Catholics must have religious liberty to ‘meet migrants’ basic human needs,’ bishops say February 27, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The ability of Catholic and other faith-based groups to “meet migrants’ basic human needs” at the U.S.-Mexico border is a religious liberty issue and must be defended, U.S. bishops said in recent statements.
5 things to know about Baltimore Catholic League basketball tournament February 27, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The 53rd Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off this weekend at Goucher College in Towson, featuring some of the best high school boys basketball talent in the nation.
Pope cancels another day of meetings because of flu symptoms February 27, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Saying Pope Francis was continuing to experience “mild flu-like symptoms,” the Vatican announced he had canceled his appointments again Feb. 26.
U.S. sociologist who has studied parishes, Catholic movements, women’s ministry looks forward to synod role February 27, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, World News Sociologist Tricia C. Bruce has dedicated her career to trying to understand American Catholics’ attitudes and behavior. She will draw on that experience in her new role as a consultor to the General Secretariat of the Synod, which she expects to include listening to diverse voices and considering broad questions, she said.
Sister Barbara Barry, O.S.F., dies at 89 February 26, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister Barbara Barry will be offered March 8 at St. Francis Convent in St. Francis, Wis. Sister Barbara (formerly known as Sister Agnes) died Jan. 27. She was 89.
Sister Kathleen Coll, S.S.J., dies at 89 February 26, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Kathleen served at The John Carroll School in Bel Air 1977-80. Elsewhere, she ministered in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Haiti.
Representantes de Baltimore realizan visita pastoral a El Salvador February 26, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español La reciente visita pastoral a El Salvador, que García ayudó a coordinar, fue diseñada para ayudar a los que se encuentran en el ministerio hispano en los Estados Unidos a entender mejor las realidades sociales, espirituales y culturales del este país centroamericano, así como para servir mejor a las personas de ascendencia salvadoreña en las diócesis católicas aquí.
Love makes room February 26, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Marriage & Family Life Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. shares some personal reflections on welcoming a sixth child to his family.
Organizaciones y autoridades eclesiásticas urgen para que la crisis migratoria se aborde desde la dignidad humana February 26, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: En Español En lugar de hiperpolitizar la frontera, los funcionarios deberían encontrar soluciones humanas y viables que protejan la dignidad y los derechos humanos de los migrantes, dijeron expertos que trabajan con migrantes en la frontera en un webinar el 21 de febrero.
Organizations, church officials urge migration crisis to be approached with human dignity February 26, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Instead of hyper-politicizing the border, officials should find humane and workable solutions that can protect the dignity and human rights of migrants, said experts who work with migrants at the border during a Feb. 21 webinar.
Radio Interview: A producer of ‘Cabrini’ discusses what inspired the new film February 26, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview, Saints Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Leo Severino, one of the producers of the movie, about what inspired the film and how it addresses the dignity of every person.
Vatican theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees focuses on ‘journey’ February 26, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News The Catholic Church’s focus for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024 highlights its need to walk alongside displaced persons and to convey to them God’s presence and guidance along their paths, the Vatican said.
