Cardinal Dolan, delegation continue CNEWA visit in Israel and Palestine, following Iran’s attack April 15, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he and other members of a delegation traveling in Israel and Palestine “feel safe and secure” April 14, after Israel defended itself overnight from unprecedented Iranian drone strikes and missiles.
Eastertide joy turns to tears as Sydney Catholics mourn horrific knife attack’s victims April 15, 2024By Marilyn Rodrigues OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The joy of Eastertide has turned to shock and bewilderment across Sydney’s Catholic community in the wake of a deadly knife attack at Bondi Junction Westfield shopping center April 13, in which seven people were killed and a dozen injured, including a nine-month-old baby.
Pope pleads for military restraint in the Middle East April 15, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The morning after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, Pope Francis pleaded with nations to avoid a further escalation of the violence.
‘Blessed by Cancer’ social media evangelist, mother of 4 dies leaving powerful witness April 15, 2024By Zoey Maraist OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News Through the ups and downs of her illness, the Catholic wife and mother of four shared her story with her nearly 50,000 followers on social media using the powerful handle blessed_by_cancer.
Batter to Bliss: An inside look at wedding cakes April 15, 2024By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News Making a wedding cake requires lots of collaboration between the baker and the couple getting married.
Still listening: Seek the City proposal needs final feedback April 14, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come Catholics who worship at parishes in Baltimore City have the opportunity to weigh in on the proposal for Seek the City, the archdiocesan process underway for nearly two years to change the footprint of physical locations in the city while emphasizing a eucharistic vision and a renewed vision for the city church in Baltimore.
List of proposed parishes with mergers in Archdiocese of Baltimore April 14, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The Seek the City to Come proposal realigns Catholic parishes throughout Baltimore City and some nearby communities in Baltimore County. Each worship site will bring the Eucharistic vision to life anew. Pastoral leadership for each location would be determined in the future.
Mourners gather at Highlandtown church to remember fallen construction worker April 14, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Bridge Collapse, Feature, Local News, News In his homily at the Cabrera funeral Mass, Father Walker reflected on the fact that the construction workers lost their lives during Holy Week, a time when Christians recall Christ’s triumph over death.
Mexico City is ‘waiting room’ for migrants as they sort out legal situation before heading to border April 14, 2024By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News An increasing number of migrants are now staying put for long periods in Mexico City as they attempt to get their legal situations sorted out prior to risking crossing the U.S.–Mexico border — where drug cartels target them for kidnapping.
‘It will be breathtaking,’ Notre Dame’s chief architect says; iconic cathedral reopens Dec. 8 April 14, 2024By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News Since the rebuilding work began, all those involved on site have testified to the exceptional quality of the skills and spirit of Notre Dame’s craftsmen.
Sister Anne Marie Mack, past president of the Sisters of Bon Secours USA, dies at 76 April 13, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Bon Secours Sister Anne Marie Mack was offered April 10 at the Sisters of Bon Secours Chapel at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville. Sister Anne Marie died March 31. She was 76.
West Virginia diocese welcomes LOUDfence campaign of awareness, support for abuse victims April 13, 2024By Colleen Rowan OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston became the first diocese in the U.S. to participate in LOUDfence, which began with Mass that morning celebrated by Bishop Mark E. Brennan.
