Pope Francis has established a new “Study Commission on the Female Diaconate” as a follow-up to a previous group that studied the history of women deacons in the New Testament and the early Christian communities.
Visits to the sick are taking new forms in the age of the coronavirus pandemic.
To the soundtrack of the official hymn of Recife’s Galo da Madrugada, said to be the largest carnival block in the world, Franciscans from five convents in northeastern Brazil dance to a typical Brazilian rhythm known as the frevo with one request: “Fique em Casa” (Stay Home).
Along comes a new opportunity to experience the Passion of Christ this Holy Week and Easter.
Archbishop William E. Lori said he wants nothing more than to open wide the doors to churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, but that the church has to recognize “the massive public health threat we are facing.”
For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 7, 2020 On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 11 a.m., Archbishop William E. Lori and his two auxiliary bishops, Denis Madden and Adam Parker, will simultaneously conduct blessings at three Baltimore hospitals, asking God’s care and protection over those who work in healthcare facilities in Maryland and for all the […]
The death toll included at least two priests from the Archdiocese of Baltimore and two Religious Sisters of Mercy.
There’s an old saying: “Life is fragile. Handle with prayer.” I’m blessed to be alive.
Cardinal George Pell has been released from prison after 405 days behind bars after the seven judges of the High Court of Australia unanimously overturned the original December 2018 jury verdict that found him guilty on five counts of molesting two 13-year-old choirboys in 1996.
With people forced to stay home, even during Holy Week, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the archbishop of Turin has announced a special online exposition of the Shroud of Turin, which many believe is the burial cloth of Jesus.
Each day, Archbishop William E. Lori offers a reflection on liturgical readings or other topics. Watch today’s reflection below. Click here or on the playlist button in the upper right corner of the video below to see reflections from previous days. Audio files of the reflections are also available below.
Because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore are facing new challenges in sustaining their ministries and outreach. Please remember to continue your financial support of your parish as best you are able given these difficult times. If your parish offers automatic giving, please make use of that approach. […]
