Now is time to build new world without inequality, injustice, pope says April 19, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, Video, World News As the world slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a risk it will be struck by an even worse virus — that of selfish indifference, Pope Francis said.
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.
Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools will remain closed until May 15 April 17, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic school campuses will remain closed and remote instruction will continue until at least May 15 as Maryland continues to see an increase in cases of COVID-19, officials said April 17.
Our Daily Bread keeps up with surge in demand April 17, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Coronavirus, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News Even though Our Daily Bread Employment Center’s flow of donated casseroles has dwindled over the last few months and it had to suspend the use of volunteers, the Catholic Charities-run outreach has kept up with a substantial increase in demand for meals during the coronavirus pandemic.
Retired pope, celebrating 93rd birthday, is well, secretary says April 16, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Retired Pope Benedict XVI “is well,” although the coronavirus pandemic restrictions mean he will receive no visitors April 16, his 93rd birthday.
Sturdy parish leads to 70 years of marriage April 15, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, It's about love, Local News, News Little approaches the affection shared by the couple known as Ben and Pat – unless it’s their affinity for St. Joseph Parish in Fullerton.
Talk of aid for journalism includes religious news outlets April 15, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Filed Under: Coronavirus, Journalism, News, World News Local journalism outlets, including diocesan newspapers, are being touted as vital information sources during the COVID-19 pandemic worthy of being included in a new round of federal emergency aid.
High winds topple Baltimore’s ‘Star of the Sea’ but also uncover a trove of support April 14, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Local News, News When the cross atop the St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church in South Baltimore was damaged in a wind storm this week, disappointment quickly turned to a deep sense of gratitude as the neighborhood rallied to support its church and workers uncovered a long-forgotten time capsule stowed away inside the base of the cross.
Baltimore Archdiocese offers memorial page for victims of coronavirus April 13, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore launched a page on its website April 13 for people throughout the archdiocese to memorialize loved ones who have died of the coronavirus and to offer the prayers and support of the entire Catholic community.
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.”
Even in time of pandemic, Easter proclaims the victory of life, pope says April 11, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the Easter candle and called Christians to keep kindling sparks of hope, knowing that Jesus has risen and death will not have the last word.
Archbishop marks Holy Thursday and Good Friday via livestream April 11, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated Holy Thursday and Good Friday liturgies in the eerily empty Cathedral of Mary our Queen in Homeland in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
