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Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, as Hurricane Ian continues up the East Coast of the United States, further jeopardizing the safety and health of residents in those communities, I ask you to please pray that the Holy Spirit gives those in its path strength and peace in this difficult time. In addition to the tragic […]
National
By Rhina Guidos
WASHINGTON — Authorities in Florida continued rescue efforts Sept. 30, and Catholic parishes and dioceses in the U.S. moved rapidly to collect aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Though Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm after wrecking swaths of Florida, it regained strength and regrouped as a hurricane before heading toward South Carolina. […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican synod hall became a stand full of cheering fans, pumping fists, clapping and shouting encouragement as instructed by Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, who led some 200 people in a group exercise. “Imagine you’re in the stands … and there’s a track behind me with a 100-meter race to […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis reconfirmed the leadership of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and expanded its membership from 17 to 20 people, naming 10 new members and reappointing 10 returning members. U.S. Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley of Boston, president of the commission, said, “Coming from all over the world with varied […]
National
By Julie Asher
WASHINGTON — Justice Samuel Alito told a group of law students in Washington that he is always mindful that the rulings he and his colleagues on the U.S. Supreme Court issue “are not abstract discussions” and “have a real impact on the world.” Alito made the remark in a question-and-answer session Sept. 27 after delivering […]
Global
By Jonathan Luxmoore
WARSAW, Poland — Russia’s bishops said Catholics face dilemmas responding to a mass call-up for the war in Ukraine, and they urged President Vladimir Putin’s government to recognize conscientious objection. “The confrontation in Ukraine has grown into a full-scale military conflict and already claimed thousands of lives, undermining trust and unity between countries and peoples, […]
National
By Christopher Gunty
BALTIMORE — The 57 urban parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are embarking on a two-year listening and discernment process to determine how well their ministries and pastoral services meet the needs of the neighborhoods in which they are located. The initiative will focus on renewing parish ministry within Baltimore and just beyond the city […]
Global
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ theme for the next World Communications Day is a call for a peaceful dialogue that allows for uncomfortable truths to be spoken of without resorting to contentious and hostile debate, the Vatican announced. Speaking the truth “means giving ‘a reason for your hope’ and doing so gently, using the gift […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Bishop Burbidge’s Statement for Respect Life Month 2022 Each October, the Catholic Church in the United States observes Respect Life Month. Thanks to the United States Supreme Court’s overturning in June of the wrongly decided Roe v. Wade, we find ourselves in a unique time in American history. Decisions about abortion laws have been returned […]
Local
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Elder A. Maldonado Zavala of the Arlington diocese was among 23 men ordained to the transitional diaconate Sept. 29 in St. Peter’s Basilica. Deacon Maldonado is expected to be ordained to the priesthood in the Arlington diocese next year. Ordaining the deacons on the feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel and […]
