NCEA, other faith-based groups fight efforts to broaden scope of Title IX August 25, 2022By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, World News A number of Catholic and other faith-based associations and groups, including dioceses, have joined in supporting an amicus brief filed in a court case on how the Biden administration’s proposal to broaden the interpretation of Title IX provisions could affect nonprofit organizations, including private schools.
Prayer vigil planned for Oklahoma death-row inmate scheduled to die Aug. 25 August 25, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The Diocese of Tulsa joined calls by a coalition of faith leaders and others for the Oklahoma governor to commute the death sentence of James Allen Coddington, 50, scheduled to die by lethal injection Aug. 25 at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
Pope meeting off as Russian patriarch cancels visit to Kazakhstan August 25, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who was expected to meet Pope Francis at the Congress of World and Traditional Religions in Kazakhstan, will not attend the interreligious gathering in September, a senior Russian Orthodox bishop said.
Calvert Hall’s Kevin Ford, a teacher of the year for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, loves his job August 25, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Kevin Ford has a simple philosophy for teaching literature at Calvert Hall: Have fun.
Ukraine marks half a year of resistance and independence, but worries loom August 25, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News As Ukraine approached the 31st anniversary of its independence Aug. 24, it did so while embroiled in a bitter fight for that freedom, as it hit the six-month mark of defending itself against a Russian invasion.
Fullerton alum named teacher of the year while serving her alma mater August 25, 2022By Adam Zielonka Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Not only did Kristin Urbanski wind back up at St. Joseph years later, but in May she won the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year – becoming the first St. Joseph teacher to win the award, according to principal Chrissie Ashby.
Heavy topics in a culture of inclusion: St. Mary’s O’Day instructs heads and hearts August 25, 2022By Erik Zygmont Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Anna O’Day encourages her students at St. Mary’s in Annapolis to bring their deepest, most difficult questions, and she challenges them to tackle such inquiries with sincerity and rigor.
Catholics ‘upbeat’ on Ukraine’s independence day, despite fear of attacks August 24, 2022By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Many of Ukraine’s Catholics remain “upbeat and determined” despite fears of intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Independence Day, said a senior priest, who added that parish life was also continuing under tight surveillance in occupied areas.
St. Casimir Parish tries to focus on “positive impacts” after death of 60-year-old parishioner August 24, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries St. Casimir Parish in Canton lost one of its bright lights Aug. 22 when parishioner Victor Malabayabas was killed in his Baltimore City neighborhood after an apparent robbery attempt.
Wisdom of old age is a beacon for future generations, pope says August 24, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Elderly men and women are called to pass on their wisdom and shine a path toward a better tomorrow for future generations, Pope Francis said.
By the numbers: Consistory keeps expanding variety in College of Cardinals August 24, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis will lead a number of major events at the end of August, starting with the creation of 20 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Longing for a normal school year August 24, 2022By Katie Prejean McGrady Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Schools And so, here we are in 2022, a fourth “first day” for our 5-year-old, launching into kindergarten with hopes, dreams and expectations of “normalcy” resting on her little outer space backpack laden shoulders.
