Change bad habits, protect the earth, help others, pope says in new book November 24, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News Despite the disappointing outcome of the COP26 summit on climate change, Pope Francis said he knows it is not too late for humanity to act to combat environment destruction and increasing poverty.
Leading voice for just treatment of African American Catholics dies at 75 November 24, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Racial Justice A funeral Mass was offered Nov. 23 at St. Peter Claver in West Baltimore for Dr. Beverly A. Carroll, a social justice advocate who spent her life raising her voice for African American Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the United States and the world.
NCYC presents a positive vision of the priesthood for Catholic youths November 23, 2021By Sean Gallagher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Holding a chalk board with “Arm Wrestle a Seminarian” written on it, seminarian Samuel Hansen barked his invitation while walking through the halls of the Indiana Convention Center Nov. 20, the final day of the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Faith leaders call for ‘process of healing’ for community after verdict November 23, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A local Unitarian Universalist pastor and the head of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, which includes Kenosha, issued statements urging calm in the days ahead after a jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse Nov. 19 of all charges against him.
Parish-based outreach walks with moms in need November 23, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Erin Younkins, director of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Institute for Evangelization, said 45 parishes in the Baltimore archdiocese are already active in Walking with Moms in Need.
1,230 years of priestly service November 23, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Twenty-seven priests ordained for ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are marking a combined 1,230 years of service as they observe milestone jubilees.
RADIO INTERVIEW: How to be grateful November 22, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Father Brian Nolan speaks with Annie McHugh about the importance of practicing gratitude at all times.
Student asked to remove gay pride jersey at St. Francis of Assisi School November 22, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News A student of St. Francis of Assisi School in Baltimore was asked to remove a gay pride jersey featuring rainbow colors and “PRIDE 365” following a Nov. 19 school Mass held at the church.
Archbishop Lori speaks out for conscience rights November 22, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress Archbishop William E. Lori, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop’s Committee on Pro-life Activities, is urging the U.S. Congress to pass a conscience protection act that would protect health care workers who refuse to assist with abortion.
Youths urged to rely on Holy Spirit to rise above fear and transform world November 22, 2021By John Shaughnessy Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News In the middle of one of his powerful, pulsating songs that rocked Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis the night of Nov. 18, Lecrae suddenly stopped singing to talk to the nearly 11,000 youths from across the United States who had come together for the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Bishops encourage cooperation to address church’s past in tribal schools November 22, 2021By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Two U.S. bishops have urged their fellow prelates to cooperate with any requests they receive from the federal government for an investigation on alleged abuses at tribal schools operated by church entities in the past.
Teen’s award-winning musical talents on display at monastery organ recital November 22, 2021By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News The sounds of a Bach fugue and several other musical works filled the sacred space of the church at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington’s Brookland neighborhood as Gabriel Galdo played the monastery’s Lively-Fulcher organ.
