Pope: Spiritual consolation is deep joy that motivates one to ‘do good’ November 23, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The spiritual practice of discernment, of seeing where God is at work in one’s life and what God is calling one to do, includes examining what brings a sense of consolation and spurs one to do good, Pope Francis said.
Sacred Heart parishioners, Archdiocese’s Grief Ministry deliver Thanksgiving meals November 23, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice On behalf of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Grief Ministry, Father Gerard Francik and Sacred Heart’s parish community brought Thanksgiving meals Tuesday to Roberta’s House, a family grief support center.
Idaho parish mourns deaths of students, prays for families, community November 23, 2022By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, World News In the days since four University of Idaho students were found brutally slain Nov. 14, the Catholic parish that serves the university and the community of Moscow, Idaho, is mourning with and praying for the victims, their families and friends, and the wider community, said the pastor.
Baltimore Archdiocese does not oppose release of Maryland attorney general’s report November 22, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore reaffirmed its commitment to transparency regarding child sexual abuse by clergy and said that it would not oppose the public release of a report by Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh detailing abuse within the archdiocese over the last eight decades.
Diocese distances itself from deacon’s comment after Colorado killings November 22, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News The Diocese of Oakland, Calif., issued a statement of support for those suffering after a Nov. 19 attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado.
Irish archbishop criticizes ‘pathetic responses’ to clergy abuse November 22, 2022By Sarah Mac Donald Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin has lashed out at the “pathetic responses” to victims of clergy sexual abuse and the “whitewashing” of crimes in the wake of the latest abuse scandal to rock the Irish Church.
Pope suspends Caritas Internationalis officers, appoints administrator November 22, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has suspended the secretary-general and other top officers of Caritas Internationalis, appointing a temporary administrator to oversee improved management policies and to prepare for the election of new officers in May.
Doing God’s will means working for peace, pope tells World Jewish Congress November 22, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christians and Jews are called to give witness to their faith by “working to make the world more fraternal, combating forms of inequality and promoting greater justice,” Pope Francis told members of the World Jewish Congress.
Catholic leaders respond to shooting at Colorado nightclub November 21, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Catholic leaders have condemned the Nov. 19 attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that killed at least five people and injured at least 25.
U.S. Catholic leaders speak out against three November executions November 21, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News In the third week of November, three executions by lethal injection took place in the U.S. in just two days and a fourth execution was called off after failed attempts happened close to the expiration of the prisoner’s death warrant.
Calvert Hall soccer rises to national prominence November 21, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Calvert Hall put together a 21-game winning streak and finished 24-0-1 after beating John Carroll 2-1 in overtime in the MIAA A conference title game. The Cardinals also were crowned co-national champions by United Soccer Coaches with St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, N.J., which also went unbeaten.
RADIO INTERVIEW: The gift of gratitude November 21, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview As we approach Thanksgiving, Dana Sauers discusses the gift and importance of gratitude and how to share it with others.
