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Protecting the Voice of God Within

May 14, 2009

The Catholic Review Early this year a Baltimore woman asked me for an appointment to plead a very urgent cause. Years ago, after the birth of her first child, she consulted doctor after doctor, all of whom told her that her medical condition necessitated her sterilization. A strong, knowledgeable Catholic, she refused their counsel and […]

Irish cardinal attends Anglican synod, preaches in Trinity chapel

Catholic Review

May 12, 2009

News

DUBLIN, Ireland – An Irish cardinal has made an unprecedented ecumenical gesture by attending a Church of Ireland service and by preaching in a once-forbidden Anglican chapel.

Calvert Hall principal awarded Christian Brothers highest honor

Catholic Review

May 8, 2009

News

Calvert Hall College High School principal Louis E. Heidrick was to be presented the Letter of Affiliation by the Brothers of Christian Schools May 14.

Intimidated?

Archdiocese Staff

May 7, 2009

OBrien Articles

The Catholic Review The seeds were probably sown centuries ago in a hostile atmosphere for Catholics in the New World. In 1633, as the earliest colonists were about to set sail for “Mary Land”, Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore, instructed “his said Governor and Commissioners” that while sailing and upon arrival at their destination […]

Pietro Canzi

Parishioner prays for brother’s canonization

Catholic Review

May 7, 2009

News

Glancing up at an oil painting of a boy dressed in a black cassock, white collar, wide-brimmed hat and round spectacles, Pietro Canzi struggled to hold back his emotions.

Cardinal Shehan students build robot

Catholic Review

May 4, 2009

News

Dr. Ronald J. Valenti, archdiocesan superintendent of schools, and Jalon Payton (center) admire the robot built and programmed by a team that includes Dominic Neal (from left) and Mecca Murphy, sixth-grade members of the Cardinal Shehan School Technology Club April 24. Sponsored by technology coordinator Philip Lathroum and math teacher Douglas Weimer, the club has 22 members in grades four through eight.

Strengthen family and world will follow

Catholic Review

May 1, 2009

News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore should reach out to strengthen every member of every family with Friday family nights. The recent murder-suicides are scandalous, and our Catholic families should not be involved in such terrible crimes. Visit the Web site www.prayforourleaders.com, and assist Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien to stop the murder, suicide and greed.

Notre Dame won’t give 2009 Laetare Medal, after Glendon rejects honor

Catholic Review

May 1, 2009

News

WASHINGTON – The University of Notre Dame announced April 30 it will not award its prestigious Laetare Medal during the May 17 commencement ceremony after Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, turned down the honor.

Archbishop Encourages Catholic Parishes to Implement Safeguards vs. Swine Flu

Sean Caine

April 30, 2009

Press Release

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien issued a letter today to Catholic clergy, religious and laity in the Archdiocese of Baltimore encouraging the implementation of a number of safeguards to protect against the spread of Swine Flu in Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. “We think it prudent to suggest some specific temporary steps that our […]

Archdiocese offers guidelines regarding Swine Flu outbreak

Catholic Review

April 30, 2009

News

The Archbishop of Baltimore has issued some safeguards to help ensure that churches do not contribute to the spread of the Swine Flu. Below are listed some temporary, specific steps, which can be followed.

Some parishes change Mass practices to prevent spread of swine flu

Catholic Review

April 30, 2009

News

WASHINGTON – As the number of swine influenza cases increases around the world, some U.S. bishops are suggesting ways that pastors can alter certain practices within the celebration of Mass in an effort to prevent the spread of the highly contagious virus.