Having returned the previous day from a religious summit in Bkerke, north of Beirut, Archbishop Bacouni struck a tone of cautious optimism regarding the end of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
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Sister Frances Schiminsky, O.S.F., dies at 95
A funeral Mass for Franciscan Sister Frances Schiminsky (formerly Sister Ann Philip), will be offered Oct. 25 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Frances died Oct. 21. She was 95 and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 76 years.
Young Catholic Professionals Baltimore will host first event
After 18 months of planning, the official launch of the Baltimore chapter of Young Catholic Professionals is ready to go with a party at the Baltimore Museum of Industry Oct. 24.
Catonsville garden dedicated to those persecuted for faith and the armed forces
The garden is the first in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be dedicated to persecuted Christians and to those who served in the Armed forces past and present, according to Father George, who blessed it Sept. 28.
‘Respect Life’ novena highlights gift of life, need for protection
The nation’s Catholic bishops are inviting the faithful to join in a novena highlighting the gift of human life, while praying for its protection.
‘White Mass’ recognizes healthcare workers
Approximately 200 doctors, nurses, medical professionals and others gathered for the annual White Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore. The event attracted those currently engaged in the health profession, as well as students, retired doctors, surgeons, nurses and pharmacists.
Cardinal Fernández updates synod on study group focusing on women’s roles
Pope Francis decided the question of ordaining women deacons was not to be discussed at the 2024 Synod of Bishops, and he directed a synod-related study group on women’s ministries not to explore the matter, according to the Vatican’s doctrinal chief.
Saints served generously, creatively, pope says at canonization Mass
Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs.
Radio Interview: The World Synod of Bishops
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Archbishop William E. Lori while he was in Rome. The archbishop explains how the synod process works and how the delegates – which include priests, religious and lay people as voting members in addition to bishops for the first time – will vote on proposals to pass along to Pope Francis.
Archbishop Lori visits Ukraine, praises resiliency of people in war-torn nation
Archbishop William E. Lori concelebrated Mass Oct. 19 at the Cathedral of St. Alexander of Kyiv.
‘High-time’ for lay men, women to become evangelizers, missionary says
As the Catholic Church commemorates World Mission Sunday Oct. 20, Divine Word Father Victor Roche, national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, said Catholics should not only reflect on the work carried out by priests and men and women religious, but also on their own personal calling to be missionaries in their own country.
Catholic’s ministry is collecting used religious objects to give to churches in need of them
St. Mary Recycle Mission Group is operated by Kimberly Walters, a Catholic who formerly lived in the Diocese of Rochester and attended church at Rochester’s Our Lady of Victory Parish.