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.
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Baltimore Archdiocese, Catholic Charities help launch Parish ID in city
“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
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
“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
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
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’
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
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.
First day for three Catholic schools includes Archbishop Lori, other visitors
On the first day of school Sept. 4, Archbishop William E. Lori – accompanied by Jim Sellinger, chancellor of education, and Donna Hargens, superintendent – visited schools in Harford and Baltimore counties.
Archbishop Lori meets with priests to hear concerns, offer support
Archbishop William E. Lori met with more than 100 priests Aug. 28 at St. Margaret in Bel Air to offer his support and to listen to their concerns approximately two weeks after the release of the Pennsylvania grand jury report on clergy sexual abuse.
Educators gather for Catholic schools convocation in Timonium
Educators gathered at the Church of the Nativity in Timonium for the eighth-annual convocation to kick off the 2018-19 year.
Archbishop Lori sets Sept. 7 as Day of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Archbishop William E. Lori has set aside Sept. 7 as a Day of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.