RADIO INTERVIEW: Witnesses for Life: A conversation with Monsignor James Farmer May 23, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Respect Life With the Supreme Court considering overturning Roe v. Wade, Monsignor James Farmer speaks about the dignity of all human life and the call to be witnesses for life. Monsignor Farmer is the pastor of St. Thomas More in Baltimore and a longtime spiritual director to Respect Life in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Pope to set date for canonizations at consistory May 23, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, founder of the Scalabrinian missionaries, dispensing the requirement of a miracle attributed to his intercession, the Vatican announced.
Pope calls for united efforts in care for creation during Laudato Si’ Week May 23, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News After Pope Francis led the recitation of the “Regina Coeli” prayer with visitors in St. Peter’s Square May 22, the pope invited everyone to take part in “Laudato Si’ Week,” which runs May 22-29.
Pope thanks those dedicated to promoting life May 23, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Pope Francis thanked those who are dedicated to promoting life and defending conscientious objection.
Vatican foreign minister visits Ukraine in sign of solidarity, support May 20, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Seeing scenes of a war on television is one thing, “touching this reality is another,” Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, said in Ukraine.
Archbishop William Lori announces clerical appointments, including three retirements May 20, 2022By Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori announced clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Pope, Bono launch Scholas educational initiative May 20, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Celebrating the launch of the Scholas International Educational Movement and its environmental project, Pope Francis encouraged young people, especially women, to lead the charge in fighting climate change.
Bishop Lewandowski blesses Preakness festivities, offering invocation at Alibi Breakfest May 19, 2022By Yvonne Wenger Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Imploring God to shine over Baltimore and the Preakness with the “brightness of a Black-eyed Susan,” Bishop Bruce Lewandowski toured Pimlico May 19 and offered prayerful reflection to hundreds gathered for an almost 100-year-old racetrack tradition.
Archbishop Lori calls for stepped-up support of pro-life efforts May 19, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court As Americans wait for a final decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on overturning the Roe V. Wade decision legalizing abortion, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori called on Catholics to pray for an end to abortion and to redouble their efforts in support of pregnant women and their families.
World must never lose hope that peace, fraternity can prevail, pope says May 19, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Every member of the international community must play a part in addressing the many problems affecting the world, Pope Francis told diplomats.
Catholic college graduates praised for pandemic resilience May 19, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, World News At Catholic college and university graduation ceremonies across the country, speakers praised students for lessons learned during these past four years that had nothing to do with classes, projects or late-night study sessions, but instead with how they adapted to their workload during the coronavirus pandemic.
A tough transition made easier at Baltimore area Catholic high schools May 19, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The transition from middle school to high school can be daunting. Recent issues with COVID-19 only added to those challenges for students.
