German church leaders recall end of WWII, urge commitment to peace May 8, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, World News In a joint service marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, Christian churches in Germany issued a call for a commitment to work for peace, reported the German Catholic news agency, KNA.
Remembering Grandma May 7, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized When I think of the mother I want to be, I think of many women in my life who have inspired me—and continue to.
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.
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.”
Pope prays for poor families and for the conversion of loan sharks April 23, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, Video, World News Pope Francis prayed for families struggling economically during the COVID-19 pandemic and for the conversion of loan sharks who prey on them.
Though at home, priests busy with prayer, virtual outreach and fellowship April 22, 2020By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized With social distancing rules in effect and in-person interactions with parishioners suspended, priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore are filling their time in a variety of ways, some expected and others less so.
Finding hope in the beauty of God’s creation April 21, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized God’s fingerprints are everywhere, and this spring I spot gift after gift from our Creator. The greatest gift, of course, is today.
Jesuit Father Francis Moan, former Loyola Blakefield headmaster, dies at 93 April 20, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized Jesuit Father Francis X. Moan, a Baltimore native who eventually became a headmaster at his alma mater, Loyola Blakefield, and later tirelessly worked to improve the lives of refugees in America, died April 17 from complications of COVID-19, his family said. He was 93.
Advocates call attention to pandemic’s wrath on ‘essential’ farmworkers April 18, 2020By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: News, Uncategorized, World News Even though they’re considered essential workers, a looming threat some farmworkers are facing are efforts to lower their salaries at this critical time.
Archbishop Lori to lead livestreamed Divine Mercy Mass and Chaplet from Baltimore Basilica April 16, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Coronavirus, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Uncategorized Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, supreme chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, will celebrate a special livestreamed Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday on April 19 at 3 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.
Becoming an at-home hairstylist? Tips to avoid a hairy situation April 13, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized Here are a few tips if you find yourself starting your own home salon.
Archbishop Lori: ‘Good virus’ of Jesus’ resurrection is ‘a contagion of hope’ April 12, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized “Our hold on this life is tenuous,” the archbishop said. “We are not all-powerful, but there is one who is – our risen Lord. In our need, let us turn to him this Easter day.”
