Catholic Young Adult Kickball Tournament bigger than ever August 31, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Sports, Young Adult Ministry The second Catholic Young Adult Kickball Tournament, set for Sept. 16 at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park, is shaping up to be even bigger than last year’s inaugural event.
From St. Patrick’s to St. Patrick’s: New York cardinal makes anniversary pilgrimage to Ireland August 30, 2023By Sarah Mac Donald OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News The Archdiocese of Armagh’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the opening of St Patrick’s Cathedral culminated with Mass Aug. 27 celebrated by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York during which he paid tribute to the “cycle of evangelization” between Ireland and the United States.
For Virginia priest, ‘ale-vangelizing’ is chance to chat over a beer, meet people where they are August 17, 2023By Kristen L. Byrd OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News This spring Trapezium Brewing Co. in Petersburg, Va., launched the second release of his signature “Father Brian’s Bourbon Barrel Brown Ale,” where hundreds of family, friends and past parishioners toasted the beloved priest.
Lay parish missionaries indispensable co-workers in evangelization from the city to the prairie August 6, 2023By Robert Alan Glover OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News Lay men and women carrying out missionary work in parishes, either on a full time or volunteer basis, are helping Catholic clergy expand the evangelizing reach of their ministry wherever they are, from urban centers to prairie towns.
New poll on declining faith should prompt greater witness, experts say July 25, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News A new survey indicates belief in spiritual entities continues to decline in the U.S. — and evangelization leaders say the data is a call for Catholics to examine their own witness to their faith.
Sow seeds of faith, even when their fruits are not immediate, pope says July 17, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Even if the fruits are not immediately visible, Christians are called to sow seeds of faith in the world and people around them in their daily lives, Pope Francis said.
Dr. Joseph Thomas, ‘Unbound,’ and the ‘great adventure of blessings’ July 12, 2023By Mary Clifford Morrell Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Turning points are often the result of the workings of the Holy Spirit, as was the experience for Dr. Joseph Thomas, a parishioner of Church of the Resurrection, Ellicott City, and retired specialist in allergy and clinical immunology
Evangelizer’s strength comes from practicing what one preaches, pope says May 31, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The most powerful and effective method of evangelization is to live according to what one teaches and preaches, Pope Francis said.
Missionary of mercy priest: ‘Be Christ to all people’ in a world ‘hungry for the Word’ May 28, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News Whether he is chatting with fellow travelers, buying gift cards for the members of a flight crew or speaking to attendees at his popular “60 Minutes for Jesus” presentations, Father Sichko regularly travels every weekend — coast to coast and across the globe — with a simple aim.
Pray at Pentecost for courage to evangelize, pope says May 24, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians should pray on Pentecost that the Holy Spirit would give them the courage and strength to share the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Lori names new liaisons for Charismatic Renewal May 12, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has appointed Adam and Holly Novotny the new liaisons to the Charismatic Renewal for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Just a spark May 9, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Evangelization, Feature More than 500 people joined the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil at their local parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, a culmination of months of preparation for the sacraments of initiation, confirmation and reception into full communion with the church.