The second Synodal Assembly of German Catholics ended Oct. 2 with overwhelming support for a range of proposals that, if adopted, would bring widespread reform to the church.
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Former East Baltimore Redemptorist pastor dies at 85
Redemptorist Father Richard Poetzel, a former pastor of his home parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Highlandtown and Our Lady of Fatima in Baltimore, died Sept. 24 at the St. John Neumann community at Stella Maris in Timonium.
Group sues Baltimore for canceling rally it planned for bishops’ assembly
A Catholic advocacy group known for its critical comments about Catholic leaders said Baltimore city officials violated their religious rights in denying approval for a rally it planned near the hotel where the U.S. bishops’ will meet in November.
Bishop Lewandowski calls racism the enemy of synodality
Bishop Lewandowski’s workshop focused on pastoral answers to racism. Building on the theme of the conference, “Living the synodality in Hispanic ministry,” the bishop called racism the “enemy of synodality.”
Pope to begin synodal process with Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis will formally launch the process of the Synod of Bishops with a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Archbishop Cordileone asks Catholics to fast, pray for Pelosi over abortion issue
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco is asking “all Catholics and others of goodwill” to join a prayer and fasting campaign for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Catholic Democrat who supports legal abortion.
Living the faith in the world: Book explores Pope Francis’ social teaching
The Christian mission of proclaiming the Gospel of salvation and defending the God-given dignity of every human person has led popes over the past 130 years to build a body of theological reflection known as Catholic social teaching or social doctrine.
Loyola University Maryland opens $40 million ‘new front door’ to Evergreen campus
“This building is a physical manifestation of having different disciplines come together,” Sawyer said.
Swimming with a purpose: Curley student inspires athletes with physical challenges
Andrew “Jake” Rusnak has turned his passion for swimming into helping others.
Preparations underway for global celebrations of World Meeting of Families
Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, said diocesan celebrations coinciding with the World Meeting of Families 2022 will allow Catholic families to be in “spiritual communion” with Pope Francis and delegates in Rome.
Washington cardinal ordains deacons from North American College in Rome
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington ordained 21 men from the Pontifical North American College to the diaconate Sept. 30 in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Arguing for the unborn: Baltimore lawyer-turned-priest receives pro-life honor
Monsignor Farmer emphasizes that the pro-life movement should seek to “convince, not confront” and to “persuade, not provoke.”