Activist ordered to pay restitution for naval base damage during protest June 8, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Filed Under: News, World News One of the seven Catholic peace activists convicted on charges related to entering a naval base in southeastern Georgia and symbolically damaging weapons systems will not return to prison for her role in the protest.
IND students attempt to move on June 6, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News They’re mourning the loss of a beloved institution, and searching for a new place to study and work – all while practicing remote learning because of the coronavirus pandemic.
A message from Archbishop Lori June 5, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: From the Archbishop, Local News, News, Racial Justice I write to share with you important news about immediate steps the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be taking as we grapple with the deep anguish and racial tension we are currently witnessing locally and throughout our country.
Knights ask Catholics to pray novena for national unity, end to racism June 5, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Knights of Columbus, News, Racial Justice, World News The Knights of Columbus called on the nation’s Catholics to participate in a novena beginning June 7 to pray for national unity and an end to racism amid the unrest following the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
Remembering Father Hull June 4, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Coronavirus, The Narthex Father Hull was an immense storehouse of knowledge and sharp as a tack even as he pushed 100.
Baltimore faith leaders call for peace and unity June 4, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Video Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori joined faith leaders from across the city June 3 to pray for peace and healing after more than a week of nationwide protests and unrest in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers.
After ‘taking a knee,’ border bishop gets a call from the pope June 4, 2020By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, Vatican, World News “The Holy Father said that he wanted to congratulate me for the words I am saying,” Bishop Seitz said,
Josephites mourn loss of priests to virus, express sorrow over Floyd death June 3, 2020By Mark Zimmermann Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News, Racial Justice Josephite Father Frank Martin Hull and Father Joseph John McKinley, who both had lived at the Josephite Senior Residence in Washington.
Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue June 3, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, Respect Life, Vatican, Video, World News Observing with great concern the social unrest unfolding in the United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim to defend the sanctity of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.
Baltimore faith leaders to hold prayer service for justice, healing June 3 at St. Vincent de Paul June 2, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Uncategorized Baltimore’s religious leaders will join civic and community leaders in praying for justice and peace during a June 3 gathering beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul in Baltimore.
Catholics in Twin Cities grappling with Floyd’s death, related rioting June 2, 2020By Maria Wiering Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, World News Twin Cities-area Catholics are among Minnesotans still processing the horror and tragedy, and grappling with their role — and the Catholic Church’s — both in fighting racism and rebuilding the city.
Feast of Pentecost marks return of public worship in Baltimore Archdiocese June 1, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News Churches in Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford and Washington counties opened liturgies to the public, albeit at one-third capacity, per Archdiocese of Baltimore guidelines.
