New pastoral council advising Archbishop Lori meets for the first time September 16, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News A newly established Archdiocesan Pastoral Council met for the first time Sept. 14 for a formation retreat and orientation about the work of the archdiocese.
In Baltimore kickoff to speaking tour, Irish abuse survivor says she is disappointed with global reforms September 13, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News Clergy sexual abuse survivor Marie Collins kicked off a five-city U.S. speaking tour on “The Catholic Tipping Point” in Baltimore Sept. 10, noting that she is disappointed with the results of the Vatican summit on child protection and efforts toward accountability and transparency.
Bishop Brennan pledges to be ‘good shepherd’ for West Virginia August 22, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World News Noting that he is an “earthen vessel” who sometimes make mistakes, Bishop Mark E. Brennan said he wants to be a “good shepherd” for the people of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Archbishop Lori promotes civility in political, church discourse August 11, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, World News In a divided country where discussions of politics and religion seem to grow more coarse and discordant by the day, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori challenged his fellow members of the Knights of Columbus to model civility.
Archbishop among faith leaders asking president for help in building up Baltimore July 30, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Local News, News Archbishop Lori and Bishop Madden were among 11 faith leaders who described President Trump’s Tweets about Baltimore as “demeaning and beneath the dignity of a political leader.”
Archbishop Lori: Aspects of episcopal accountability already in place in Baltimore June 11, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News As the U.S. bishops gathered in Baltimore June 11 for their spring meeting, holding bishops accountable for their own conduct and their actions or inaction in handling clergy sexual abuse of minors was the focus of the morning presentations.
Archbishop Lori addresses preliminary report on Bishop Michael Bransfield June 7, 2019By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Video Archbishop William E. Lori addresses the release of a preliminary report following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties against Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, former bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va.
Archbishop Lori, an ‘early adopter,’ talks about holding bishops accountable on abuse June 5, 2019By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, McCarrick Report, News, World News When it comes to holding himself and other bishops accountable, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori is the earliest of early adopters.
Archbishop Lori calls four new transitional deacons to be ‘gentle in ministry’ May 13, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori ordained four men to the transitional diaconate May 11 at the Baltimore Basilica.
Bishops hear pain, hope at racism listening session in Baltimore April 30, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Participants in a racism listening session sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore April 29 brought a variety of experiences to the attention of Baltimore’s bishops and an audience of more than 250.
Archbishop Lori joins brother bishops in condemning Poway synagogue shooting April 30, 2019By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World News “The April 27 shooting at a synagogue in California was a terrible act of hatred and violence,” said Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori.
Archbishop Lori commends State Senate for defeating physician-assisted suicide March 27, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Archbishop William E. Lori commended the Maryland State Senate for defeating what he called a “deeply-flawed” bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Maryland.