Vatican at U.N.: Risk of nuclear war is ‘at its highest in generations’ September 27, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Vatican, World News Speaking Sept. 26 during a high-level meeting on the elimination of nuclear weapons at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican foreign minister, called eliminating nuclear weapons a “moral imperative.”
Chance encounter showed Brooks Robinson’s Catholic spirit September 27, 2023By Gerry Jackson Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Sports What I remember most about Brooks Robinson aren’t my professional experiences with him, but a small moment that I think sums up why he’s so beloved in this town.
Baltimore’s beloved Brooks Robinson, Catholic convert, dies at 86 September 27, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Sports Brooks Robinson, the Hall of Fame third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles whose unmatched fielding prowess and dedication to his adopted hometown endeared him to generations of Baltimoreans, died Sept. 26. He was 86.
That Time We Met Brooks Robinson September 26, 2023By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our fifth grader went first, stepping up to meet Brooks Robinson who smiled and commented that our boy wasn’t in school.
Frank Bramble, 75, put his business skills to charitable use throughout archdiocese September 26, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Schools Francis “Frank” Paul Bramble Sr., a devoted father of six who was deeply involved in furthering Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Sept. 23 of a heart attack. The longtime financial services executive was 75.
Baltimore Basilica will host Marian Conference September 26, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News In celebration of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore will host a Marian conference Oct. 6-7.
Farm bill key to food security in U.S. and abroad, Catholic activists say September 26, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News The 2023 Farm Bill should prioritize food security measures both in the United States and abroad, Catholic activists said.
‘Heartbeat law’ ruling breathes new life into South Carolina’s pro-life movement September 26, 2023By SueAnn Howell OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News When the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld life-affirming legislation Aug. 23 with a 4-1 decision declaring as constitutional the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, it breathed new life into the pro-life movement in the Palmetto State.
Florida death-row inmate’s lawyers, bishops, advocacy groups urge stay on Oct. 3 execution September 26, 2023By Jean Gonzalez OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Florida’s Gov. Ron Desantis, on behalf of Florida’s citizens, has signed six warrants for execution since Jan. 24. Five men have died at the hands of the state since then. Michael Duane Zack, 54, is scheduled for execution Oct. 3.
Celebrating 19 years of marriage September 26, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Life is full of jumping spiders—and other things that are much more stressful and problematic. Nineteen years into marriage, I’m grateful that I don’t have to experience them alone.
How can I help? September 26, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church The best part was discovering that serving others can be more fun than spending the afternoon doing what you thought you wanted to do.
New artwork honors hero of Cumberland September 26, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Saints, Western Vicariate It took Scott a full year to design and sculpt the nearly three-foot statue of Blessed Seelos, which was erected in March at the Shrine of Ss. Peter in Paul. Blessed Seelos walked the very grounds where his likeness now stands, when he served as pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul and prefect of students at a Redemptorist seminary in Cumberland from 1857 to 1862.
