Synodal spirituality is at ‘heart of church’s renewal,’ cardinal says October 9, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Synodality, World News The Divine Liturgy, presided over by Melkite Catholic Patriarch Joseph Absi, was celebrated in the Byzantine rite at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica, as synod participants were about to begin the assembly’s second module, focusing on the theme of communion and the question, “How can we be more fully a sign and instrument of union with God and of the unity of all humanity?”
Severna Park parishioner completes mission trip to Poland October 9, 2023By Jamie Hunt Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Catherine Freymann, a student at Mount de Sales Academy, visited Krakow with Clare Rowedder, a friend from Virginia. The two were the only Americans in their group of seven missionaries and two consecrated women who served as guardians for the monthlong trip.
National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton opens museum honoring life of American saint October 9, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori blessed and dedicated a new $4 million museum and visitor center at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg during a special Sept. 22 celebration recognizing the life and legacy of the first native-born American to be canonized.
Earthquake kills 2000 in Afghanistan – a Taliban-run country with virtually no presence of church aid agencies October 9, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News he death toll in one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike Afghanistan in two decades has risen to 2,000, Taliban officials confirmed on Oct. 8.
Mary shows Christians they are all brothers, sisters, pope says October 9, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Mary is not only an “advocate,” helping Christians in need, she also is a “facilitator,” who helps them recognize that as her children, they are all brothers and sisters, Pope Francis said.
Synod call to communion can help a fractured world, theologian says October 9, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church is called to be an instrument of communion with God and unity among all people, but it requires grace and “learning to ‘bear with’ reality, gently, generously, lovingly and courageously for the peace and salvation of the whole world,” a theologian told the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
Sulpician Father Michael Barré dies at 80 October 9, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sulpician Father Michael L. Barré was offered Oct. 2 at Our Lady of the Angels in Catonsville. Father Barré died Sept. 25. He was 80.
Pope names first woman secretary of dicastery for religious October 9, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Consolata Missionary Sister Simona Brambilla will be secretary of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, the Vatican announced Oct. 7.
U.S. bishops pray for peace following Hamas’ attack on Israel October 9, 2023By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Several U.S. bishops called for prayers for peace following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Jerusalem church leaders call for peace following deadly Hamas attack October 9, 2023By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem united in a call for peace and justice amid unfolding violence, following a surprise attack by Hamas in southern Israel, which has left around 600 Israelis dead, among them civilians and dozens of soldiers and police who were killed battling the Hamas fighters.
Radio Interview: Archdiocese of Baltimore and Chapter 11 October 9, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Feature, From the Archbishop, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked one-on-one with Archbishop William E. Lori about the impact of the archdiocese’s Chapter 11 reorganization and his goal to equitably compensate all victim-survivors, while continuing the mission of the church, parishes and ministries.
Reconstruction of Notre Dame is ‘sign of hope for everyone,’ cathedral rector says October 9, 2023By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, World News By the end of the year, Notre Dame Cathedral’s silhouette will be restored: Its entire 315-foot-high spire will once again crown the transept crossing, hidden beneath a 330-foot-high scaffolding.
