Month

May 2020

A bittersweet moment for the Class of 2020

Heartbreaking as this experience is for the Class of 2020—and it is—I also find the Class of 2020 intriguing and inspiring.
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Class of Covid: The overlooked graduates of the class of 2020

My hats go off to all graduates of all grades everywhere. In surviving this, you have gained wisdom, skill sets, patience and appreciation that will guide you everywhere you go.
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Elite high school athletes reflect on season in which coronavirus was the only winner

The coronavirus pandemic has affected American society in countless ways. Among those impacted have been high school athletes, including elite seniors.
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Parishes plan for reopening

The Archdiocese of Baltimore started Phase I of its reopening plan May 15, allowing churches to be open for private prayer and adoration. Parishes may offer the sacraments of reconciliation and baptism, and funeral and wedding Masses may be held with a limit of 10 attendees.
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Vatican listens to ‘cry of poor, cry of the Earth’ during pandemic

Pope Francis' vision of "integral human development" and "integral ecology" involves identifying the connections between the condition of human beings and the condition of the environment, said Cardinal Peter Turkson.
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St. John Paul was a good shepherd, pope says on saint’s birthday

St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God's justice and mercy, Pope Francis said.
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RADIO INTERVIEW: Greg Erlandson discusses the mission of Catholic News Service

In the May 17 episode of "Catholic Baltimore," Christopher Gunty speaks with Greg Erlandson, editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service about the mission of Catholic News Service as it celebrates 100 years.
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Touchpoints with a saint’s life

As we mark the centenary of the birth of Karol Wojtyla, who became St. John Paul II, it caused me to reflect on moments of my life that intersected with the man who was pope for a great chunk of my life and career in Catholic journalism.
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Reports highlight Archdiocese of Baltimore’s efforts to address child sexual abuse

The Archdiocese of Baltimore released a pair of reports May 6 regarding the church’s efforts and activities relating to child sexual abuse in the church. 
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Click here to watch a livestream of Archbishop Lori’s 11 a.m. Mass May 17

Watch a livestream of Archbishop William E. Lori celebrating the May 17 Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Easter beginning at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 6th Sunday of Easter; Live-streamed and Televised Mass (Coronavirus Crisis)

During this pandemic, we have encountered a fair share of dubious optimism. Even as we earnestly hope and pray for an end to the COVID-19 crisis, we are cautious when we hear rosy predictions of sudden medical breakthroughs.
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New emergency aid bill aims to cut most benefits to Catholic schools

Catholic leaders expressed deep reservations about a new $3 trillion tax cut and spending bill in response to the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic that would restrict support for Catholic school students.
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