Sister Mary Theodore Baccala, S.S.N.D, dies at 89 October 27, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Theodore Baccala was offered Sept. 21 at Villa Assumpta in Towson. Sister Mary Theodore died Sept. 14. She was 89.
Archbishop Lori says Biden is ‘gravely wrong’ in pledge to codify Roe October 26, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, World News Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said President Joe Biden’s was “gravely wrong” in his recent comments pledging to make it a top priority to codify a national right to abortion.
Mass to honor six Black sainthood candidates October 26, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Saints For the second consecutive year, St. Ann in East Baltimore will host a special All Saints Day Mass Nov. 1 that will offer prayers for the canonization causes of six Black Americans.
Deacon Trautwein remembered for compassionate ministry October 26, 2022By Matthew Liptak Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Ralph Trautwein Sr. died Oct. 20 at age 82. Ordained June 15, 1996 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, he had served his entire diaconate at St. Ignatius in Hickory.
Catholic groups urge Biden to seek diplomacy with Putin, avoid nuclear war October 26, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Catholic organizations and religious orders are calling President Joe Biden to undertake diplomatic means to prevent nuclear war with Russia.
Pornography weakens the soul, pope tells young priests, seminarians October 26, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News After telling a funny story about receiving a cellphone decades ago that was “as big as a shoe,” Pope Francis went on to encourage young priests and seminarians to use technology and social media, but to avoid pornography at all costs.
Pope denounces attack in Congo, renews call for peace in Ukraine October 26, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis condemned an attack on a Congolese village that led to the deaths of seven people, including a nun, after gunman looted and burned homes and a local health center.
Sadness can serve as ‘alarm bell’ for life, pope says October 26, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Feelings of desolation and sadness are not signs of trials that may discourage Christians, they can be indispensable signs that point to dangers along the path toward happiness, Pope Francis said.
Four recognized for their work in the pro-life movement October 26, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Four new awardees were named this year as recipients of People of Life Awards, chosen by the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities for lifetime contributions to the pro-life cause.
Buccaneers coach earns bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Mary’s University October 26, 2022By Todd Karpovich Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Sports Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles recently completed his bachelor of science degree in youth and community development through the Center for Accelerated and Adult Education at Mount St. Mary’s University.
RADIO INTERVIEW: St. John Paul II Spiritual Center October 25, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Maxime Nogier, executive director of the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., about the long-reigning pontiff’s legacy and how the shrine supports people on a journey to Christ through the life and teachings of John Paul II.
Cries for peace can’t be ignored, pope says at interreligious meeting October 25, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News Standing in front of an ancient symbol of violent battles, Pope Francis and religious leaders from around the world echoed “the cry for peace” of people suffering the impact of conflicts around the world, but especially in Ukraine.
