Listening sessions between November 2021 and May 2022, which the Archdiocese of Baltimore said resulted in 235 reports “containing the fruits of many prayerful, thoughtful and honest conversations” have been compiled into a 10-page synthesis report, which was published online.
Taking a look at the Catholic Review’s new look
The September issue of the Catholic Review magazine may appear different to regular readers. Over the summer, our team overhauled the logo and inside pages of the magazine. But the beauty is not only skin deep.
Synod process hears from thousands
Leaders of the Archdiocese of Baltimore have been doing a lot of listening over the last several months as part of the global synod process.
Archdiocese follows detailed process to respond to allegations of abuse
When the Archdiocese of Baltimore receives any allegation of child sexual abuse by clergy, employees or volunteers in the church, archdiocesan officials take very seriously the person who has come forward, according to Bishop Adam J. Parker, moderator of the curia and vicar general.
Lay group gives Baltimore Archdiocese high marks for accountability, transparency
While VOTF started in response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, it now focuses on three primary goals: supporting survivors of clergy sexual abuse, supporting priests of integrity and shaping structural change within the church.
Archdiocesan Review Board continues to monitor safe environments for young people
Reports from the archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection and the Independent Review Board indicate that the archdiocese continues its efforts to educate about safe environments for young people and to screen clergy, employees and volunteers to determine suitability for ministry.
Navigating a changing media landscape
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops plans to shut down domestic operations of CNS at the end of 2022.
Cameroonian Deacon Lukong wants to ‘be there’ for people
Deacon Kenneth Lukong considered studying modern letters or becoming a journalist, but as he looked at all those possibilities, he decided to follow the one he thought would bring him the most inner joy and fulfillment would be the priesthood.
Archdiocese of Baltimore ordains 9 transitional deacons
The Archdiocese of Baltimore ordained nine men May 21 to the diaconate, the final step for them before they expect to be ordained to the priesthood next year.
Unrelenting and unrepentant
We must be as unrelenting in our prayer, outreach and support as the Russians have been intheir attack.
Q&A with Archbishop Lori: 45 years a priest and 10 years an archbishop
Archbishop William E. Lori sat down with Catholic Review Media for a wide-ranging interview in advance of his 10th anniversary as 16th archbishop of Baltimore and 45th anniversary as a priest.
Archbishop Lori reveals favorites – places to eat, exercise and pray
As part of a wide-ranging interview with Archbishop William E. Lori in advance of his 10th anniversary as 16th archbishop of Baltimore and 45th anniversary as a priest, we asked about his hobbies and other favorites.