By Matthew Gambino • Posted October 6, 2020 Slowly, Catholics are returning to church, at least those who are able. Even as restrictions from the COVID-19 coronavirus lift, there remain the essentials of inviting people to return to the Mass and sacraments, and James Andrews has good ideas for how to do just that – […]
Presenters: Lauren Morton and Justin T. WhiteThis session will be a discussion of what prayer is and finding the time to use different prayer methods to strengthen your roots. With Guest Panelist:Rev. Mario Powell, S.J.President of Brooklyn Jesuit Prep Loyola alum Fr. Mario M. Powell, SJ ’99 was recently appointed the sixth president of Brooklyn Jesuit Prep. Before his […]
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, During the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, which was broadcast live via my Facebook page and the Archdiocesan Vimeo Channel, a senseless act of aggression took place. One of the lectors was punched by someone in the congregation as she left the altar. Such behavior […]
The 2020 Virtual March on Washington is about asking everyone — from protesters in the streets to elected officials at all levels of government — to commit to pursuing a new agenda that prioritizes equity, justice, and opportunity for all. Get ready for an interactive series of events and virtual experiences. More details and information […]
On Friday Aug. 28 at 4 p.m., Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory will celebrate a Mass of Peace and Justice in honor of the 57th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. People are invited to watch the livestreamed Mass from St. Matthew’s Cathedral via this link: https://youtu.be/KSCtdXuMQa4. read more: https://cathstan.org/news/local/archbishop-gregory-to-celebrate-aug-28-mass-of-peace-and-justice-in-honor-of-the-57th-anniversary-of-the-1963-march-on-washington
From CatholicPhilly: When the Catholic, Jewish, Methodist, Quaker and Episcopalian leaders of Delaware County marched peacefully against racism, they found hateful words and actions were “alive and well.” READ MORE – https://catholicphilly.com/2020/08/news/local-news/delco-faith-leaders-march-for-justice-in-face-of-opposition
From CatholicPhilly: In opposing racial injustice, Rev. C.T. Vivian and Rep. John Lewis participated in multiple protests and worked to combat racism, which included fighting for voting rights. – https://catholicphilly.com/2020/07/news/national-news/late-civil-rights-leaders-changed-course-of-history-says-archbishop
