What all Hispanics lost in the tragedy of the El Paso massacre August 22, 2019By Moises Sandoval Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Reports from around the country show that all of us, whether Mexican Americans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Central or South Americans or Caribbean peoples, feel less safe, whether our roots in lands now in the U.S. go back, as mine, 325 years, or whether we are recent immigrants.
Bishop Brennan pledges to be ‘good shepherd’ for West Virginia August 22, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World News Noting that he is an “earthen vessel” who sometimes make mistakes, Bishop Mark E. Brennan said he wants to be a “good shepherd” for the people of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Friday abstinence for vegans/ Parents and nonchurch wedding August 21, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about Friday abstinence for vegans and what parents might do when their children want a nonchurch wedding.
New leaders to see Baltimore Archdiocese schools into 2020s August 21, 2019By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Nine Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have new principals for the 2019-20 school year. They include the first lay leaders of elementary schools in Frederick and Howard counties, and a new order of women religious providing direction at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Baynesville.
Basilica missionaries bringing Jesus to city streets August 20, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Colin Miller and Nathan Belk are spending their days walking through the streets of downtown Baltimore. They have a backpack in which they might carry some clean pairs of socks for a homeless person or a bottle of water. But they are also carrying with them the word of God and the presence of Christ.
Heroism and priesthood, Dachau and Amazonia August 20, 2019By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference The heroes of Dachau’s priest-barracks found a way to keep sacramental life alive, in full fidelity to the Church’s tradition. Is that impossible in Amazonia? Or elsewhere?
Sister Mary Rita Nangle, nurse and patient advocate August 19, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Sisters of Bon Secours Chapel in Marriottsville for Bon Secours Sister Mary Rita Nangle.
Names & Numbers: Summer milestones August 19, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News Included in this month’s Names and Numbers are some major milestones and anniversaries.
Orioles magic, cotton candy chips, cousin fun, love for pizza, and a sloth (7 Quick Takes) August 15, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window The Orioles suffered a terrible loss on Saturday evening, but we figured you can only go up from there. And who wants to be a fair-weather fan? So, we headed to Camden Yards on Sunday afternoon to cheer them on.
We need to have the open arms of Christ August 15, 2019By Patrick Sprankle Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary We need to be a better nation, too, and, with arms open like Jesus on the cross, be there to offer hope and healing and hospitality to our neighbors, our family in need.
Writing and self-doubt and a lesson from John Steinbeck August 14, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window There is nothing as intimidating as the blank page.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is holy day of obligation August 14, 2019By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Local News, News Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will offer special Masses for the Aug. 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation.
