Discovering the power of faith formation programs September 15, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window On Catechetical Sunday, I am feeling so very grateful to our parish and the catechists who care so deeply about our children’s faith. We are definitely not alone on this journey.
Finding comfort in the Blessed Mother’s sorrow September 15, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Life is so good and full of so much wonder and joy. But life can also be difficult and painful and sad. When it is, we know we can go running to our Blessed Mother, and she will understand.
A visit to the Basilica, a message in a pancake, the joy of a soccer-less autumn, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 14, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Getting to daily Mass isn’t even a goal most of the time, but yesterday I managed to slip downtown to the Baltimore Basilica for Mass, and it was just what I needed.
Esperanza Center temporarily closed due to neighboring fire September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Local News, News Esperanza Center, a Catholic Charities outreach located on South Broadway in Fells Point, is temporarily closed due to a four-alarm fire Sept. 7 in the neighboring Budeke’s Paints building. It will remain closed until repairs are made and the building is safe.
Sister Joanne Frey, M.H.S.H., dies at almost 100 September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Mission Helper of the Sacred Heart Sister Joanne Frey – whose ministries took her from Texas, where she was a catechist to the children of migrant workers, to Washington, D.C., where she taught religious education to Caroline Kennedy – died Aug. 27.
Baltimore City to pay a portion of pro-life pregnancy center’s legal fees September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life The City of Baltimore will pay $1.1 million to cover some of the legal fees incurred by the Center for Pregnancy Concerns after the center won a protracted legal battle over a city law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives.
Good and bad ideas on church reform September 13, 2018By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary Charges against former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, and those who allegedly covered up his abuses and advanced him to an advisory role at the Vatican, must be investigated and proved or disproved.
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Lori as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston September 13, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Following his acceptance of the letter of resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop William E. Lori apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Boots on the ground (but not on a field trip) September 12, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window It’s the rainiest week of the rainiest month of the rainiest year. At least it feels that way.
Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference is Sept. 14-15 September 12, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference is focused on helping people experience spiritual freedom.
Sweden’s Catholic past and future September 11, 2018By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary For the past 500 years, Catholicism has made little impression on Sweden. Yet perhaps even now in this ardently secular country, there are small signs of change.
Fabric of Faith: A Q&A with Theresa Conlan of Happy Nest Home Goods September 10, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Theresa Conlan of Happy Nest Home Goods is releasing her first cross stitch patterns this week! We took a few minutes to chat about her art, her business, and her faith.