Sacred Heart of Jesus marks 150 years serving Baltimore immigrants June 20, 2023By Priscila González de Doran Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Parish Anniversary 2023 From its beginning 150 years ago, when it served as the home for recently arrived German newcomers to its status today as the largest parish for Spanish-speaking immigrants, Sacred Heart of Jesus/Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown has been a refuge for Catholic immigrants.
Deacon Mmuoh’s journey goes from ‘playing Mass’ to celebrating the Eucharist June 20, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, New Priests 2023, News, Vocations Deacon Felix Mmuoh will be one of nine seminarians who will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Lingua omnium: Vatican academy promotes ‘inclusive’ image of Latin June 20, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Latin language in the Catholic Church faces two major hurdles: the increasingly exclusive access to Latin instruction worldwide and the difficulty of transmitting the ancient language’s modern value to seminarians from non-European backgrounds, said the new president of the Vatican’s Latin academy.
Monsignor Phillips, who helped form new Woodlawn parish, set for retirement June 20, 2023By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Retirement, Vocations Monsignor Thomas Lee Phillips has gone from being a student challenged when learning Latin, a high school teacher and associate pastor to a highly regarded pastor of two area churches for nearly 40 years.
Kerry hopes pope will build momentum before U.N. climate summit June 20, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News – President Joe Biden’s special envoy for climate issues is counting on Pope Francis’ support to get nations attending the next U.N. climate summit to adopt bold measures to mitigate climate change.
Juneteenth offers important reminder to work for freedom, justice today, cardinal says June 19, 2023By Catherine Buckler OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Celebrating a special Mass June 18 at Mount Calvary Parish in Forestville to commemorate the next day’s Juneteenth federal holiday, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington said that historic event offers an important reminder to work for freedom and justice.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Remembering Bishop Victor Galeone June 19, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Radio Interview Monsignor James Farmer, a close friend of Bishop Galeone who gave the homily at his funeral, remembers the life and legacy of Bishop Galeone. Monsignor Farmer is the administrator of Immaculate Conception in Towson.
Adore Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist, pope tells U.S. Catholics June 19, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Catholics need to recover a sense of awe and adoration before the Eucharist, knowing that it is “the real and loving presence of the Lord,” Pope Francis told members of the committees organizing the National Eucharistic Revival and the National Eucharistic Congress in the United States.
LA archbishop calls for ‘respect’ for others’ beliefs ahead of Dodger honors for ‘Sisters’ drag group June 19, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez called for “respect for the belief of others” at a noon Mass hours before the Los Angeles Dodgers honored a controversial drag group at its annual Pride Night event.
Sister Wilhelmina’s apparently incorrupt body shows in Christ ‘death loses its power and its sting,’ says abbess June 19, 2023By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, Saints, World News Sister Wilhelmina’s body continues to draw both the faithful and the curious to their monastery outside of Gower, Mo., a half-hour drive east from St. Joseph and the state’s Kansas border.
Dozens of children massacred in Ugandan school, Pope asks for prayers for victims of ‘brutal attack’ June 19, 2023By Ngala Killian Chimton OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Ugandans woke up June 17 to the shock of a school massacre in which at least 39 students and two community members were killed.
Pope leads Angelus, thanks people for prayers for his recovery June 19, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News With a slightly quivering voice, before leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis thanked everyone who prayed for him and cared for him while he was in the hospital.
