Pope accepts resignation of Maine bishop, names St. Mary’s Seminary grad as successor February 13, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland, Maine, and appointed as his successor Father James T. Ruggieri, a pastor in the Diocese of Providence, R.I.
Advice for child’s first camp experience February 13, 2024By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry As the summer approaches, many parents find themselves contemplating the idea of sending their child to camp for the first time. The decision can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for both parents and children.
Creative power must be used responsibly, pope tells academy February 13, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Scientific and technological abilities, which are the product of human creativity, are accelerating at such a rapid pace that people must decide how to use their creativity responsibly, Pope Francis said.
Draft modeling process for future of parishes in the city begins February 12, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come As the Seek the City planning process for parishes in Baltimore City moves into the draft modeling stage, the discussion moves from what “could” be done to what “should” be done, according to Auxiliary Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., urban vicar.
‘Baptism in a day’ welcomes unbaptized children into the faith February 12, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments Designed to make families feel welcome that had not had their children baptized for varying reasons, the baptism-in-a-day event included sacramental preparation, lunch, an invitation to become involved in parish life at the cathedral and the conferral of baptism during the 5 p.m. Mass – all within a four-hour period.
Pope asks artisans to show real value of things and people February 12, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Artisans teach the world that every material thing contains beauty, and that work gives people a little share in the creative action of God, Pope Francis said.
Radio Interview: Catholic Charities USA February 12, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Kerry Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, about how Catholic agencies fill the gaps in social services all around the country, all while looking at the people they serve in the image of God.
Once hostile, Argentine president brings Pope Francis his favorite sweets February 12, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Months after throwing verbal jabs at Pope Francis along the campaign train, Argentine President Javier Milei brought smiles and cookies to the Vatican for his highly anticipated meeting with the pope Feb. 12.
Prayer can change people’s hearts, pope says at canonization Mass February 12, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News St. María Antonia de Paz Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, devoted herself completely to helping others experience God’s closeness and compassion, Pope Francis said after he declared the 18th-century consecrated laywoman a saint.
Jailed Catholic activist’s attorney calls for Congress to investigate 5 aborted babies’ fate February 12, 2024By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Lawyers for Catholic pro-life activist Lauren Handy, who is facing a lengthy prison term for violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, are seeking to halt the destruction of the bodies of five unborn babies that Handy recovered from a Washington abortion clinic in 2022.
Seattle Archdiocese to consolidate, combine 136 Catholic parishes into 60 ‘parish families’ February 12, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News – Archbishop Paul D. Etienne Feb. 3 released the final list of parish families as part of the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Partners in the Gospel strategic planning initiative.
Priests must lighten load to rediscover joy, community, speakers say February 11, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vocations, World News Catholic priests in the West, overworked and understaffed, need a “change of mentality” to rediscover their calling to be agents of God’s love, a cardinal said.
