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Vatican spokesman expresses hopes for Obama’s presidency

November 5, 2008

VATICAN CITY – Although papal custom is to wait until inauguration day to send a congratulatory message to a new U.S. president, the Vatican spokesman expressed his hopes for Barack Obama’s presidency just a few hours after his victory was declared.

Statement on Fernando Cristancho

Archdiocese of Baltimore

October 31, 2008

Press Release

October 31, 2008 Fernando Cristancho was a priest of the Diocese of Istmina-Tado, Colombia. Cristancho’s assignment in the Archdiocese was at St. Ignatius, Hickory, from 1999-2002. In July 2002, Cristancho refused an assignment to another parish from Cardinal William H. Keeler, then Archbishop of Baltimore, which led to the revocation of his faculties to minister […]

Diocese condemns effigy of Obama on University of Kentucky campus

Catholic Review

October 31, 2008

News

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Bishop Ronald W. Gainer of Lexington Oct. 30 joined with local community leaders in condemning the act of hanging in effigy the Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, which occurred on the University of Kentucky campus Oct. 29.

An Appeal to Those Who Seek or Hold Public Office

Archdiocese Staff

October 30, 2008

OBrien Articles

The Catholic Review In the midst of this protracted election season, a seeming division among the Catholic leadership in our country has emerged, representing different approaches to this year’s document of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. Despite these differences, the Catholic bishops of the United States remain totally and […]

Pope, Jewish leaders discuss duty of dialogue, access to archives

Catholic Review

October 30, 2008

News

VATICAN CITY – Dialogue among those who believe in God is a “sacred duty” for all those committed to building a better world, Pope Benedict XVI told members of the International Jewish Committee on Interreligious Consultations.

Archbishop O’Brien Announces Appointment of New Vicar General, Moderator of the Curia

Sean Caine

October 29, 2008

Press Release

This past year, we have been taking various steps to ensure the most efficient and effective operation of the Archdiocese’s administrative offices at the Catholic Center. These have included an operational review of our central offices. More such studies are planned in order to better serve the people of the Archdiocese. The transfer of Bishop […]

Homeownership dream becomes nightmare for many in foreclosure crisis

Catholic Review

October 28, 2008

News

WASHINGTON – Owning one’s own home – part and parcel of the American dream – is turning into a nightmare for a growing number of American families.

Unclear if pope will support women officially in lector ministry

Catholic Review

October 27, 2008

News

VATICAN CITY – Probably the most newsy – and somewhat unexpected – item in the final propositions of the Synod of Bishops on the Bible was a proposal to allow women to be installed officially in the ministry of lector.

Lack of religious freedom stunts a nation’s growth, say priests

Catholic Review

October 24, 2008

News

ROME – A nation that lacks freedom of religion is stunting its own social, economic and political development, said speakers presenting an annual report on religious freedom around the world.

20 Questions for Catholic Voters toward Faithful Citizenship

Archdiocese Staff

October 23, 2008

OBrien Articles

The Catholic Review Last November, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops overwhelmingly approved the document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States.” The lengthy title speaks for itself and its 90 paragraphs sought out some elementary and clarifying principles that should be helpful […]

Poll finds majority of voters favor California marriage amendment

Catholic Review

October 23, 2008

News

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A majority of likely voters in California favor a proposed constitutional amendment stating that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in the state, according to a new poll commissioned by the Knights of Columbus.

Keeler honored by Frederick schools group

Catholic Review

October 21, 2008

News

Cardinal William H. Keeler, retired archbishop of Baltimore, was given the 2008 John McElroy Award by the Friends of Catholic Education, Inc. Oct. 7. The award is given each year to a person who has advanced Catholic school education in Frederick County.

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