Archbishop Lori outlines path toward reform and renewal in the Catholic Church November 9, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, Feature, From the Archbishop We cannot allow the shame of the devastating failings we now confront to cause us to pause or in any way delay the essential work of the church — sharing God’s love, forgiveness and healing as we work also to promote common understanding, acceptance and mutual respect in a troubled world.
Archbishop Lori calls for prayers in wake of Los Angeles shooting November 8, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World News “I am deeply saddened by yet another mass shooting in our country,” Archbishop Lori said in a Nov. 8 statement.
Archbishop Lori leads investiture for Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem November 8, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated a ceremony of investiture and solemn eucharistic liturgy Oct. 27 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore for the Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcre of Jerusalem.
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 […]
Archbishop Lori: Catholics living out their God-given vocations will help church heal October 15, 2018By Colleen Rowan Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News Healing of the church can be brought about by all faithfully living their God-given vocations, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore told Catholics in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston during a visit to the statewide diocese in early October.
Baltimore Archdiocese, Catholic Charities help launch Parish ID in city October 10, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News “We are sending a clear message, that people have a right to be safe,” the archbishop said. “People have a right to live in a city where they see each other as neighbors and friends, rather than strangers and enemies. Baltimore’s interim police commissioner, Gary Tuggle, addresses questions from the media Oct. 10 outside Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown about a new parish identification card. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)
Maryland attorney general will review archdiocesan records related to sexual abuse of children September 24, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News In a letter sent Sept. 24 to the clergy of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archbishop William E. Lori informed priests and deacons that the archdiocese has been in discussions with Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh about an investigation of records related to the sexual abuse of children.
Archdiocese of Baltimore to hold virtual town-hall meetings for input on sexual abuse crisis September 21, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News “Because we were not able to invite everyone to the regional conversations we have already held, we are using two communications platforms – MyParish app and Flocknote – to facilitate conversations and solicit input from the wider archdiocesan community surrounding specific issues related to the abuse crisis,” the archbishop said.
Inaugural Faith Fest attracts 2,000 to Harford County September 18, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Video The inaugural Faith Fest in Harford County featured opportunities for worship, along with plenty of fun, family-friendly activities culminating in a colorful fireworks display.
Archbishop Lori hears faithful’s concerns about scandals September 18, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News In the five weeks after a Pennsylvania grand jury released a report detailing allegations of sexual abuse of more than 1,000 minors by 301 priests, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore visited more than a dozen locations in the archdiocese
Archbishop Lori with West Virginia’s faithful on ‘journey of healing, reconciliation and a hopeful future’ September 17, 2018By Colleen Rowan Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The goal of this investigation is to arrive at the truth and justice for the good of individuals involved and for the common good of the church we love,” Archbishop Lori said.
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Lori as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston September 13, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Following his acceptance of the letter of resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop William E. Lori apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.