Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington joined Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia Sept. 21 for an ecumenical prayer service to remember those who have been killed in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and to renew calls for peace for that war-ravaged nation.
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Author, former Marine, ponders how faith tempers horror, violence
In addition to garnering a National Book Award, “Redeployment” marked Phil Klay as a writing force to be reckoned with.
Russian priest says Catholics, including clerics, fear conscription
A senior Russian priest dismissed President Vladimir Putin’s threats of nuclear war as “just words,” but said many young Catholics now fear being forcibly conscripted with their priests to join the war against Ukraine.
Bill calls for protecting pregnancy care centers, investigating attacks
House sponsors of a new bill to protect pregnancy centers said the measure would require the Biden administration to publicly disclose how it is handling the investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators of violent attacks on pregnancy resource centers around the country.
Prayers, support needed for those with Alzheimer’s disease, pope says
Marking World Alzheimer’s Day Sept. 21, Pope Francis asked people to pray for all those affected by the illness, including families and caregivers.
Strong education will build a ‘better world,’ cardinal tells U.N. summit
During a U.N. education summit, the Vatican’s secretary of state reiterated Pope Francis’ pre-pandemic call that education is “one of the most effective ways of making our work and history more human.”
Blue and Red Masses will honor first responders
Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate a “Blue and Red Mass” Oct. 23 at St. Joseph’s Monastery Parish in Irvington at 11 a.m. The Mass honors law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics and all emergency responders, both retired and active duty.
Practicing Catholics who were never confirmed to receive sacrament at basilica
Archbishop William E. Lori will administer the sacrament of confirmation Oct. 23 to approximately 50 baptized, practicing Catholics who have never received the sacrament.
Sister Sarah Thomas (Sally) Neale, S.S.N.D., dies at 87
A funeral Mass for School Sister of Notre Dame Sarah Thomas “Sally” Neale was offered Aug. 27 at Villa Assumpta in Towson. Sister Sally died Aug. 17. She was 87.
Pope praises Kazakhstan’s support of nuclear weapons ban, peace
During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square Sept. 21, the pope reflected on his trip to Kazakhstan Sept. 13-15 to support the small Catholic minority there and to attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
Pope calls for increased assistance to those hit by Hurricane Fiona
As Hurricane Fiona swept across the Caribbean, leaving behind numerous victims and material destruction, Pope Francis called for greater solidarity in assisting all those affected.
Retired Archbishop Fiorenza dies; was tireless social justice advocate
Retired Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, the longtime bishop of Galveston-Houston and a tireless social justice advocate throughout his priesthood, episcopacy and in retirement, died Sept. 19. He was 91.