Archbishop Lori leads Stations of the Cross during ‘Panama in the Capital’ event January 28, 2019By Norma Montenegro Flynn Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World Youth Day Panama 2019, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry As World Youth Day 2019 came to a close in Panama, about 1,400 young adults representing about 20 dioceses throughout the United States gathered Jan. 26 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., to join in the joy, prayer and fellowship of the global event.
$10 million to BOOST, more updates, as General Assembly begins January 24, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools Two weeks into the 2019 Maryland General Assembly, measures supported by the Maryland Catholic Conference are getting attention in Annapolis.
Door opens to Panama for Baltimore parishioner January 23, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World Youth Day Panama 2019, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry While Brandon “B.J.” Pinkney hopes to improve his prayer life at 2019 World Youth Day, it’s hard to imagine him coming home with any more gratitude than what he took to Panama.
Weekend retreat helps young men discern religious calling January 22, 2019By Rus VanWestervelt Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations A discernment retreat held at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park attracted 16 participants considering religious life.
Sister parishes in Baltimore, Columbia welcome release of archbishop’s reflection on racism January 21, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori introduced “The Journey to Racial Justice” to several hundred men, women and children who appeared to be part of the solution to the lingering systemic issues addressed in his latest pastoral reflection.
Archbishop’s new pastoral reflection acknowledges history of slavery and racism January 21, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori released Jan. 21 his second pastoral reflection in 12 months on the effects of racism on society. “The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action” was to be released by the archbishop at St. Bernardine Parish in West Baltimore on the day that commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Archdiocese of Baltimore has enthusiastic presence at March for Life January 19, 2019By Katie Sukeena Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life The Archdiocese of Baltimore added to the massive pro-life presence Jan. 18 at the 46th annual March for Life and the youth rally and Mass that preceded it at Capital Arena.
Archbishop Lori offers prayers at Hogan’s inauguration January 16, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Delivering the invocation at Gov. Lawrence Hogan Jr.’s second gubernatorial inauguration Jan. 16, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori asked God to bless Gov. Hogan and Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford with wisdom, courage and love.
Archbishop Lori holds news briefing on clergy abuse crisis January 15, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, Video Archbishop William E. Lori and Bishop Adam Parker held a Jan. 15 news briefing at the Catholic Center to discuss the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s ongoing response to the clergy abuse crisis.
Successor to St. John Vianney speaks of saint’s devotion to mercy January 15, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News During a Jan. 11 presentation at the Baltimore Basilica, the successor of St. John Vianney as the Curé of Ars in France described St. John Vianney’s commitment to the mercy of God.
New report highlights archdiocese’s response to child sexual abuse January 15, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Independent Review Board that assists the Archdiocese of Baltimore with child protection efforts issued the first of what will be annual reports regarding the archdiocese’s response to child sexual abuse within the church.
Review board develops policy on allegations against bishops January 15, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News At the requests of the bishops of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the Independent Review Board, which assists the archdiocese with child protection efforts, created a Bishop Reporting Initiative to ensure proper reporting of allegations against bishops, believed to be the first of its kind in the nation.
