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Dulaney Valley monastery welcomes two Carmelites
Following a year of postulancy, the 26-year-old woman became a novice, Sister Bridget of Holy Mystery, with the Carmelite Community of Baltimore.
Experts: New cannabis-schizophrenia study shows church must ‘take the lead’ addressing marijuana risks
As more U.S. states legalize recreational marijuana, a new study reveals strong links between cannabis addiction and schizophrenia in young males — a risk the Catholic Church must address, said Dr. Timothy Millea, chair of the health care policy committee for the Catholic Medical Association.
New York AG sues Red Rose Rescue over disruptive tactics at abortion clinics
The confrontational tactics of the Michigan-based pro-life group Red Rose Rescue have been met with a federal lawsuit from New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who accused the group’s activists of “terrorizing” patients and staff at abortion clinics in the state.
U.S. archbishops, cardinal call for reparation and prayer to Sacred Heart amid ‘blasphemy’
Two archbishops and a cardinal are calling on Catholics in the U.S. to pray and make reparations to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as a professional sports team plans to honor a group parodying women religious.
On World Day of Poor, be poor like those you serve, pope says
To recognize and address the poverty of others, Christians must become poor like the figure of Tobit from the Hebrew Bible, Pope Francis said.
Almost 7 in 10 Americans say biological sex, not gender identity, should determine sports participation
A growing majority of Americans say athletes should compete on men’s or women’s sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity, according to a June 12 Gallup poll.
At Baltimore conference, Bishop Cozzens says magnifying ‘stories of encounter’ ignites hearts for Jesus, missionary action
Speaking at the Catholic Media Association’s June 6-9 annual gathering in Baltimore, Bishop Cozzens asked Catholic communications professionals to support the National Eucharistic Revival underway through their own witness, and by magnifying “stories of encounter.”
Pope’s message of hope launched into space to orbit Earth
Pope Francis’ message of hope for humanity encased in a small satellite blasted off into space June 12 and soon will beam his words back to Earth.
Seek the City initiative wraps up listening phase
It’s an engaging time to be a part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Seek the City to Come initiative as it nears the completion of its “listening phase” with its “vision phase” on the horizon.
Celebration planned for Seek the City phase at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
To mark the end of the listening phase of Seek the City to Come, the Archdiocese of Baltimore invites Catholics to attend a June 27 celebration at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Pew: Online worship still satisfying, but in-person worship now more popular
A new study indicates Americans are pleased with virtual religious services, but more prefer to attend in person now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has officially ended.