After extensive input, discussion and the work of experts, the cardinal and bishop members of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes approved in 2016 “a new pathway for beatification of those who offered their lives with explicit and recognized Christian” reasons.
United by the words of the prophet of social justice, Catholic Church leaders urged black Catholics to become active, just disciples of Christ. The Archdiocese of Baltimore had a strong presence at the conference.
When our souls are stretched, even if to their breaking points, carrying our crosses, may we come to Jesus, who repairs, renews, restores and refreshes our souls.
Young adults looking to rekindle their faith, draw inspiration or have a chance to meet others searching for deeper meaning in life are invited to attend a major gathering of young adults and young families set for July 22 in Washington, D.C.
When I came home at the end of a full day, our children were stalking the kitchen, looking for food. And I had no idea what I would be making for dinner. It’s a good thing I always have chicken in the freezer, I thought. As I pulled it out, though, I noticed the date […]
Because the church requires certainty regarding the conditions necessary for the validity of the sacraments, the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments offered some suggestions so that bishops can continue to “watch over the quality of the bread and wine” as well as “those who prepare these materials.”
Canada’s major churches, the Canadian Council for Refugees and Amnesty International Canada are taking the federal government to court, hoping to strike down a 13-year-old agreement between the United States and Canada on treatment of refugees.
The Catholic Review sits down with Keith Vander Kolk, president and CEO of St. Agnes Healthcare in Baltimore.
Agencies of the U.S. and European Catholic bishops have called for all nations to develop a plan to eliminate nuclear weapons from their military arsenals.
~1~ Do you call those flying insects that light up fireflies or lightning bugs? I call them fireflies, but my mother says they are lightning bugs. I can’t decide why I don’t use the same term she does. ~2~ I have been off from work this week and enjoying my staycation with our boys. This […]
“He was a great intramural football player, tough as nails,” Deacon Patrick Goles said of Father Callahan. “He was a hard-nosed pastor, too. He knew what he wanted. Do the right thing, and let the chips fall where they may. That’s how he lived.”
Father Doyle answers questions about images of Mary and attending the wedding of a child who doesn’t want to get married in the Catholic Church.
