First Communions on hold, but preparation continues, online May 14, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News First Communion season should be in full swing, but social distancing has closed churches and put parish celebrations on hold.
Archbishop Lori looks forward to reopening churches safely May 13, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore released May 12 comprehensive guidelines for Phase I of reopening parishes, along with a video informing parishioners about “What to Expect When You Return to Mass.”
Pope to nurses, midwives: ‘Thank you for your service to humanity’ May 12, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The coronavirus pandemic has drawn well-deserved attention to nurses and midwives, who are among “the saints next door,” dedicated to helping people in some of the most joyful or painful moments of their lives, Pope Francis said.
German bishops reject COVID-19 ‘conspiracy theories’ by prominent clergy May 12, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Catholic bishops have distanced themselves from a letter in which several prominent Catholic clergy warned there were attempts to use the COVID-19 pandemic to create a “world government beyond all control.”
Like everyone else, religious lean on tech in time of COVID-19 May 12, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Until churches and schools reopen and people can gather again, however, technology is the next best way to connect, not just for laypeople, but those living in religious communities.
Wake up May 11, 2020By Edward Herrera Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary Now more than ever, we must deepen the relationships around us, which afford us an opportunity to encounter God anew.
Response grows to those out of work, on front lines during crisis May 10, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Works of Mercy The COVID-19 pandemic has taken lives and strained healthcare workers. It has shuttered businesses, putting more in a hand-to-mouth existence and further burdening food banks and soup kitchens. Fortunately, many are doing something to stem those needs.
Former principal of Archbishop Curley installed as Atlanta’s archbishop May 8, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, World News In the silence of the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, a former principal of Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore, was installed May 6 as leader of the 1.2 million Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
U.S. Catholic schools move to avert fiscal disaster amid pandemic May 7, 2020By Tom Tracy Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Catholic schools in the U.S. are busy trying to avert fiscal calamity by turning to government emergency support, online appeals and campus virtual tours to prop up next year’s enrollment.
Counting blessings this Mother’s Day May 7, 2020By Elizabeth Lowe Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Coronavirus Mother’s Day is bound to be memorable, but not because of the global pandemic we’re all enduring. Rather, because of the immense gift that I have been given in our beautiful, healthy daughter.
Coronavirus closes Catholic schools in Baltimore Archdiocese for remainder of school year May 6, 2020By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced May 6 that all Catholic schools in the archdiocese will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Immaculate Heart music series to celebrate 10th anniversary with online concert May 6, 2020By Tim Swift Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Arts & Culture, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The coronavirus may have cut the season short for the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary’s annual concert program, but the pandemic won’t stop parishioners from celebrating the 10th anniversary of the beloved Towson music series this Mother’s Day.
