A letter to my godson March 22, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church When you love God and recognize that he’s given you a role on earth that is just for you to do, you’ll find he helps you achieve things for him that seem almost impossible.
Opening Curia posts to laity, pope is implementing Vatican II, experts say March 21, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A Vatican office led by a cardinal or archbishop has no more authority than one led by a layperson because all offices of the Roman Curia act in the name of the pope, said experts presenting Pope Francis’ new constitution on the Curia’s organization.
Major leaguer makes amends after smashing ball into pastor’s car March 21, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Driving along Putty Hill Avenue in Towson Feb. 17 on his way to buy some multivitamins, the pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville heard a loud crash and saw pieces of an outdoor mirror fly up onto his windshield and then off his Honda CR-V.
Pope promulgates Curia reform, emphasizing church’s missionary nature March 20, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Nine years after taking office, Pope Francis promulgated his constitution reforming the Roman Curia, a project he began with his international College of Cardinals shortly after taking office in 2013.
Gavel set symbolic of liberty created from historic wood March 20, 2022By Mary K. Tilghman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Religious Freedom In an interfaith service filled with pomp and patriotic fervor, a gavel set was dedicated to the gallant soldiers of the Maryland 400, also known as George Washington’s Old Line.
Shamrocks, soda bread, and two dates for mom and dad (7 Quick Takes) March 19, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window This year I decided we should have something Irish for our door.
Mother Lange awards presented March 18, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Black Catholic Ministries held its 25th annual awards celebration March 11, celebrating the leadership and service of Black Catholics in parishes throughout the archdiocese.
Russian Catholics cautious about opinions but welcome consecration to Mary March 18, 2022By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Although Russia’s Catholics hold different views about the conflict in Ukraine, a spokesman for the country’s bishops said all are united in welcoming Pope Francis’ plan to consecrate their country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary March 25 in a service at the Vatican.
British Parliament rejects amendment to allow assisted suicide March 18, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The British Parliament threw out an attempt to legalize assisted suicide in England and Wales.
Archbishop Gänswein defends retired pope, criticizes Munich abuse report March 17, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Archbishop Georg Gänswein, private secretary of retired Pope Benedict XVI, has defended his boss and criticized the Munich abuse report, which made international headlines when it was released in January.
Church’s outreach to refugees follows Jesus’ example, says USCCB committee March 17, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News The church’s charitable outreach to people fleeing war, political instability, poverty and other threats is a requirement for followers of Jesus, the Administrative Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a March 17 statement.
Pope speaks with Russian Orthodox patriarch March 17, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill spoke via video conference about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the hopes for a peaceful solution, the Vatican said.
