Mask mandates return in several dioceses as omicron variant surges January 7, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News The rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus has led bishops in dioceses nationwide to reimpose mask mandates for students and staff at schools as well as for Mass attendees regardless of vaccination status.
Bishop’s reflections prod readers’ spiritual lives in practical way January 7, 2022By Brian T. Olszewski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, News Sometimes when reading reflections, one can almost hear what the author is saying. When they are published, it’s as though the printed word is transformed into an audiobook. That is what the reader will experience with Bishop Donald Hying’s “Love Never Fails.”
Annual March for Life still on this year in Washington January 7, 2022By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, World News The 49th annual national March for Life — with a rally on the National Mall and march to the Supreme Court Jan. 21 — will go on as scheduled this year amid a surge in the omicron variant in the nation’s capital.
Nearly 300 encounter ‘Christ in the Word’ through Glyndon religious education classes January 7, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News From special needs ministry to family-home study, the religious education program at Sacred Heart Parish here is tailored to the needs of children and their families regardless of their age, language and background.
Sister Mary William Philbin, I.H.M., dies at 75 January 7, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Mary William entered the IHM congregation in 1964, making her final profession in 1972. She served as a teacher at St. Agnes School in Catonsville from 1969 to 1970.
Surge in COVID-19 cases generates crisis standards of care in several Maryland hospitals January 6, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Catholic hospitals in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are being hit by medical and clinical staffing shortages and other challenges as the surge in COVID-19 cases continues filling emergency rooms throughout the state.
Jesus is star guiding people to joy, pope says on Epiphany January 6, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Just as the Magi were guided by a shining star, Christians can rest assured that the light of Christ will guide them to a happy and meaningful life, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.
Priest continues to counsel police one year after Capitol insurrection January 6, 2022By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A year since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Msgr. Salvatore A. Criscuolo continues to see the physical pain and mental stress among officers of the Washington Metropolitan Police Department.
Vatican newspaper remembers Jan. 6 siege as attack on U.S. democracy January 6, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The attack on the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, “represented a direct blow to the heart of American democracy,” the Vatican newspaper said.
Pro-life supporters prepare to march for life in Washington and Annapolis January 5, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life As the U.S. Supreme Court considers Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, Maryland’s pro-life supporters are ready to show their support for the sanctity of life at the Jan. 21 March for Life in Washington, D.C., and the Feb. 3 Maryland March for Life in Annapolis.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Bible in a Year January 5, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bible, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Are you making a New Year’s resolution to enhance your spiritual life? Start with sacred Scripture.
Court sets March date for former Cardinal McCarrick’s hearing January 4, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News Proceedings before a criminal trial involving former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick will continue March 3 in Massachusetts, where he faces three counts of sexually assaulting a teenager in the 1970s.
