Archbishop's Ministry

Archbishop Lori: Church, its people stand ready to help expectant mothers

January 21, 2022
By 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, 2022
By 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, 2022
By 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.

Archbishop Lori helps lead forum for youth justice reform in Maryland

January 13, 2022
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Video

Archbishop William E. Lori joined a Jan. 12 panel in a spirited discussion on ways to reform Maryland’s youth justice system on the first day of the state’s annual General Assembly session.

Pro-life supporters prepare to march for life in Washington and Annapolis

January 5, 2022
By Priscila González de Doran
Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, Maryland’s pro-life supporters are ready to show their support for the sanctity of life at the Jan. 21 March for Life in Washington, D.C., and the Feb. 3 Maryland March for Life in Annapolis.

RADIO INTERVIEW: Year in Review and Year Ahead

December 27, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Respect Life, Synodality

Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty sits down with Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori about the Year of the Eucharist, the worldwide synod, COVID-19, new seminarians and a new school, his new role chairing the U.S. bishop’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities and walks with Bayley, the archbishop’s dog.

Archbishop Lori, pro-lifers hopeful about outcome of Dobbs case, urge prayers for court

December 2, 2021
By Julie Asher
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News

The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee Dec. 1 urged Catholics, people of other faiths and all people of goodwill to unite in prayer that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade in its eventual ruling on Mississippi’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Archbishop Lori speaks out for conscience rights

November 22, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress

Archbishop William E. Lori, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop’s Committee on Pro-life Activities, is urging the U.S. Congress to pass a conscience protection act that would protect health care workers who refuse to assist with abortion.