Gerry Jackson

1 week ago | catholicreview.org | Gerry Jackson

Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain five men to the priesthood June 21 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. The following is a profile of one of those future priests. New profiles of the other new priests will be added to the Catholic Review site daily from June 15 to June 20. Click here to read them. Deacon Shiadrik Mokum says all his life “community” has been his major focus.

2 weeks ago | news.diocesetucson.org | Gerry Jackson

BALTIMORE (OSV News) -- The legacy of George Herman "Babe" Ruth continues to grace his native town more than a century after his rise to international baseball renown. Largely considered one of the most influential sports figures of all time, the "Sultan of Swat" has blessed the archbishop of Baltimore with an unexpected reminder of Ruth's Baltimore roots and the role the Catholic Church played in his rise to stardom. Archbishop William E.

2 weeks ago | osvnews.com | Gerry Jackson

1 The photo includes Babe Ruth posing in front of St. Mary’s Industrial School with teammates Benny Bengough, Bob Meusel, Joe Dugan and Mike Gonzales as well as St. Mary’s Xavierian Brothers Paul, Gilbert and Sebastian. Throughout his career, Ruth remembered his roots and supported St. Mary’s Industrial School. His parents sent Ruth, considered an “incorrigible,” to St. Mary’s when he was 7 years old.

2 weeks ago | catholicreview.org | Gerry Jackson

Thuy Strong says a eucharistic procession is a “great testament to what the Holy Spirit can do,” and she’s confident her Howard County parish will be part of another such moving experience. Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ellicott City will host its fourth annual Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession June 21. The event begins with Saturday’s 4:30 p.m. vigil Mass and the procession begins at approximately 5:30 p.m. after the end of holy Communion.

2 weeks ago | news.diocesetucson.org | Gerry Jackson

BALTIMORE (OSV News) -- Maryland's bishops released a pastoral letter on artificial intelligence June 5, urging Catholics to harness the use of emerging technologies while always putting "human dignity" at the forefront. The bishops tied the release to the feast of Pentecost, celebrated June 8 throughout Catholic parishes. Archbishop William E. Lori and Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker of Baltimore were among the authors of the 1,400-word letter.