Changing or repealing constitutional amendments is not impossible, but it is rare and can be difficult, according to a law professor who participated in a Sept. 23 panel about Maryland’s Question 1, the “Right to Reproductive Freedom” amendment.
New schools chancellor sees hope in Catholic schools
Since Gregory Farno joined the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Department of Catholic Schools as chancellor for education, he has visited a lot of schools.
Make a difference
Getting one gun off the street may not have a great impact all by itself, but people such as Monsignor Nalepa and Father Murphy know that sometimes you must try to make a difference. Little by little, gun by gun, we can.
Mediation framework set for archdiocesan bankruptcy
The parties in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy have agreed to a framework for mediation in the case.
Progress toward mediation in archdiocesan bankruptcy case
A third mediator will be added to the panel working to come up with a settlement in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Survivors committee and archdiocese discuss next steps in bankruptcy case
The survivors committee and the Archdiocese of Baltimore continue to work together in the archdiocese’s bankruptcy case toward the goals of compensating as many victims as possible equitably, allowing the archdiocese to continue its ministries and ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to prevent future incidences of child sexual abuse.
Next steps: Seek the City implementation focuses on walking with parishioners
As the Seek the City to Come parish planning moves from the decision phase to implementation, archdiocesan leaders say the focus is on walking with the parishioners and focusing on evangelism.
Father Foley, pastor to retired priests, set to retire himself
For the last 12 years, Father William “Bill” Foley has served the 80 or so retired priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, which also included helping those priests who are about to retire adjust to the changes they can expect. Now, that group includes Father Foley himself as he will retire effective July 1 as the Director of Senior and Retired Priests.
National Eucharist Pilgrimage meets rain and prayers at first Maryland stop
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage eastern route arrived in Maryland for three days of prayer, adoration and procession with a stop June 5 at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Carroll County.
Deadline arrives for claims in Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case
As of 11:59 p.m. May 31, the deadline closes for those who wish to make a claim against the Archdiocese of Baltimore for instances of sexual abuse prior to Sept. 29, 2023, by clergy or other personnel in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Se publica el plan final de Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera, la arquidiócesis reducirá a la mitad las parroquias de la zona de Baltimore
La Arquidiócesis de Baltimore reveló el 22 de mayo el plan final para la planificación parroquial en la ciudad de Baltimore, con 23 parroquias en 30 lugares de culto, aproximadamente la mitad del número actual de iglesias disponibles para la misa dominical.
Catholic Charities Executive Director Bill McCarthy will retire in 2025
Catholic Charities of Maryland Executive Director, William J. “Bill” McCarthy Jr. announced May 23 he will retire in July 2025. By that time, he will have led the State of Maryland’s largest private provider of human services for 16 years.