, but it’s never been as true as it is today.
Knights ask Catholics to pray novena for national unity, end to racism June 5, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Knights of Columbus, News, Racial Justice, World News The Knights of Columbus called on the nation’s Catholics to participate in a novena beginning June 7 to pray for national unity and an end to racism amid the unrest following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
Birthday drive-by collecting donations for St. Philip Neri food pantry June 5, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Fertile Soil I am honored to be Faith’s godfather, but the roles have been reversed these past few weeks. She has been the one teaching me how to be a good Christian.
China makes preaching patriotism compulsory to reopen churches June 4, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Uncategorized, World News Catholics are upset about a directive from China’s communist government asking priests to “preach on patriotism” as a condition for reopening liturgical services, suspended earlier this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remembering Father Hull June 4, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Coronavirus, The Narthex Father Hull was an immense storehouse of knowledge and sharp as a tack even as he pushed 100.
Baltimore faith leaders call for peace and unity June 4, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Video Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori joined faith leaders from across the city June 3 to pray for peace and healing after more than a week of nationwide protests and unrest in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers.
After ‘taking a knee,’ border bishop gets a call from the pope June 4, 2020By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, Vatican, World News “The Holy Father said that he wanted to congratulate me for the words I am saying,” Bishop Seitz said,
A thank-you to our priests June 4, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Coronavirus, Fertile Soil I have an immense sense of gratitude, especially for our spiritual fathers, who helped keep the flame our faith alive during this time.
Josephites mourn loss of priests to virus, express sorrow over Floyd death June 3, 2020By Mark Zimmermann Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News, Racial Justice Josephite Father Frank Martin Hull and Father Joseph John McKinley, who both had lived at the Josephite Senior Residence in Washington.
Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue June 3, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, Respect Life, Vatican, Video, World News Observing with great concern the social unrest unfolding in the United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim to defend the sanctity of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.
A seed of hope June 2, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It brings with it a small reminder to hold onto hope—even when it might seem easier to give up.
Baltimore faith leaders to hold prayer service for justice, healing June 3 at St. Vincent de Paul June 2, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized Baltimore’s religious leaders will join civic and community leaders in praying for justice and peace during a June 3 gathering beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul in Baltimore.
