Archbishop Lori outlines path toward reform and renewal in the Catholic Church November 9, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, Feature, From the Archbishop We cannot allow the shame of the devastating failings we now confront to cause us to pause or in any way delay the essential work of the church — sharing God’s love, forgiveness and healing as we work also to promote common understanding, acceptance and mutual respect in a troubled world.
St. John Vianney’s heart will be available for veneration in Baltimore November 7, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News The incorrupt heart of one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved saints will be available for public veneration Nov. 10-11 at St. Mary’s Historic Seminary Chapel on Paca Street in Baltimore as part of a national relic tour sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Archbishop Lori: During Baltimore meeting, U.S. bishops will work to restore trust October 30, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said he expects the U.S. bishops to set aside most of their regular agenda for the annual fall meeting here Nov. 12-14. Instead, he thinks the bishops will open their meeting with extended prayer. “I think it’s the most foundational step. We have to take a day of reparation […]
Baltimore Archdiocese priests to participate in 50-mile penitential pilgrimage October 30, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Father John “Jack” Lombardi has led dozens of lengthy walking pilgrimages in Maryland and abroad, most promoting religious liberty. In response to the clergy abuse crisis, the Hancock-based pastor will lead a 50-mile “Pilgrimage for the Priesthood, in Penance and Prayer,” originating in Emmitsburg Nov. 9 and concluding in Baltimore Nov. 11.
Archdiocese tightens screening requirements to enhance child protection October 29, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore is enhancing its requirements for training and background checks for employees, clergy and most volunteers to continue to ensure safe environments for children.
Archbishop Lori: Catholics living out their God-given vocations will help church heal October 15, 2018By Colleen Rowan Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News 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.
Nativity parishioner’s lunch means rosary outside Catholic Center October 2, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Outside the Catholic Center in downtown Baltimore, across the street from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jen Ayres has prayed the rosary on her lunch hour most weekdays beginning in late August.
Maryland attorney general will review archdiocesan records related to sexual abuse of children September 24, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News 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 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.
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
Parishes, parishioners across Baltimore Archdiocese join day of prayer and fasting for reparation in abuse crisis September 8, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News At least 33 parishes responded to Archbishop William E. Lori’s call to prayer and repentance for the healing of victims of sexual abuse and the healing of the church. The archbishop called for Masses and fasting Sept. 7 as a day of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Archdiocese adds names of 10 priests in Pennsylvania report to local list of accused priests September 7, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News As part of its ongoing commitment to accountability, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has added the names of 10 priests who were listed in the Pennsylvania grand jury report to its list of priests and religious credibly accused of child sexual abuse.
