Pope urges bishops to teach discernment, including on political issues January 21, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Sometimes the political choices people face can seem like a choice between supporting a “snake” or supporting a “dragon,” but Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops their job is to step back from partisan politics and help their faithful discern based on values, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston.
St. Bernardine mourns parishioner caught in crossfire of shootout January 21, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A longtime parishioner of St. Bernardine Church in West Baltimore died Jan. 18 after being shot earlier this month outside her apartment complex, apparently caught in the crossfire as she smoked a cigarette.
Mass prepares way for March for Life, honors Camp GLOW director January 21, 2020By Edward O'N. Hoyt Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The faithful included members with Down syndrome who have benefited from their time at Camp GLOW; people in wheelchairs; and those interpreting in American Sign Language for the hearing impaired.
St. Ignatius in Baltimore acknowledges history of segregation January 20, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The renaming of the chapel is a step toward deepening the parish’s commitment to interracial justice in Baltimore, Father Casciotti said.
Physician to lead Mercy Health Services as longtime CEO retires January 16, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Mercy Health Services has selected Dr. David N. Maine to become the new president and CEO of the Baltimore Catholic health system.
Archdiocese ‘for’ Baltimore highlighted at Center Stage event January 16, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Video If Ray Kelly can turn things around, so can Baltimore City. That was among the takeaways Jan. 15 at Center Stage, when the Archdiocese of Baltimore and Catholic Charities of Baltimore were host to a “Faith in Baltimore” program.
Cumberland couple marks 70 years of marriage and religious tolerance January 14, 2020By Anna Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Dorothy and Fred Squires are celebrating 70 years of marriage. They have inculcated a sense of respect for religious diversity among their children.
Archbishop Lori urges more security funding for religious sites January 13, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Sens. Benjamin Cardin and Christopher Van Hollen, both Maryland Democrats, joined Archbishop William E. Lori and other local faith leaders to call for increased federal funding to strengthen security at religious sites amid a recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks.
Towson University students among thousands inspired at FOCUS conference January 13, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Campus Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry A group of students from Towson University were among nearly 9,000 from across the country to attend Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ annual Student Leadership Summit, held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona Dec. 30 to Jan. 3.
Middle Ground: St. Stephen School in Bradshaw opens new building for grades 6-8 January 9, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools White boards share wall space with BenQ interactive flat-screen boards that connect to a computer, the Internet or TV, and work with other high-tech tools.
Don’t let the devil light ‘fire’ of war in your heart, pope says January 9, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Feature, News, World News People cannot call themselves Christians if they sow the seeds of war, Pope Francis said.
Amid threat of war, world must not give up hope, pope tells diplomats January 9, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Hope is the virtue needed to approach the coming year, especially when the looming threat of war surrounds a humanity scarred by violence, Pope Francis said.
