The Ratzinger Diagnosis April 24, 2019By George Weigel Filed Under: Blog, The Catholic Difference The Pope Emeritus did the Church a service by offering a diagnosis of the abuse crisis that should be taken seriously by anyone serious about healing the wounds inflicted on the Body of Christ by the abuse of Holy Orders for wicked, self-indulgent purposes.
Deacon Alan M. Rose, who ministered in hospice and prisons, dies at 88 April 23, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Alan M. Rose, who ministered to prisoners on death row, helped one convert to the Catholic faith and made family history in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died April 14, at age 88.
Future priest hopes to offer ‘authentic witness’ to Gospel April 22, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations “I deeply desire to be an authentic witness to the Gospel and show others and guide others to understand that the church helps us be the authentic witness,” Deacon Himes said.
Road to redemption April 21, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News Living in East Baltimore, Steven Allbright had plenty of options where he could come into the Catholic Church. Something about Historic St. Francis Xavier, however, set it apart.
The power of a conversation April 19, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window On Good Friday it is hard to see the beauty through the darkness and the grief. On Good Friday it is finished. We have faith. We know that Easter will bring incredible joy. We know that not all is lost—that life wins out over death, that love overcomes all evil.
Five ways to keep Jesus in Easter April 19, 2019By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Here are a few ways we can exercise our faith and have a little Easter fun.
Baltimore native Sister Mary Olivia Baranoski, C.S.S.F., dies at 86 April 19, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered at the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel in Lodi, N.J., for Felician Sister Mary Olivia Baranoski, who died Jan. 23 at age 86.
Bishops Triduum schedules April 18, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori and the auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will celebrate Triduum liturgies at the following locations:
Seeing abortion April 18, 2019By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Blog, Word on Fire In 1850, lots of good and thoughtful people defended the institution of slavery. Now, only insane people would. In 2019, lots of decent and thoughtful people defend the pro-choice position. One can only hope that these recent laws, and this viscerally disturbing film, will hasten the day when only insane people would.
Issues of concern to Catholics advance in 2019 Maryland General Assembly April 18, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly ended with last-minute wins on issues that the Maryland Catholic Conference was watching.
House Speaker’s funeral held at Annapolis church April 17, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Local News, News A funeral program for Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, who died April 7 at age 72, filled St. John Neumann Church in Annapolis April 16.
Archbishop Lori shares Holy Week message April 17, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Accountability News Releases, Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori shared the following video message with the people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore April 17. A full transcript follows.
