Booming Hispanic ministry in Lansdowne adds to pastorate September 1, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News The Hispanic community based at St. Clement I is dominated by people from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. It includes families from Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Peru. The parish acknowledges unique devotions, such as Our Lady of the Cloud (Ecuador) and the Black Christ of Esquipulas (Guatemala).
After Afghanistan withdrawal, pope denounces attempts to impose democracy September 1, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Afghanistan, Feature, News, Vatican, World News In his first interview since undergoing surgery in July, Pope Francis criticized the Western attempts to impose democracy on other countries in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan.
St. Peter Julian Eymard: Apostle of the Eucharist August 31, 2021By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist, Fertile Soil, Saints In this Year of the Eucharist, no saint should figure more prominently than St. Peter Julian Eymard, the Apostle of the Eucharist.
Dioceses emerge from Hurricane Ida’s wrath as others prepare to help August 31, 2021By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Catholic Charities in and around the areas of Louisiana and Mississippi affected by Hurricane Ida — one of the most powerful storms to hit the continental U.S. since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 — are collecting donations as they prepare to help with the yet-unknown damage caused by the late August storm.
Diaspora and disease: Pope will face pressing issues on next trip abroad August 31, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Hungary and Slovakia could prove to be among his most challenging visits at a time when distrust in government authorities and the looming threat of the delta variant are leading the headlines.
Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools welcome back students August 30, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools After three months of virtual classes in spring 2020, and a 2020-21 year that included hybrid learning, schools welcomed children for regular school hours that will continue five days a week.
I found the treasure in a field August 30, 2021By Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Seniors If you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to do something truly counter-cultural and if you want to find fulfillment, cherish the elderly.
Improving from COVID-19, Cardinal Burke grateful for medical staff, prayers August 30, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, World News Cardinal Raymond L. Burke thanked health care workers as well as people who have been praying for him as he continues his recovery from COVID-19.
Afghanistan: Pope launches appeal for fasting, prayers for God’s mercy August 30, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Afghanistan, Feature, News, Vatican, World News With increased violence unfolding in Afghanistan, Pope Francis appealed to all Christians to fast and intensify their prayers.
All in-person learning returns as enrollment ticks upward in Archdiocese of Baltimore schools August 29, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Schools The resumption of all in-classroom instruction comes as enrollment has increased approximately 6 to 7 percent from last year.
Back-to-school prep, pandemic pets, and lots of chocolate (7 Quick Takes) August 29, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We traveled earlier in the week, and I came back to feeling completely unprepared for the school year that starts on Monday.
That time I helped my niece move into college August 28, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The stars aligned just right, and the morning of move-in, we waved goodbye to the farewell committee and headed north.
