Courage ministry offers support for those with same-sex attraction March 10, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Courage, an international apostolate of the Catholic Church endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family, emphasizes both the clarity of church teaching on human sexuality and charity to the person coming for help, Monsignor Farmer said.
Pope urges priests to tend to sick, health care workers during epidemic March 10, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick and offer accompaniment to health care professionals and volunteers working during the coronavirus epidemic while also keeping themselves and others safe.
Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists through April 3 March 10, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, World News In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3.
Multiple efforts needed to get people off the street and under cover March 9, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Works of Mercy Catholic agencies and parishes are working to get people off the streets and into homes.
Vatican closes museums, beefs up measures to stop virus spread March 9, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, Video, World News The Vatican has instituted new measures and closures to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Pope chooses ‘synodality’ as theme for 2022 synod March 9, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will take place in October 2022, will have the theme: “For a synodal church: Communion, participation and mission.”
The black Catholic nun every American should know March 9, 2020By Shannen Dee Williams Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary As we celebrate women’s history month this March, I encourage every person to commit the name of Anne Marie Becraft and her revolutionary fight against slavery and racism in the American Catholic Church and nation at large to memory.
Missing the holy water March 8, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Dipping your fingers into holy water on your way into Mass seems like a small gesture until you can’t do it. There was no water there. I could bless myself with a waterless cross, but I missed that tangible encounter.
The deliciousness of meatless Fridays, a child’s innovation, a Shamrock shake, and signs of Lent (7 Quick Takes) March 7, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized I love Lenten Fridays so much that I always think I should give up something else besides meat those days.
Limitless love March 6, 2020By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom When we believe that we are made of the “stuff” of God, then we have the power to co-create our world again in God’s likeness. Our time is limited. Our love is not.
Maryland bishops: End criminal statute of limitations for interfering with abuse reporting March 6, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Maryland bishops are supporting a bill that would eliminate the criminal statute of limitations for those that prevent or interfere with the reporting of child sexual abuse.
Catholic students, others advocate for programs benefiting nonpublic schools in Annapolis March 6, 2020By Josephine von Dohlen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Nearly 1,000 Maryland students and teachers, including many Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, gathered in Annapolis to advocate for state programs benefiting nonpublic schools.
