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.
Archdiocese passes child protection audit for 2018 January 15, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore “has been found compliant with all audited Articles of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People for the 2017-18 audit period,” according to a letter to Archbishop William E. Lori from StoneBridge Business Partners, which conducts the audits on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
A new year, a fresh start December 31, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary A lot of the typical resolutions have more to do with our exterior than our interior. I’d like to suggest a few resolutions that might improve your spirit and your mind.
Bishops stymied in response to abuse December 5, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, McCarrick Report We all wanted some definitive answers by now. God willing, February and June – the next U.S. bishops meeting – will bring the remedies that victim-survivors of sexual abuse, and the whole church, desperately need.
Archbishop Lori says pastoral on racism ‘most welcome’ in Archdiocese of Baltimore November 16, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori, who served as a consultant to the committee drafting the pastoral, said the pastoral is “most welcome” in the archdiocese. He said the archdiocese is putting together a dialogue process for which the pastoral will be a great help.
Archbishop Lori reflects on completed bishops’ meeting November 16, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop Lori offered his reflections on the recently completed bishops meeting in Baltimore.
Archbishop Lori addresses Baltimore media at bishops’ meeting November 13, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News “I think the thing to keep your eye on is not the formality of whether it’s a resolution or a formal vote. The thing to keep our eye on is getting the job done and America, the United States, has been the world leader in this,” Archbishop Lori said.
Archbishop Hebda urges bishops to give all, show commitment to change November 13, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News In his homily for the Mass, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis, said that providence provided inspirational readings for the day on the appropriate patronal feast of St. Josephat, a 16th-century “brother bishop who gave his life for his sheep.”
Combat disaster fatigue with compassion November 1, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary Harden not your heart. Combat disaster fatigue with compassion.
Archbishop Lori: During Baltimore meeting, U.S. bishops will work to restore trust October 30, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said he expects the U.S. bishops to set aside most of their regular agenda for the annual fall meeting here Nov. 12-14. Instead, he thinks the bishops will open their meeting with extended prayer. “I think it’s the most foundational step. We have to take a day of reparation […]
Archdiocese tightens screening requirements to enhance child protection October 29, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore is enhancing its requirements for training and background checks for employees, clergy and most volunteers to continue to ensure safe environments for children.