Bishop Lewandowski’s workshop focused on pastoral answers to racism. Building on the theme of the conference, “Living the synodality in Hispanic ministry,” the bishop called racism the “enemy of synodality.”

“This building is a physical manifestation of having different disciplines come together,” Sawyer said.

Andrew “Jake” Rusnak has turned his passion for swimming into helping others.

Monsignor Farmer emphasizes that the pro-life movement should seek to “convince, not confront” and to “persuade, not provoke.”

Monsignor Thomas J. Donellan Jr., founding pastor of the Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier in Hunt Valley and a respected leader in pastoral planning in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Sept. 24 at St. Martin’s Home for the Aged in Catonsville, surrounded by the Little Sisters of the Poor. He was 91.

The festive display of cultural pride helped mark a major milestone in the Filipino community: the commemoration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the Mass during the 11th Archdiocesan Saints Fiesta Celebration at the Homeland cathedral.

Archbishop Lori noted that each person coming to American borders “bears God’s image and is beloved in his sight.”

George Matysek Jr., a member of the Catholic Review newsroom for more than 24 years, has been named managing editor of Catholic Review Media effective Sept. 27.

Bill O’Keefe, executive vice president for Mission, Mobility and Advocacy for Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, speaks about migration, the coronavirus pandemic and how foreign policy can respect the dignity of all people.

PIE launched in 1996, when Cardinal William H. Keeler brought together partners in the community who cared about Baltimore, young people and their future.