Take action against gun violence November 13, 2017By Christopher White Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary This year alone, over 13,000 people have died as a result of gun violence in this country. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 93 Americans is killed by guns each day based on data from the past five years.
Catholic Church sometimes has been part of racism problem, says Bishop Murry November 13, 2017By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Though the Catholic Church has responded to racism for many years, some leaders and church institutions have at times been part of the problem, said a bishop who is heading a committee against racism.
At Baltimore Mass, Cardinal Parolin praises USCCB for century of working for ‘a more just society’ November 13, 2017By Julie Asher Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video “The church in your country seeks to bring not only material assistance but also the spiritual balm of healing, comfort and hope to new waves of migrants and refugees who come knocking on America’s door,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
Aberdeen school showcases curriculum with STEM fair November 10, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Nearly 200 students at St. Joan of Arc School benefit from a STEM-focused learning environment.
Fair winds and following seas: A sailor remembered on Veterans Day November 10, 2017By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary Our soldiers, sailors and their families have, and will continue to sacrifice for our nation’s ideals. They do so willingly without fanfare or recognition.
A Golden Birthday, a gratitude garland, how mothers are dictionaries, and more (7 Quick Takes) November 9, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Our older son is 10 today—double digits! It’s his golden birthday (10 on the 10th), and he has been counting down the days, of course.
Director of ‘The Star’ aimed for fresh look at Nativity November 9, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Movie & Television Reviews Presenting the story of the Nativity from the perspective of the animals allowed the producers and director to see the well-known narrative from fresh eyes. In an interview for the “Catholic Baltimore” radio show, director Timothy Reckart discusses the goals of those who produced the movie, which opens Nov. 17.
A Q&A with a seminarian on his vocation to the priesthood November 8, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Feature, Open Window, Vocations During National Vocations Awareness Week, seminarian Tommy O’Donnell reflects on his vocation to the priesthood.
Least of These: Despite gains, barriers remain in overcoming bigotry November 8, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate “We can’t start without acknowledging the past,” Father Donald Sterling said. “We’ve got to go through a metanoia, a change of heart. It’s been woven into people’s consciousness, that this (racism) is alright, rather than us being responsive to each other as true brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Agoraphobia and Mass attendance/ Is sign of peace required? November 8, 2017By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner, Worship & Sacraments In the latest “Question Corner,” Father Doyle fields questions on agoraphobia and Mass attendance, and whether the sign of peace is required.
WEA celebrates success of students from Baltimore’s Catholic schools November 8, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, Ministry, News, Schools “The main ingredient is that our schools and students witness the presence of God every day,” said LaUanah King-Cassell, of Ss. James and John. “He is the fiber of everything we do.”
French Catholic school had profound impact November 8, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary In the early 1700s, Protestant settlers in Maryland had overtaken the Catholic settlers, and made the practice and teaching of the Catholic faith in the colony nearly impossible.
