Faith leaders call for ‘process of healing’ for community after verdict November 23, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A local Unitarian Universalist pastor and the head of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, which includes Kenosha, issued statements urging calm in the days ahead after a jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse Nov. 19 of all charges against him.
Parish-based outreach walks with moms in need November 23, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Erin Younkins, director of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Institute for Evangelization, said 45 parishes in the Baltimore archdiocese are already active in Walking with Moms in Need.
1,230 years of priestly service November 23, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Twenty-seven priests ordained for ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are marking a combined 1,230 years of service as they observe milestone jubilees.
Christmas supply chain issues opportunity for what matters November 23, 2021By Anna Jones Catholic News Service Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary If we can get back to the realization that Advent is fruitful because we have four weeks set aside to focus on hope in God’s promises, peace in God’s plan, joy in God’s providence, and love of the Lord and others, then maybe we’ll see it as gift of four weeks to slowly prepare for Jesus instead of a competition of liturgical living activities to complete.
This Advent, focus on presence not presents November 23, 2021By Katie Prejean McGrady Catholic News Service Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary If we can get back to the realization that Advent is fruitful because we have four weeks set aside to focus on hope in God’s promises, peace in God’s plan, joy in God’s providence, and love of the Lord and others, then maybe we’ll see it as gift of four weeks to slowly prepare for Jesus instead of a competition of liturgical living activities to complete.
RADIO INTERVIEW: How to be grateful November 22, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Father Brian Nolan speaks with Annie McHugh about the importance of practicing gratitude at all times.
Student asked to remove gay pride jersey at St. Francis of Assisi School November 22, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News A student of St. Francis of Assisi School in Baltimore was asked to remove a gay pride jersey featuring rainbow colors and “PRIDE 365” following a Nov. 19 school Mass held at the church.
Archbishop Lori speaks out for conscience rights November 22, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress Archbishop William E. Lori, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop’s Committee on Pro-life Activities, is urging the U.S. Congress to pass a conscience protection act that would protect health care workers who refuse to assist with abortion.
Youths urged to rely on Holy Spirit to rise above fear and transform world November 22, 2021By John Shaughnessy Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News In the middle of one of his powerful, pulsating songs that rocked Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis the night of Nov. 18, Lecrae suddenly stopped singing to talk to the nearly 11,000 youths from across the United States who had come together for the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Bishops encourage cooperation to address church’s past in tribal schools November 22, 2021By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Two U.S. bishops have urged their fellow prelates to cooperate with any requests they receive from the federal government for an investigation on alleged abuses at tribal schools operated by church entities in the past.
Teen’s award-winning musical talents on display at monastery organ recital November 22, 2021By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News The sounds of a Bach fugue and several other musical works filled the sacred space of the church at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington’s Brookland neighborhood as Gabriel Galdo played the monastery’s Lively-Fulcher organ.
Wisconsin parishes pray for victims after SUV plows through parade crowd November 22, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Church leaders and parishes offered prayers for the five people who died and dozens more who were injured, including a Catholic priest, church parishioners and Catholic school students, when an SUV plowed through spectators watching a Christmas parade.