Marriage of Mary and Joseph/Is it okay to attend a same-sex wedding? November 24, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields a question about the marriage of Mary and Joseph. He also discusses attending same-sex weddings.
Pope sends condolences to victims of Waukesha parade attack November 24, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the victims of a tragic attack at a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, that claimed the lives of six people and left dozens injured.
Change bad habits, protect the earth, help others, pope says in new book November 24, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News Despite the disappointing outcome of the COP26 summit on climate change, Pope Francis said he knows it is not too late for humanity to act to combat environment destruction and increasing poverty.
Leading voice for just treatment of African American Catholics dies at 75 November 24, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Racial Justice A funeral Mass was offered Nov. 23 at St. Peter Claver in West Baltimore for Dr. Beverly A. Carroll, a social justice advocate who spent her life raising her voice for African American Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the United States and the world.
NCYC presents a positive vision of the priesthood for Catholic youths November 23, 2021By Sean Gallagher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Holding a chalk board with “Arm Wrestle a Seminarian” written on it, seminarian Samuel Hansen barked his invitation while walking through the halls of the Indiana Convention Center Nov. 20, the final day of the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Párroco herido durante robo perdona a agresores, les pide dejar el crimen November 23, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español Tres días después de que lo golpearan con una pistola durante un robo, el párroco de la parroquia San Leo Magno en el barrio Pequeña Italia de Baltimore dijo que se sintió sorprendido por el apoyo de su parroquia y la comunidad en general mientras se recuperaba de sus heridas y dice que necesita tiempo para aceptar lo que sucedió.
Faith leaders call for ‘process of healing’ for community after verdict November 23, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A local Unitarian Universalist pastor and the head of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, which includes Kenosha, issued statements urging calm in the days ahead after a jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse Nov. 19 of all charges against him.
Iniciativa de extensión parroquial de Camina con madres necesitadas November 23, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español Erin Younkins, directora de la Oficina de Vida, Justicia y Paz del Instituto de Evangelización de la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore, dijo que hay 45 parroquias de la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore que ya participan activamente con la campaña Camina con madres necesitadas.
Parish-based outreach walks with moms in need November 23, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Erin Younkins, director of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Institute for Evangelization, said 45 parishes in the Baltimore archdiocese are already active in Walking with Moms in Need.
1,230 years of priestly service November 23, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Twenty-seven priests ordained for ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are marking a combined 1,230 years of service as they observe milestone jubilees.
Christmas supply chain issues opportunity for what matters November 23, 2021By Anna Jones Catholic News Service Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary If we can get back to the realization that Advent is fruitful because we have four weeks set aside to focus on hope in God’s promises, peace in God’s plan, joy in God’s providence, and love of the Lord and others, then maybe we’ll see it as gift of four weeks to slowly prepare for Jesus instead of a competition of liturgical living activities to complete.
This Advent, focus on presence not presents November 23, 2021By Katie Prejean McGrady Catholic News Service Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary If we can get back to the realization that Advent is fruitful because we have four weeks set aside to focus on hope in God’s promises, peace in God’s plan, joy in God’s providence, and love of the Lord and others, then maybe we’ll see it as gift of four weeks to slowly prepare for Jesus instead of a competition of liturgical living activities to complete.