Bishops stymied in response to abuse December 5, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, McCarrick Report We all wanted some definitive answers by now. God willing, February and June – the next U.S. bishops meeting – will bring the remedies that victim-survivors of sexual abuse, and the whole church, desperately need.
Time and presence December 5, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Pope Francis often tells us to accompany one another on the bumpy road of life. He means that we need to focus, not on ourselves, but on the other. This is what the gift of presence means.
Retrouvaille deepens faith, heals marriage of St. John Westminster parishioner December 5, 2018By Elizabeth Lowe Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Faces of Faith, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News In addition to helping his marriage, Lagonigro credits the ministry with deepening his faith. He described Retrouvaille as a “shot of adrenaline” for his faith.
Southern Anne Arundel pastorate in the making boosts seminarian-led outreach December 4, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video Coordinated by the seminarians’ Peace and Justice Committee, the Christmas gift-giving program benefits students from Baltimore’s Mother Seton Academy and children whose families are clients of Project PLASE, which addresses homelessness in Baltimore.
The church and single parents/ Realistic portrayal of Crucifixion December 4, 2018By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about single parents and depictions of the Crucifixion.
Advent: It’s the most wonderful time of the year December 3, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Advent simply nudges us to make space in our lives for Jesus. It assures us that the Son of God is coming.
Former Mercy High coach charged with sexual abuse of a student December 3, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News A former part-time coach for Mercy High School in Baltimore has been charged with the sexual abuse of a student.
Thanks to Coach Clatchey, Mount St. Joseph alums dot the basketball map December 3, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The University of Maryland men’s basketball team which plays in Baltimore Dec. 8 includes two starters from Mount St. Joseph High, where coach Pat Clatchey has built a distinctive record of success.
Deacon Dean Lopata, Severna Park minister, dies at 74 December 3, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized Deacon Dean Lopata, who served as a deacon in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for nearly 21 years, died Nov. 7 at age 74.
Sister Jamesann McCue, I.H.M., dies at 90 December 3, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Jamesann served as a teacher in schools in Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, Florida, Maryland, Peru and in the Archdiocese of Baltimore at St. Rita Elementary School in Dundalk from 1983 to 86.
Children of all ages December 3, 2018By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Kevin Parks, Catholic Review visual journalist, reflects on some recent assignments that bring the preciousness of life and joy into focus.
Advent, a time of preparation, begins Dec. 2 December 1, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore and around the world will mark the beginning of Advent Dec. 2 when the four-week period of preparation for the coming of Christ begins. It also marks the start of a new liturgical year in the Catholic Church.
