Bethlehem holy sites to be closed after COVID-19 reported at hotel March 5, 2020By Judith Sudilovksy Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem urged its faithful to cooperate with the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health, following its order March 5 to close all schools, universities, mosques and churches, including the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s field.
Forgive us our trespasses March 5, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Sin is a wound in the heart of an all-loving God. This should bring home to us the enormity and preciousness of God’s gift of mercy.
New Atlanta archbishop has deep roots in Baltimore March 5, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, a Conventual Franciscan priest tapped by Pope Francis March 5 to lead the Archdiocese of Atlanta, spent the early years of his ministry in the Baltimore area, serving as a religion teacher, guidance counselor and later principal of Archbishop Curley High School in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Nine ways to have fun in church March 4, 2020By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith I like to think God has a good sense of humor. So who says we can’t have fun in church?
A divided court examines Louisiana abortion restrictions March 4, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News In oral arguments March 4, the Supreme Court justices expressed mixed views about a Louisiana law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a local hospital and if the abortion providers have the legal standing to challenge the state law on behalf of their patients.
As COVID-19 spreads, Catholic entities worldwide take precautions March 4, 2020By Bronwen Dachs Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News Catholic aid agencies are protecting their staff’s safety as they increase their worldwide efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
Archdiocese’s compensation program aids abuse survivors March 4, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News When it comes to child sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of Baltimore for decades has offered counseling to anyone harmed by church personnel.
Pope has been diagnosed with cold; symptoms unrelated to other illness March 4, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has a common cold and has no symptoms that could be attributed to another illness, the Vatican said.
“Are you from Iowa?” March 3, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Lent, Open Window A chance meeting with strangers added light to this Lenten journey.
Lenten silence amid turmoil March 3, 2020By Effie Caldarola Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey, Guest Commentary, Lent In the midst of trial and worry, we seek the intimacy of this powerful and mysterious force we call God. Let Lent open us to grace, to see the big picture, even if it’s impossible to imagine 15 Milky Ways.
Archdiocese to suspend sign of peace, consecrated wine at Masses as coronavirus precautions March 3, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore is taking several steps this week to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus as more cases are reported in the United States.
Honors for Monsignor Phillips, now Scout chaplain emeritus March 3, 2020By Karen Sampson Hoffman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Scouting Scouting and faith were celebrated at the annual Archdiocesan Scout Mass and Presentation of Awards March 1. Boy Scouts from troops across the archdiocese were invited to St. Katharine Drexel Church to receive religious awards earned in the past year.
