Catholics who worship at parishes in Baltimore City have the opportunity to weigh in on the proposal for Seek the City, the archdiocesan process underway for nearly two years to change the footprint of physical locations in the city while emphasizing a Eucharistic vision and a renewed vision for the city church in Baltimore.
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‘Christian Nationalism’ is Opposed to Catholic Teaching, Says Bishop Burbidge
The concept of Christian nationalism is not compatible with Catholic teaching, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, said on a recent episode of his ‘Walk Humbly’ podcast.
New York’s Highest Court Hears Catholic-Led Challenge to State Abortion Mandate
The fight by religious groups against New York state’s abortion mandate — requiring most private insurance plans to cover abortion — went to the state’s highest court April 16.
God Knows We Are Not Perfect, And He Loves Us
In 2015, Sony Films released “War Room,” which became the seventh highest grossing Christian film despite very mixed reviews. The film centers around the Jordan family, a seemingly “happy” family.
Jesus Is Truly Present In the Eucharist
We are looking forward to the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival. It will be an opportunity for us as Catholic people in Brooklyn and Queens — clergy, religious, and laity — to reflect on the gift and mystery that Our Lord Jesus, truly and sacramentally present in the Eucharist, is for us.
Letters to the Editor Week of April 20, 2024
Bishop Brennan’s Chrism Mass Homily, Imposing Our Beliefs, Loss of Father John Garkowski, No Parole for Cop Killer, A Vote for SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Obituaries, Week of April 20, 2024
Father Richard Zuk
The Real Presence Drives My Vocation
“Where Eucharistic life flourishes, there the life of the Church will blossom.” This is truly a powerful statement by St. Pope John Paul II. It has stood the test of time since the very institution of the sacrament by Jesus Christ up to this day wherever Mass is celebrated. The Eucharist is not only a […]
New Catholic Report Calls for Improvements to CBP One App Used by Asylum-Seekers
In a new report released April 17, Catholic migrant advocates detailed accessibility issues facing asylum-seekers using CBP One, the mobile app run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to secure appointments needed to claim asylum and legally enter the United States.
Attack on Texas Priest, Other Incidents, Show Parishes Need to Get Serious on Security
An assault on a Texas priest — along with recent incidents at Catholic churches in the U.S. and Canada — highlights the need for parishes to implement more robust security measures, experts told OSV News.