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Head of Santa Clara University on leave as alleged misconduct investigated
Jesuit Father Kevin O’Brien, president of California’s Santa Clara University, has been placed on leave while his Jesuit province investigates reports of his alleged misconduct.
Mount St. Mary’s seminarian is at NCAA men’s basketball tourney as a team chaplain
Deacon Austin Bosse won’t be shooting three-point shots or dunking. But he is a vital and senior member of the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, winners of the Northeast Conference tournament and a No. 16 seed in the tournament’s East Regional.
John Magufuli, Tanzanian president who downplayed COVID-19, dies at 61
Magufuli had downplayed the severity of the coronavirus, keeping the country open while others announced curfews and lockdowns. Last June, he declared the country was free of the virus, attributing the result to Christian and Muslim prayers.
No one can be excluded from the care, love of the church, cardinal says
While the Catholic Church cannot bless unions that are not sacramental marriages, the church will always welcome and accompany everyone, no matter their situation in life, said the prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
Mount St. Mary’s University doubles its NCAA basketball fun with both teams dancing
“In a year like no other, it’s just a real tribute to our coaches and our student-athletes and really the entire university,” said athletic director Lynne Robinson.
Loyola Blakefield spirit ‘burning strong’ in brothers who own Dundalk restaurant
John and Tony Minadakis, owners of Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Dundalk, embody the mission statement they learned at Loyola Blakefield: “To serve with and for others.”
Pope says he, too, kneels on Myanmar streets, begging for end to violence
As security forces in Myanmar have increased their crackdown on civilians, with disappearances, detentions and the killing of peaceful protesters, Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence and the start of dialogue.
Jesuits pledge $100 million to benefit descendants of enslaved people
The Jesuit order is pledging to raise $100 million for descendants of enslaved people once owned and sold by their order as a way to make reparations and also help the nation move toward racial healing.
Catholic Men’s Fellowship to offer message of hope amid pandemic struggles
While the virtual format consisting of pre-recorded videos will require some sacrifices, Roberts said, the change provides men who may not have normally attended the conference in person an opportunity to experience it from the comfort of their own homes.
Baltimore-based Josephites, zealous promoters of devotion to St. Joseph, elated by year dedicated to the saint
“We’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” said Father Fest, a former longtime pastor of St. Veronica in the Cherry Hill section of Baltimore who now serves as pastor of St. Joseph in Alexandria, Va. “St. Joseph is finally getting his due.”
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including new pastor in Catonsville
Archbishop William E. Lori has announced clergy appointments, including a new pastor in Catonsville.