Archdiocese provides financial relief to parishes and schools in wake of pandemic April 6, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore rolled out a financial relief package for parishes, schools and other organizations worth about $7 million to assist with costs during reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope on Palm Sunday: Life, measured by love, is meant to serve others April 5, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News With a small procession down the vast and empty central nave of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis began the first of a series of Holy Week liturgies celebrated without the presence of the faithful from the general public.
USCCB president calls for national moment of prayer on Good Friday April 4, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has invited U.S. Catholics to join him on Good Friday, April 10, to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart at noon (EDT).
Stations of the Cross: Jesus’ passion takes on particular resonance in time of crisis April 3, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Arts & Culture, Feature, Lent, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore is home to many beautiful Stations of the Cross that tell the story of Christ’s Passion in compelling ways.
Spiritual communion helps connect Catholics to Christ April 2, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News “It’s a sincere prayer saying that you believe that Jesus is present in the holy sacrament,” Father Poston explained, “and you desire to receive him and love him. But since you can’t, you invite Jesus to come into your heart and soul and be with you.”
St. John Paul showed how to face suffering by embracing God, Mary April 2, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Remembering St. John Paul II and the 15th anniversary of his death, Pope Francis encouraged people to pray for his intercession and trust in Divine Mercy, especially during these “difficult days” of the coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican approves special ‘Mass in the Time of Pandemic’ April 2, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments has approved a special “Mass in the Time of Pandemic” to plead for God’s mercy and gift of strength in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Why must churches close and other coronavirus questions answered April 1, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore provides this list to answer some of the common questions regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Hospital CEO conducts virtual meeting with Baltimore priests on coronavirus March 31, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Speaking to more than 50 priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore during a March 31 online presentation, Smyth pointed out that most COVID-19 patients exhibit no symptoms in the first two to five days after they are infected. That’s when the risk of spreading the virus is greatest, he said.
As people are ordered to stay home, pope calls for help for homeless March 31, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News As national and local governments have been issuing stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis asked people to pray for and assist those who are homeless.
Pastors plan different ways to celebrate Holy Week in time of coronavirus March 31, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Lent, Local News, News Pastors around the Archdiocese of Baltimore are adapting to celebrating Mass without the presence of the faithful, but several admit that Holy Week this year will be very different as they adjust to continued restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Archdiocese Advises all Parishes to Close Churches Until Further Notice March 30, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Press Release Following today’s Executive Order by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Archbishop William E. Lori instructed that all parish churches be closed until further notice.
