Archbishop Lori blesses holy oils at packed chrism Mass April 12, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News As the church entered Holy Week, clergy and laity gathered at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland for the annual chrism Mass April 11, during which the oils for the sacraments were consecrated and blessed and where priests renewed their ordination promises.
MCC strongly criticizes Maryland legislature’s override of governor’s veto of abortion access expansion bill April 11, 2022By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, Maryland General Assembly, News, Respect Life Calling it “a sad day for women’s health and safety in Maryland,” the Maryland Catholic Conference strongly criticized the state’s legislature for overriding Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill that will now become law and greatly expand abortion access in the state.
1,000 Catholics gather at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen to pray for peace in Ukraine March 26, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Video, War in Ukraine As Archbishop William E. Lori solemnly consecrated Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Maya Lancaster stood with 1,000 others – all focused on an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding a rosary displayed in the cathedral’s sanctuary.
Archdiocese of Baltimore community rallies in support of Ukraine March 24, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, War in Ukraine As Father Vasyl Sivinskyi swung open the metal gates of East Baltimore’s St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church on a misty March 17 morning, Mary Ellen Beaty-O’Ferrall was already waiting for him with four large boxes.
Men’s conference centers on Eucharist March 23, 2022By Matthew Liptak Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Parenting Men attending this year’s Catholic Men’s Fellowship Conference March 19 at St. Joseph in Fullerton were challenged to deepen their love for the Eucharist and recognize that the lifelong relationship they develop with Christ in the Blessed Sacrament is as deep and profound as any other friendship.
Gavel set symbolic of liberty created from historic wood March 20, 2022By Mary K. Tilghman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Religious Freedom In an interfaith service filled with pomp and patriotic fervor, a gavel set was dedicated to the gallant soldiers of the Maryland 400, also known as George Washington’s Old Line.
Virtual town hall addresses environmental responsibility in Maryland February 17, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Environment, Feature, Local News, News The Maryland Catholic Conference hosted a virtual town hall Feb. 15 to discuss the responsibility of Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to care for creation in Maryland.
Archdiocese of Baltimore reaches out to firefighting community after deaths January 25, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore reached out Jan. 25 to the families of three firefighters killed a day earlier fighting a fire in a vacant home in the city.
Archbishop Lori urges Catholics to pray, work for day when every life is protected in law January 21, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Local News, News, Respect Life, World News The Catholic Church’s opposition to abortion “is a response of love for both mothers and their children in the womb,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee in a statement issued to mark the Jan. 22 anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision making abortion legal in all 50 states.
Archbishop Lori: Church, its people stand ready to help expectant mothers January 21, 2022By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, World News The Catholic Church and its people stand ready not only to help expectant mothers bring their pregnancies to term but to assist women who have had abortions, said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
Knights of Columbus recognized for pro-life ministry during ‘Life is Beautiful’ Mass January 18, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Respect Life, Uncategorized, Video The Archdiocese of Baltimore recognized the Knights of Columbus for their ongoing ministry in support of the pro-life cause during the annual Life is Beautiful Mass Jan. 16 at St. Louis in Clarksville.
U.S. bishops invite Catholics to take part in ‘9 Days for Life’ Jan. 19-27 January 14, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The 10th annual “9 Days for Life” novena, sponsored by the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, takes place this year from Jan. 19 to Jan. 27. Catholics nationwide are invited to take part in this novena for the protection of human life.