Biden administration outlines new plan to reduce migrant arrivals when Title 42 ends April 28, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The Biden administration announced April 27 new steps it would take in an effort to reduce migrant arrivals at the U.S.-Mexico border when Title 42 expires in May.
Archdiocesan gala returns with emphasis on education, honors April 28, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore revived the archdiocesan Medal of Honor, bestowing the award to 12 individuals at the Shine the Light Gala April 22.
Initiative’s goal is to help build connections between young Catholic adults and parishes April 28, 2023By John Shaughnessy OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, World News, Young Adult Ministry While young adults have overwhelmingly strayed from organized religion of all faiths and denominations, the blessings of a life in relationship with God are exactly what this 18- to 39-year-old age group is longing for in their lives.
Kansas enacts ‘born-alive’ bill after Legislature overrides governor’s veto April 27, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Lawmakers in the Kansas Legislature voted April 26 to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a “born-alive infants protection act.”
Notre Dame of Maryland University partners with Mount St. Mary’s University to address nursing shortage April 27, 2023By Mary K. Tilghman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News In response to nursing shortages growing more critical every year in Maryland, the leaders of Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore and Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg have signed a partnership to enable graduates of Mount St. Mary’s to earn their nursing degrees.
Washington state bans AR-15 sales, requires training and waiting period for new gun buys April 27, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Washington state enacted a new law April 25 banning the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons, or military-style semi-automatic firearms such as the AR-15, a weapon that has been used in some of the recent mass shootings in the United States.
Former House Speaker Casper Taylor leaves legacy of faith, service April 27, 2023By Mary Clifford Morrell Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate Former Speaker of Maryland’s House of Delegates Casper R. Taylor Jr., a frequent supporter of Catholic legislative concerns in state government and a former member of the administrative board of the Maryland Catholic Conference, died April 24. He was 88.
Annual Appeal aims to raise $8.2 million for ministries April 27, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Appeal, Feature, Giving, Local News, News The 2023 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries has received 12,356 gifts or pledges, bringing the total committed to more than $5.6 million, more than two-thirds toward a goal of $8.2 million.
Giving voice to voiceless highlights their God-given dignity, pope says April 27, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The life and ministry of the Catholic Church is enriched by listening to everyone, especially those who are often excluded by society, and by including their experiences and perspectives, Pope Francis said.
Educational diversity, Eucharistic devotion are strong features of 2023 class of new priests, report says April 26, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vocations, World News Ahead of an annual day of prayer for vocations, a newly released report shows what one researcher called greater “consistency of age,” more diverse educational backgrounds and a commitment to Eucharistic adoration among men preparing for priestly ordination.
Pope decides women will be voting members of Synod of Bishops April 26, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News At least three dozen women will be voting members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October, Pope Francis has decided.
Nuns, monks are ‘beating heart’ of the church, pope says April 26, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Vocations, World News As part of his series of talks about “zeal” for evangelization, Pope Francis spoke about nuns and monks.
