As churches stay closed, Archbishop Lori wants people to ‘celebrate many more Easters’ April 7, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori said he wants nothing more than to open wide the doors to churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, but that the church has to recognize “the massive public health threat we are facing.”
Archdiocese provides financial relief to parishes and schools in wake of pandemic April 6, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore rolled out a financial relief package for parishes, schools and other organizations worth about $7 million to assist with costs during reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pastors plan different ways to celebrate Holy Week in time of coronavirus March 31, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Lent, Local News, News Pastors around the Archdiocese of Baltimore are adapting to celebrating Mass without the presence of the faithful, but several admit that Holy Week this year will be very different as they adjust to continued restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Archbishop Lori acknowledges difficulties during coronavirus crisis March 28, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Lori discusses the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Archdiocese of Baltimore rolls out new national system to receive complaints against bishops March 16, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore implemented locally a new national reporting system for allegations against bishops for sexual misconduct that was activated March 16.
Archbishop Lori leads Mass in ‘extraordinary times’ for coronavirus March 15, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Video If all the people watching the livestream of the 11 a.m. Mass March 15 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland had been in the cathedral itself, it would have been filled to capacity.
A good and upright man March 11, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Lent Joseph is a strong role model for someone who accepts the will of the Lord and lives it out.
Archdiocese’s compensation program aids abuse survivors March 4, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News When it comes to child sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of Baltimore for decades has offered counseling to anyone harmed by church personnel.
Impassioned support for life January 30, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary Marching in Washington, D.C., or Annapolis are important ways to make your voice heard on life issues, but if you want to make a “powerful, impassioned and inspirational” difference, support your local pro-life pregnancy center.
Archdiocesan Central Services posts $36,000 surplus in fiscal 2019 January 29, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Fiscal Services, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore saw an operating surplus in its Central Services of $36,813 in fiscal year 2019, as compared with an operating loss of $2.7 million in the prior fiscal year.
New Maryland Catholic Conference director sees opportunities for collaboration January 7, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Kraska comes to Maryland from a 12-year stint as executive director of the Colorado Catholic Conference. She also served in the past as president of the National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors.
Journey to the light January 3, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary We don’t stop celebrating his birth just because the stores take down decorations and end the sales. We find the light in the manger and we trek to the Lord with all who seek him.