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.
First day for three Catholic schools includes Archbishop Lori, other visitors September 4, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Schools 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 August 31, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News 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 August 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized 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 August 29, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has set aside Sept. 7 as a Day of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Archbishop Lori joins young pilgrims in welcoming World Youth Day Cross, Marian icon August 29, 2018By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World News, Young Adult Ministry “Our country is far from perfect, but to many it is a beacon of hope and freedom,” Archbishop Lori said.
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.
Knights of Columbus land in Baltimore, bearing $1 million gift August 6, 2018By Lisa Harlow Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Schools, Urban Vicariate Supreme Knight Carl Anderson presented the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a $1 million gift from the Knights for a new K-8 school to be built on Baltimore’s west side.