In his first appearance at the National Press Club as archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory on Sept. 8 emphasized the importance of protecting the environment and upholding the dignity of human life at all stages.
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Mexican bishops express sorrow after Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion
The Mexican bishops’ conference expressed sorrow over a unanimous Supreme Court decision to decriminalize abortion, while other church leaders called on Catholics to “not to be indifferent” on issues of life.
Our Back Pages: Terrorist attack hit too close to home for Loyola Blakefield
After receiving his earlier phone message, Mr. McNeal’s family had to endure three days of terrible uncertainty, of not knowing whether their son was dead or alive.
What was, what might have been, what could be: War money spent elsewhere
The “Costs of War Research Series” by Brown University’s Watson Institute for International & Public Affairs puts the price tag over the past 20 years at $8 trillion, more than double the infrastructure bill’s projected cost.
USCCB launches initiative to address polarization in U.S. society
Polarization across society has prompted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to launch an initiative that looks to bring people together to serve the common good.
Number of U.S. permanent deacons declined slightly, expected to increase
The U.S. Catholic Church in 2020 had 18,075 permanent deacons serving in ministry, a decrease of 118 deacons, less than 1%, from the previous year, according to data collected by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate in Washington.
New global initiative seeks to ‘unlock’ Catechism of the Catholic Church
When is the last time you cracked open the Catechism of the Catholic Church? Odds are, it’s sitting on your bookshelf collecting dust.
Terror of 9/11 reconnected Hunt Valley parishioner with faith
As she kept heading toward Ground Zero, Donaldson watched in horror as the towers collapsed one by one. “I just felt like I couldn’t stop praying the rosary at that point,” said Donaldson. “It didn’t feel like a desperate prayer. It just felt like this was right.”
Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a “handbook” for dioceses as part of the global church’s preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops, discussing the theme, “For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission.”
Protect yourself, love others
If you love your neighbor, help protect yourself and others. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated.
Eucharist is source of joy, God’s presence, speakers tell global congress
The ultimate purpose of the Eucharist is mission, Mary Healy, a professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, told the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress.
New leaders begin at 19 Catholic schools in Archdiocese of Baltimore
Nineteen elementary and high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are under new leadership.