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Archbishop Lori: During Baltimore meeting, U.S. bishops will work to restore trust


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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


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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.

Maryland attorney general will review archdiocesan records related to sexual abuse of children


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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


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“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.

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