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At Mass, Cardinal Gregory praises Dr. King for living a life in Christ and offering heroic witness for justice

Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is important because it helps all Americans know that there were many unsung African American heroes and heroines who “pursued greatness when many...

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Retired Senator Miller dies, remembered as ‘lion’ of Maryland’s Senate

Retired Maryland State Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. – who had been the country’s longest serving state senate president –...

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As D.C. and Maryland begin offering COVID-19 vaccines, Maryland bishops encourage people to get vaccinated

Jan 12

One week after U.S. Capitol attacked, Cardinal Gregory tells students ‘we need the Lord to cast out the demon of division in our nation’

Jan 13

Incoming Buffalo bishop: Healing a top priority in diocese

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Nobody said it was going to be easy in being placed in charge of a diocese where "60 Minutes" did a story...

Jan 14

Updated: Capitol Hill pastors reflect on attack on U.S. Capitol that hit close to home

(This article has been updated at the end to include quotes from the homily of Father Gary Studniewski, the pastor of St....

Jan 10

House impeaches Trump a second time; timeline for Senate trial unknown

(CNS) -- The House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump, charging him with "incitement of insurrection" for a...

Jan 14

Black Catholic Voices interview: Gloria Purvis, longtime radio host, on why racial justice is a life issue

(Gloria Purvis, formerly the longtime host of the EWTN radio show “Morning Glory,” was interviewed for the Catholic Standard’s...

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Jan. 16 livestreamed Mass and Catholic Charities’ Day of Service to honor Dr. King's life

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Two Catholic members of Congress reflect on assault on U.S. Capitol and their hopes for the future

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Black Catholic Voices

The Catholic Standard's Black Catholic Voices series features videotaped interviews with local Black Catholics, beginning with...

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Black Catholic Voices: Priest chaplain at Howard University says drawing on faith, learning history can foster racial understanding, healing

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Black Catholic Voices series: Sister Patricia Chappell on seeking solidarity and racial justice in society and Church

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Photo gallery: Journey of faith of Cardinal Wilton Gregory as archbishop of Washington

Since being named as the new archbishop of Washington by Pope Francis in April 2019, Cardinal Wilton Gregory has had an eventful 20 months, leading the Archdiocese of Washington through the...

Photo gallery: Joyful Mass at St. Luke's Church in Washington on day before Archbishop Gregory named a cardinal

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory made his first visit to St. Luke Catholic Church in the nation's capital on Oct. 24, 2020, for a Mass celebrating the parish's 63rd anniversary. On the next...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates parish Mass after being named as cardinal by Pope Francis

Four hours after he learned that Pope Francis had named him as a new cardinal, Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrated a 250th anniversary Mass at Holy Angels Church in Avenue, Maryland on...

Photo essay: Southern Maryland churches and charitable groups collect supplies shipped by Food for the Poor during pandemic

Known for its extensive outreach to the poor in the Caribbean and Latin America, the relief organization Food for the Poor also sometimes provides emergency assistance to outreach programs in the...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory's joyful ordination of eight new priests and a new deacon for archdiocese

Archbishop Wilton Gregory ordained Father Patrick Agustin, Father Nathanael Anderson, Father James Glasgow, Father Jeremy Hammond, Father Emanuel Lucero, Father James Morrison, Father Francisco...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates outdoor Mass at Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish in Owings

As local government coronavirus restrictions eased and public Masses continued to resume in the Archdiocese of Washington, Archbishop Wilton Gregory on June 14 celebrated an outdoor Mass at Jesus...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates Easter Sunday and Easter Vigil

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrated the April 12 Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, followed later that day by an Easter Sunday Mass at the Basilica of the...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory leads Good Friday liturgy at St. Matthew's Cathedral

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory presided at the Good Friday liturgy of the Passion of the Lord at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. on April 10, 2020. Due to...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrates Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 9, at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Since public Masses are not being held in...

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrates Palm Sunday Mass

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory began Holy Week in 2020 in the Archdiocese of Washington by celebrating a Palm Sunday Mass on April 5 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington,...

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Addressing pandemic’s impact, Catholic Charities DC increases assistance to those in need

In a year in which the COVID-19 virus had a major impact on the physical, mental and financial health of many throughout the...

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Maryland State Senator Miller retires, praised as ‘lion of the Senate’ that he led for 33 years

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Marking 25th year, Langley Park Catholic Community thrives, whether in a rented gym or over Zoom

Dec 28

Father Goode dies, his 60 years as priest include years as Southern Maryland pastor and principal

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Assault on U.S. Capitol shocks the world

ROME (CNS) -- The breach of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 sent shock waves around the world. As Archbishop Mark Coleridge of...

