The Seek the City to Come parish planning project undertaken by the Archdiocese of Baltimore addressed its task head on March 8, as more than 230 people gathered to build draft models of parish configurations.
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Baltimore native Conventual Franciscan Brother Gerry Seipp, dies at 80
A funeral Mass for Conventual Franciscan Brother Gerald “Gerry” Seipp will be offered March 18 at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City. The Baltimore native died March 11 in Granby, Conn. He was 80.
Sister Margaret Bauer, SSND, beloved former Frederick County teacher, dies at 104
A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Margaret J. Bauer will be offered March 15, 10 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Frederick on what would have been her 105th birthday. Sister Margaret, a beloved member of the community in Frederick, died March 9 at Stella Maris Nursing Home in Timonium.
Pope: Church must stop protecting abusers ‘who hide behind their position’
The work of protecting minors and other vulnerable people in the Catholic Church involves holding those in positions of power accountable for the abuse the commit, Pope Francis said.
Mexican presidential candidates sign bishops’ peace plan; front-runner voices objections
The Mexican bishops’ conference, the Society of Jesus and the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious of Mexico convened the country’s three presidential candidates March 11 to sign their National Agenda for Peace — a roadmap for pacifying Mexico and the starting point for dialogue with the next government.
Haiti’s prime minister resigns; nation’s chaos impacts everyone, including church
Amid the worst security crisis in Haiti in several years — one that has been particularly hard for church members — Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned after weeks of mounting chaos in the Caribbean nation.
Vatican’s top diplomat says Russia and Ukraine must negotiate
Pope Francis was not asking Ukraine to consider surrendering to Russia when he called for negotiations to end the war, but he was calling for both Russia and Ukraine to cease hostilities and engage in peace talks, the Vatican’s top diplomat said.
For persecuted Christians, hope is ‘our weapon, our shield,’ major archbishop says
Amid persecution, Christians must “be a sign of hope,” said the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
8 things to do during Eucharistic adoration
Suggestions for what to do during private eucharistic adoration.
Sister Sharon Slear advances passion for women’s empowerment
It’s no stretch to call School Sister of Notre Dame Sharon Slear a crusader for empowering women and the underdog.
New Catholic trade schools prepare vocational careers and spiritual vocations
Students pursue paths in construction, business, education and information technology. Graduates gain a foundation — once certified — for jobs immediately upon graduation or college study.
Ukrainian Catholic bishops, ambassador say Ukraine has ‘no choice but to defend’ itself
Ukraine’s Greek Catholic bishops, led by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, have said their nation will continue to fight Russian aggression, “notwithstanding the suggestions for need for negotiations coming from representatives of different countries, including the Holy Father himself.