Archbishop Lori says allegations open old wounds for abuse victims August 14, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore acknowledged the renewed pain and anger caused by clergy sexual abuse following the release of a Pennsylvania grand jury report that details some of the actions taken by Cardinal William H. Keeler when he was a bishop in Pennsylvania.
Archbishop Lori blesses radio station on first anniversary August 4, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Archbishop William E. Lori marked the first anniversary of radio station WVTO 92.7 LP-FM by celebrating Mass at St. Benedict Parish, and blessing the radio studio on the second floor of the parish center July 29.
Archbishop: 50th anniversary of ‘Humanae Vitae’ celebrates human dignity July 22, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Respect Life The 50th anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s landmark encyclical, “Humanae Vitae” (“Of Human Life”), is an occasion “to celebrate and revisit our human dignity, our human nature,” said Archbishop William E. Lori.
Liturgical music inspires people’s imagination, composer says July 17, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News Music “touches the heart” and brings another dimension to what people might hear in the homily, Father Manalo said.
‘You are precious; I love you’ June 28, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary We cannot simply say, “Have a nice day,” to someone who is clinically depressed, and expect that to change his or her situation. But we can learn to identify warning signs (see box) and get help for those who are hurting.
St. Maria Goretti graduate ready for priesthood June 19, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Local News, News, Vocations “In the end I’ve been able to come to this point, this graced point, where the Lord has made clear to me this is my vocation,” Deacon Streifel said.
Archdiocesan policy now allows for outdoor and other locations for weddings June 6, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News A new policy promulgated by Archbishop William E. Lori allows weddings at locations other than a parish church.
Russell joins archdiocese as community affairs director June 4, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News “I am honored to be asked to serve the archdiocese in this capacity and thrilled to have the opportunity to support the good work of the church,” Russell said.
Archbishop Lori urges Ellicott City parishioners to help one another in flood aftermath June 2, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate The archbishop encouraged the people to allow the eucharistic presence of Jesus to make them more present to one another and give themselves to one another, even in the most trying of times.
Archdiocese details plans for K-8 school on West Side May 22, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Archdiocese of Baltimore plans a 21st-century school for West Baltimore that will fill a gap in the community and provide a cafeteria, gymnasium, science labs, maker spaces and recreation space.
Bank CEO, archbishop discuss needs, successes of urban education May 1, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools, Urban Vicariate The head of one of the largest retail banking companies in the world sat down with Baltimore’s archbishop for a wide-ranging discussion on urban education April 26 at the Center Club in downtown Baltimore.
Archbishop Lori says papal call to holiness is ‘within reach’ April 19, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News “In a very practical way, (the pope) engages us. He engages our lives and he shows us how living in this world with all of our ups and downs, all of our concerns and worries, with all of our strengths and weaknesses, we can in fact attain holiness,” the archbishop said.