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In wake of Capitol attack, leaders urge rejection of divisions that lead to violence

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Assault on U.S. Capitol shocks the world

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Statement by Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory after protesters stormed U.S. Capitol and disrupted electoral vote count

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Catholic magazine highlights how people ‘found God in a troubled year’

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- With many so eager to put 2020 in the rearview mirror, one Catholic publication is saying: "Not so fast.”...

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God gives everyone the task of being peacemakers, pope says

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In new year, ‘vaccine for our hearts’ can lead to caring for others, Pope Francis writes

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In pandemic, Catholic churches turned to technology, creativity, faith

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Former EWTN radio show host Gloria Purvis has no regrets talking about race

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Gloria Purvis, who was told after the Dec. 30 broadcast of the EWTN radio show "Morning Glory" that the...

Jan 5

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is entertaining follow-up

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Animated film ‘Soul’ offers confusing look at afterlife

Dec 30

Update: Alex Trebek dies at 80; host of ‘Jeopardy!’ was educated in Catholic schools

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At Mass, Cardinal Gregory praises Dr. King for living a life in Christ and offering heroic witness for justice

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Retired Senator Miller dies, remembered as ‘lion’ of Maryland’s Senate

As D.C. and Maryland begin offering COVID-19 vaccines, Maryland bishops encourage people to get vaccinated

One week after U.S. Capitol attacked, Cardinal Gregory tells students ‘we need the Lord to cast out the demon of division in our nation’

Incoming Buffalo bishop: Healing a top priority in diocese

Updated: Capitol Hill pastors reflect on attack on U.S. Capitol that hit close to home

House impeaches Trump a second time; timeline for Senate trial unknown

Black Catholic Voices interview: Gloria Purvis, longtime radio host, on why racial justice is a life issue

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Jan. 16 livestreamed Mass and Catholic Charities’ Day of Service to honor Dr. King's life

Two Catholic members of Congress reflect on assault on U.S. Capitol and their hopes for the future

Pope says he was ‘astonished’ by violence at Capitol

Historians: Capitol Hill breach damaged U.S. politics

Pelosi references Epiphany and St. Francis as House confirms Biden win

Capitol invasion adds to challenges facing incoming Biden administration

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Black Catholic Voices: Priest chaplain at Howard University says drawing on faith, learning history can foster racial understanding, healing

Black Catholic Voices series: Sister Patricia Chappell on seeking solidarity and racial justice in society and Church

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Cardinal Gregory’s homily at 2021 Mass honoring Dr. King: ‘A Recipe for Greatness!’

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Photo gallery: Journey of faith of Cardinal Wilton Gregory as archbishop of Washington

Photo gallery: Joyful Mass at St. Luke's Church in Washington on day before Archbishop Gregory named a cardinal

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates parish Mass after being named as cardinal by Pope Francis

Photo essay: Southern Maryland churches and charitable groups collect supplies shipped by Food for the Poor during pandemic

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory's joyful ordination of eight new priests and a new deacon for archdiocese

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates outdoor Mass at Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish in Owings

Photo gallery: Archbishop Gregory celebrates Easter Sunday and Easter Vigil

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory leads Good Friday liturgy at St. Matthew's Cathedral

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrates Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday

Photo gallery: Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrates Palm Sunday Mass

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Addressing pandemic’s impact, Catholic Charities DC increases assistance to those in need

Maryland State Senator Miller retires, praised as ‘lion of the Senate’ that he led for 33 years

Marking 25th year, Langley Park Catholic Community thrives, whether in a rented gym or over Zoom

Father Goode dies, his 60 years as priest include years as Southern Maryland pastor and principal

US & World

Assault on U.S. Capitol shocks the world

In wake of Capitol attack, leaders urge rejection of divisions that lead to violence

Assault on U.S. Capitol shocks the world

Statement by Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory after protesters stormed U.S. Capitol and disrupted electoral vote count

Faith

Catholic magazine highlights how people ‘found God in a troubled year’

God gives everyone the task of being peacemakers, pope says

In new year, ‘vaccine for our hearts’ can lead to caring for others, Pope Francis writes

In pandemic, Catholic churches turned to technology, creativity, faith

Culture

Former EWTN radio show host Gloria Purvis has no regrets talking about race

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is entertaining follow-up

Animated film ‘Soul’ offers confusing look at afterlife

Update: Alex Trebek dies at 80; host of ‘Jeopardy!’ was educated in Catholic schools

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