Church’s stance on Medjugorje/ Can we receive Communion? April 24, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about the Catholic Church’s position on Medjugorje and when a reconciled married couple can receive Communion.
Beautiful Holy Week processions in Italy inspire faith April 24, 2019By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith It was completely rewarding to watch these hundreds of parishioners so devoted to their town parishes as they reenacted Jesus’ crucifixion.
Archdiocese publishes names of clergy accused of abuse after their death April 24, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore published April 24 an additional 23 names of priests who had been accused of child sexual abuse after they were deceased.
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.
