Archdiocese of Baltimore develops plans for reopening April 30, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Local News, News, Uncategorized Anticipating the day when the functions of the church can be reopened to the public in a gradual way that protects the health of the general population, leaders of the Archdiocese of Baltimore are developing post-quarantine guidelines and protocols regarding liturgy, the sacraments and related concerns.
Hundreds of prayers pour into the archdiocese, offering a window into the pandemic April 30, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News As the coronavirus pandemic paralyzed the country and filled hospitals with patients, hundreds of people in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have asked Archbishop William E. Lori to pray for them through a new prayer request page launched March 25 on the archdiocesan website.
Catholic bioethicist: COVID-19 vaccine could be question of conscience April 30, 2020By Simon Caldwell Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News There is “no absolute duty” to boycott any COVID-19 vaccine produced with the help of cells derived from aborted fetuses, said a researcher from a Catholic bioethics institute.
Sainthood cause for Dorothy Day picking up steam in U.S. April 29, 2020By Mark Pattison Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News The sainthood cause for Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, believes it could have all of the documentation prepared at some point next year to send to the Vatican Congregation for Saints’ Causes.
Catholic leaders press Trump to support aid to schools during pandemic April 29, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News President Donald Trump said he would continue to support issues vital to the Catholic Church, especially abortion, religious freedom and school choice, in a conference call with Catholic leaders and educators.
Archbishop Lori to offer consecration prayers entrusting United States to Mary April 28, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Lori’s consecration prayers will be streamed from the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland at 3 p.m. on the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Facebook page and its online Mass page
Vatican releases book of pope’s homilies, prayers for ‘difficult times’ April 28, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Books, Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News The Vatican published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers and homilies responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope approves foundation promoting example, works of Pope John Paul I April 28, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis approved the establishment of the John Paul I Vatican Foundation to preserve and promote the writings, thinking, example and study of “the smiling pope.”
President of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School honored by NCEA April 28, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools In recognition of his dedication, support and commitment to excellence in Catholic education, Lawrence Callahan, president of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Essex, was awarded the 2020 “Lead, Learn, Proclaim” award from the National Catholic Educational Association.
Ray Repp dies; wrote ‘Allelu!’, ‘Hear, O Lord,’ ‘I Am the Resurrection’ April 27, 2020By Mark Pattison Filed Under: News, Obituaries, World News Ray Repp, the liturgical musician who spearheaded the concept of the folk group-led “guitar Mass” with his “Mass for Young Americans,” died April 26 in Palm Springs, California, of complications from cancer. He was 77.
Pope composes prayers for end of pandemic to be recited after rosary April 26, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News Pope Francis asked Catholics to make a special effort in May to pray the rosary, knowing that by doing so they will be united with believers around the world asking for Mary’s intercession in stopping the coronavirus pandemic.
Bishops of U.S., Canada will consecrate their nations to Mary May 1 April 23, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Uncategorized, World News Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has announced the U.S. bishops will join the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops May 1 in consecrating the two nations to the care of the Blessed Mother under the title “Mary, Mother of the Church.”
