Is ‘purgatory’ in Bible?/ Kneel, sit or stand? December 7, 2020By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Divine Worship, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about purgatory and standing, sitting and kneeling at Mass.
Oils blessed, promises renewed at delayed chrism Mass September 15, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News Clergy and some lay faithful gathered Sept. 14 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland to participate in the chrism Mass at which Archbishop William E. Lori blesses sacramental oils used in parishes and where priests of the diocese traditionally renew their promises.
Priest said finding out his baptism, ordination were invalid was a blessing in disguise August 24, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, News, World News While Father Hood has now received his sacraments — he was baptized, confirmed and received the Eucharist on Aug. 9 and was ordained a transitional deacon Aug. 15 and a priest on Aug. 17 — his bigger concern now is those who received their sacraments from him, or thought they did.
Detroit priest’s invalid baptism had ripple effect, archdiocese says August 24, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, News, World News The Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking to contact anyone who may have received invalid sacraments after a priest of the archdiocese learned his own baptism as an infant 30 years ago was invalid.
Solemnity of the Assumption is not a holy day of obligation in 2020 August 13, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Divine Worship, Local News, News There are two reasons there is no obligation to attend Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary this year. First, when the feast falls on a Saturday or Monday (as it does this year), the obligation to attend Mass is lifted in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Second, Archbishop William E. Lori has issued a general dispensation from attending Mass during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican says baptisms that used a modified formula are not valid August 6, 2020By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Changing the words of the formula for baptism render the sacrament invalid, said the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
‘Music heals:’ Frederick County music minister’s podcast sponsors relief fund April 20, 2020By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Divine Worship, Local News, News, Western Vicariate, Worship & Sacraments Pastoral musicians and liturgical music publishers have jumped in to help struggling church musicians through “As Music Heals,” an emergency assistance fund.
Ijamsville composer strikes a chord with faithful amid sexual abuse crisis November 28, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate, Worship & Sacraments “How Can We Pray?” was written by Zachary Stachowski, director of music ministry at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Ijamsville, moved by the anger he felt immediately after the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on clergy sexual abuse was released in mid-August.
Liturgical music inspires people’s imagination, composer says July 17, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News Music “touches the heart” and brings another dimension to what people might hear in the homily, Father Manalo said.
Archdiocesan policy now allows for outdoor and other locations for weddings June 6, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News A new policy promulgated by Archbishop William E. Lori allows weddings at locations other than a parish church.
Holy Rosary offers encounter with God’s love on Divine Mercy Sunday April 9, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Video “It’s just so amazing and so beautiful seeing so many people taking advantage of the graces of this day,” said Elissa Voss.
Forgiveness is theme of Divine Mercy Sunday in Archdiocese of Baltimore April 6, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Local News, News Archbishop Lori will celebrate a 1:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Sunday Mass April 8 at Holy Rosary, home of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Divine Mercy Shrine.
