Archbishop Lori and Bishop Madden were among 11 faith leaders who described President Trump’s Tweets about Baltimore as “demeaning and beneath the dignity of a political leader.”
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Archbishop Lori: Aspects of episcopal accountability already in place in Baltimore
As the U.S. bishops gathered in Baltimore June 11 for their spring meeting, holding bishops accountable for their own conduct and their actions or inaction in handling clergy sexual abuse of minors was the focus of the morning presentations.
Archbishop Lori addresses preliminary report on Bishop Michael Bransfield
Archbishop William E. Lori addresses the release of a preliminary report following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties against Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, former bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va.
Archbishop Lori, an ‘early adopter,’ talks about holding bishops accountable on abuse
When it comes to holding himself and other bishops accountable, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori is the earliest of early adopters.
Archbishop Lori calls four new transitional deacons to be ‘gentle in ministry’
Archbishop William E. Lori ordained four men to the transitional diaconate May 11 at the Baltimore Basilica.
Bishops hear pain, hope at racism listening session in Baltimore
Participants in a racism listening session sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore April 29 brought a variety of experiences to the attention of Baltimore’s bishops and an audience of more than 250.
Archbishop Lori joins brother bishops in condemning Poway synagogue shooting
“The April 27 shooting at a synagogue in California was a terrible act of hatred and violence,” said Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori.
Archbishop Lori commends State Senate for defeating physician-assisted suicide
Archbishop William E. Lori commended the Maryland State Senate for defeating what he called a “deeply-flawed” bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Maryland.
Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Maryland conference elicits emotion, inspires action
More than 800 men participated in this year’s Catholic Men’s Fellowship conference at St. Joseph in Fullerton.
Increased urgency accompanies annual Maryland March for Life
The Maryland March for Life took on added urgency, as the General Assembly considers legalizing physician-assisted suicide.
Applications open for Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
In re-establishing an Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, Archbishop William E. Lori hopes the new group of lay advisers will be guided by the Holy Spirit and will help the Archdiocese of Baltimore evaluate “what are we doing right, what are we doing wrong, what have we not thought about,” according to Mary Ellen Russell, director of community relations.
Hundreds of Catholics visit state legislators
Catholics from throughout Maryland gathered in Annapolis Feb. 21 to learn about legislative issues and meet their lawmakers during an event sponsored by the Maryland Catholic Conference.