Supreme Court set to hear arguments in Catholic foster care case November 2, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Supreme Court, World News The Supreme Court, with a full bench, will hear oral arguments by teleconference Nov. 4 about a Catholic social service agency that had been excluded from Philadelphia’s foster care program for not accepting same-sex couples as foster parents.
Pope not changing church teaching on gay unions, Secretariat of State says November 2, 2020By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican Secretariat of State has sent an explanatory note to nuncios around the world insisting that when Pope Francis spoke about civil unions, he was not changing or challenging “the doctrine of the church, which he has reaffirmed numerous times over the years.”
Learn more about vocations during National Vocation Awareness Week November 1, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Video, Vocations During National Vocation Awareness Week Nov. 1-7, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will offer daily video reflections.
All Saints’ Day: History and traditions October 31, 2020By Paul Senz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Saints The author of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter […]
Father McGivney, model parish priest with ‘zeal’ for Gospel and serving faithful, beatified October 31, 2020By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Saints, World News Blessed Michael J. McGivney was “an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance” because of his “zeal” for proclaiming the Gospel and his “generous concern for his brothers and sisters,” Pope Francis said in his apostolic letter of beatification of the founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Glad to be back on field, Mount St. Joseph beats Curley in Catholic soccer opener October 31, 2020By Todd Karpovich Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Mount St. Joseph High School scored a 3-1 victory against Archbishop Curley High in its opener in a newly formed Catholic soccer league.
Watch livestream of the beatification of Father Michael McGivney October 30, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Video Watch a livestream of the Oct. 31 beatification of Father Michael McGivney beginning at 11 a.m.
Couple says miracle child’s Down syndrome a ‘blessing’ for family October 30, 2020By Andy Telli Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, Saints, World News Reflected in Mikey’s miracle are the Knights’ dedication to respecting life in all its stages, the order’s support for people with intellectual and developmental delays, its support for families, and the example of Father McGivney for all parish priests,
Names and Numbers: Education honors at Loyola U, Spalding High October 30, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News, Schools This edition of Names and Numbers highlights special honors Catholic schools.
Vatican Christmas: Details of stamps, Nativity scene, tree released October 30, 2020By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Christmas, Feature, News, World News Although the Vatican knows Christmas may be very different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it already has chosen its stamps and the Nativity scene and tree that will stand in St. Peter’s Square.
Archbishop Lori to celebrate prayer service in support of sainthood for Mother Mary Lange October 29, 2020By Tim Swift Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice Archbishop William E. Lori and Auxiliary Bishop Denis J. Madden will celebrate a virtual prayer-and-praise event Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. to mark November as National Black Catholic History Month.
French bishops order ‘death knell’ after three killed in Nice basilica October 29, 2020By Simon Caldwell Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News French bishops ordered a “death knell” to ring from every church of their country Oct. 29 after three people were hacked to death in a basilica in the southern Mediterranean city of Nice.
