The new magisterial document from Pope Francis -- the encyclical Fratelli tutti -- opens with a rather bleak assessment of the current state of the world. READ MORE

The release of Pope Francis' latest encyclical has been greeted by a number of leading U.S. Catholics as a letter that speaks directly to a deeply polarized church and country struggling to overcome racial, economic and political divides. READ MORE

Pope Francis devotes the second chapter of his new social encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti,” to a meditation on the parable of the good Samaritan. READ MORE

Editor's Note: Just came across this, a series ("Whose Vote Counts Explained") produced by Netflix and being shown for a limited time. I think incredibly needful as we approach the election. Why is the right to vote in America still a fight? From voter suppression to disenfranchisement, see the roadblocks that stop voices from being heard. The right to vote is at the foundation of America's democracy. But not every vote is created equal. How does the system work, and can it be fixed? Needful viewing! Here's the first episode...but if you have Netflix you may want to watch the other two.

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Our parish commits to being antiracist. To help us in this work, a group of fellow parishioners invites you to sign up for bimonthly reflections. These email reflections are written by parishioners who share their own journeys in antiracism. These reflections coupled with our advocacy work will help us build a more antiracist society. Sign up by clicking here. Or email Eric Clayton (eclayton@jesuits.org) to join the group.

Read latest issue: Racism Makes A Liar of God

It's time to nominate candidates to serve in St. Ignatius' elected positions. You may nominate yourself or someone else. A nominee must be a registered parishioner, age 18 or older, who has been confirmed in the Catholic Church. Candidates must attend an orientation session in November (date to be determined.) To nominate yourself or someone else, send your candidate suggestion and contact information here. All nominations must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 25.

Once a month we collect casseroles for Our Daily Bread – Maryland’s largest hot meal program, serving more than a quarter of a million meals to those experiencing hunger in Baltimore City each year. This Saturday, October 17th is our next collection. We collect between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, in front of St. Ignatius Church. You can really help people in great need. Click here for recipe and specific directions.

Please join the musicians of the St. Ignatius Community for "Keep On Keepin' On," an hour of positive and inspirational music for these unprecedented times.

The show will take place at St. Ignatius Church (740 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore) on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 PM. As per COVID regulations, we will have 150 seats available. They are reserved on a first-come/first-serve basis and are available now – so to reserve click here.

Of course, this presentation will be livestreamed at 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 24. To view live, click here. The show will also be archived and available for viewing at a later time. We are excited to be able to connect in this way with the faithful parishioners of St. Ignatius for an upbeat evening of music of all types.

On Monday, October 5, the Initiative, in partnership with Georgetown’s Office of Mission and Ministry, held an online Dahlgren Dialogue on Fratelli Tutti: Pope Francis’ New Encyclical on Human Fraternity and Solidarity. We had a terrific turnout with over 3,600 viewers who joined us live. If you were not able to join us, you can view a video recording of the dialogue below.

October 13, 2020 (tomorrow night!)

These recent events have led our communities to examine more closely the impact that injustice and racism have on an individual, structural, and institutional level. As a result, more young Catholics have begun to engage in difficult conversations about the history and present reality of racism in the U.S. Catholic Church. CONTINUE ON FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION

Archbishop Paul Coakley's remarks came during a virtual policy briefing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops held for the co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus. READ MORE