Walters exhibit showcases medieval missal used by St. Francis of Assisi January 28, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News The same book that inspired St. Francis in 1208 is expected to inspire thousands of others as the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore places it on public display for the first time in 40 years Feb. 1 through May 31.
Bryant relied on Catholic faith to see him through tough personal times January 27, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News As the world mourned the loss of basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a tragic helicopter crash Jan. 26, many recalled how Bryant gave much credit to his Catholic faith for seeing him through the bad times and strengthening his marriage and family.
Clarksville parish rings the bell on Catholic Schools Week January 27, 2020By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The archbishop dedicated a new bell tower, and stopped by a reception hosted by St. Louis School – just in time to begin Catholic Schools Week.
March for Life vies to become the other ‘Women’s March’ January 24, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The women at the March for Life said it was important to stress that women’s rights don’t have to be synonymous with abortion rights.
Pope Francis ‘has our backs’ on pro-life cause, says archbishop January 24, 2020By Mark Pattison Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Pope Francis “has our backs” in the pro-life cause, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, said to applause in his Jan. 23 homily at the opening Mass of the National Vigil for Life.
Miami priest brings social media muscle to Mid-Atlantic Congress January 22, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Mid-Atlantic Congress, News Catholic priests get asked a lot of questions, but for Father Rafael Capó one question comes up more often than not. “Hey Father, what do you bench?”
‘Ed’ Wall, former Catholic Review editor and veteran journalist, dies at 94 January 22, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, Local News, News, Obituaries Arthur E. P. “Ed” Wall, a former editor of the Catholic Review from 1965 to 1971 who would later become director and editor-in-chief of what is now Catholic News Service, died Jan. 18 in Orland Park, Ill. He was 94.
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.
