Baltimore Basilica marks bicentennial with new perpetual adoration chapel June 1, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized Archbishop William E. Lori, 16th archbishop of Baltimore, celebrated a Mass May 31 to mark the 200th anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Immediately after the Mass, he dedicated a chapel in the basilica’s undercroft for perpetual eucharistic adoration, making the spiritual practice available for the first time ever in the city, as far as parish leaders and researchers can determine.
Canadian Catholic leaders express sorrow over deaths of Indigenous children June 1, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver said he was “filled with deep sadness” after learning of the discovery of the bodies of more than 200 children buried on the site of what was once Canada’s large Indigenous residential school.
Pope promulgates revised canon law on crimes, punishments June 1, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect children, promote the investigation of allegations of clerical sexual abuse and punish offenders are included in a heavily revised section of the Code of Canon Law.
Minnesota foundation provides boost for students at five Catholic schools in Baltimore archdiocese June 1, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The high school class of 2021 in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will include nearly 40 students whose education included the assistance of scholarships that began in, of all places, Minnesota.
New species of screech owl in Amazon named after Sister Dorothy Stang June 1, 2021By Lise Alves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Social Justice, World News Dubbed the Xingu screech owl, the little creature was given a scientific name of “Megascops stangiae” in honor of the late Sister Dorothy Stang, a U.S.-born Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
Louisiana Catholic church rolling out red carpet for lapsed gators June 1, 2021By Peter Finney Jr. Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Alligators are a dime a dozen in south Louisiana, but Father Stephen Dardis, pastor of Holy Family Church in Luling, said he was dutifully impressed by the ambitious journey of a 7-foot gator that ended within a few feet of the front steps of the church.
Memorial Day called a reminder to nation ‘we better protect’ our freedom May 30, 2021By Jennifer Barton Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Memorial Day is “for everyone who’s departed — military, nonmilitary, moms, dads, children,” stated Miller.
Baltimore Archdiocese’s Irvington parish offers serene setting for COVID-19 vaccination clinic May 29, 2021By Matthew Liptak Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News More than one recipient found comfort while waiting for a COVID-19 vaccination May 28, thanks to the grace-filled setting of St. Joseph’s Passionist Monastery Church in Baltimore’s Irvington community.
Baltimore Basilica looks to next 200 years May 28, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News “I want the basilica to become the parish to the parishes of Baltimore,” Father Boric said. “I want this to be the place where all the parishes know they can come to pray and experience the beauty of our Catholic tradition.”
Approaching retirement, Monsignor Luca leaves monumental legacy of parish expansion and pastoral sensitivity May 27, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Western Vicariate “Monumental” is an apt description of Monsignor Joseph L. Luca’s accomplishments at St. Louis Parish in Clarksville.
Pope names English archbishop to lead worship congregation May 27, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis named English Archbishop Arthur Roche to lead the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, the Vatican said.
Seminaries in Archdiocese of Baltimore among those committing to sexual misconduct policy benchmarks May 27, 2021By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Eighteen seminaries – including St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore and Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg – have committed to meeting five sexual misconduct policy benchmarks developed by a group of laypeople, seminary leaders and bishops.
