The U.S. Catholic Church’s three-year eucharistic revival about to get underway “is not a program but a movement” that is an invitation to the faithful from God to go on mission and be compelling witnesses of our faith, said Tim Glemkowski, the newly named executive director of the National Eucharistic Congress.
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Seminarians evangelize Towson University
Eighteen seminarians from Mount St. Mary’s were on Towson University’s campus Feb. 27 to March 1 at the invitation of the university’s Catholic campus ministry based at the Newman Center. With permission from the secular university, they had opportunities for faith sharing not only with Catholic students, but also with students of many different religions – and of no religion at all.
Men’s conference centers on Eucharist
Men attending this year’s Catholic Men’s Fellowship Conference March 19 at St. Joseph in Fullerton were challenged to deepen their love for the Eucharist and recognize that the lifelong relationship they develop with Christ in the Blessed Sacrament is as deep and profound as any other friendship.
School year focuses on Year of the Eucharist
From visits to the Blessed Sacrament to painting ornaments, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have incorporated creative ways to “Encounter Christ’s Presence” during the Year of the Eucharist.
Nearly 300 encounter ‘Christ in the Word’ through Glyndon religious education classes
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.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Year in Review and Year Ahead
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty sits down with Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori about the Year of the Eucharist, the worldwide synod, COVID-19, new seminarians and a new school, his new role chairing the U.S. bishop’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities and walks with Bayley, the archbishop’s dog.
Our response to the gift of the Eucharist
As Christmas approaches and as the pandemic seems to be easing, people are looking to get back to “normal.” Many are looking forward to Christmas parties and gift-giving. They are venturing into stores to buy gifts, or they are ordering them online, perhaps as never before.
U.S. bishops approve document on Eucharist and investing guidelines in Baltimore meeting
“The document is meant to be a resource,” Archbishop Lori said. “It’s meant to emphasize points of eucharistic doctrine and practice that may have been neglected over time – that needs, in our times, fresh emphasis.”
U.S. bishops approve Communion statement that aims to ‘retrieve and revive’ understanding
The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17, the second of two days of public sessions during their Nov. 15-18 fall general assembly.
In-person meeting finds bishops more reflective on meaning of Eucharist
Coming together for the first time in two years has been good for the bishops of the United States, in the judgment of Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Archbishop Lori will preach homily as U.S. bishops return to Baltimore
When the U.S. bishops gather in person as a body for the first time since 2019 at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Nov. 15-17, one of the most anticipated topics is a document regarding the Eucharist.
The miracle we share at every Mass
Much of the media coverage this year has focused on whether it will call out Catholic politicians who support abortion rights. According to the draft sent to the bishops in September and subsequently leaked to The Pillar, it does not.