It’s an engaging time to be a part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Seek the City to Come initiative as it nears the completion of its “listening phase” with its “vision phase” on the horizon.
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Celebration planned for Seek the City phase at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
To mark the end of the listening phase of Seek the City to Come, the Archdiocese of Baltimore invites Catholics to attend a June 27 celebration at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Pew: Online worship still satisfying, but in-person worship now more popular
A new study indicates Americans are pleased with virtual religious services, but more prefer to attend in person now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has officially ended.
Popes should retire only in ‘extreme cases,’ says ex-Vatican doctrine chief
A papal resignation should occur only in “truly extreme cases” and must not “become the norm,” said the former head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments
Archbishop William E. Lori has announced clergy appointments, including a new administrator for Catholic Community of South Baltimore.
IHM offers ‘vibrant’ experience as it celebrates 75th anniversary
IHM offers everything from a bustling school to a top-flight music program to active adult and youth sports activities.
Bishops to Congress, faithful: Fight increasing online child exploitation
The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics to join them in asking Congress to protect children online, both from viewing pornography and from becoming victims of child pornography and exploitation.
Processions’ public witness expresses National Eucharistic Revival’s evangelistic vision, as movement begins parish year
Launched as an initiative of the U.S. Catholic bishops in June 2022, the National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year movement that aims to deepen Catholics’ love for Jesus through encountering him in the Eucharist.
Pope insists Christian politicians promote human dignity, common good
While the Catholic Church does not promote a single political party or legislative agenda, it does insist that Christian politicians always work to promote human dignity and advance the common good, Pope Francis said in a message to the European People’s Party.
Heroic Catholic pilgrim protects children in France knife attack; children recovering from injuries
Calling on Catholics to pray for the victims of a stabbing at a local playground, French Bishop Yves Le Saux of Annecy said the horrific attack was an indication of growing societal violence.
Barb Fraze, former CNS international editor, wins 2023 St. Francis de Sales Award at conference in Baltimore
Barb Fraze, former international editor for Catholic News Service, is the recipient of the 2023 St. Francis de Sales Award from the Catholic Media Association.
Pope continues recovery working, resting, praying
As Pope Francis continued a smooth recovery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, he was back to work and shared a Sunday meal with his closest collaborators, the Vatican said.