Archbishop Lori said that as he read the report, “just as a pastor of souls and as a Catholic, I felt deep sadness. I felt shame. I felt sickened by the report, and I had to ask myself how could this have happened in the life of the church and how could it have gone on so long?”
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Attorney General Brown hopes abuse report ‘exposes’ transgressions ‘to the fullest extent possible’
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said more than 300 people contacted the attorney general’s office since its investigation began five years ago, with his office interviewing hundreds of survivors and witnesses.
Attorney General report: ‘a heartbreaking and new reminder of a tragic and shameful time’
In a pastoral letter in response to the release of a redacted version of the Maryland Attorney General’s report “Clergy Abuse in Maryland: Report on the Investigation of the Archdiocese of Baltimore,” Archbishop William E. Lori said it serves “as a heartbreaking and new reminder of a tragic and shameful time.”
Pope says using Tinder is ‘normal,’ talks inclusivity in Disney documentary
Pope Francis’ conversation with young people was filmed in June 2022 for a documentary titled “The Pope: Answers,” released on the streaming service Disney+ April 5.
Holy Week is time for spring cleaning, including spiritually, pope says
During Lent this year, residents of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, where Pope Francis lives, decided to clean out their closets and give away things other people could use. “You can’t imagine how much stuff there was,” the pope said.
Concerns raised over Washington state mandatory reporting bill that lacks confession exception
A bill that would require clergy to report child abuse or neglect in Washington state is under consideration by the Legislature, but some have expressed concern that this bill could force Catholic priests to violate the civil law in order to uphold church law regarding the seal of confession.
Catholics can help guard against anti-Judaism during Holy Week, say experts
Catholics need to help guard against anti-Jewish interpretations of Christ’s passion, particularly during Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum, said experts on Jewish-Catholic relations.
Communion under both kinds returns in Archdiocese of Baltimore
The Archdiocese of Baltimore will reinstitute the reception of Communion under both species on Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper, April 6.
Chrism Mass brings together Catholics for oils, affirmation of priesthood
More than 1,000 joined the celebration – including more than 140 priests, 70 deacons and 60 seminarians and candidates for the permanent diaconate.
Vincent Quayle, former priest who fought discriminatory housing, dies at 83
Vincent “Vinnie” Quayle, a former Jesuit priest who passionately fought blockbusting, redlining and other discriminatory practices in the real estate and housing industries in Baltimore, died March 27.
Florida Senate advances six-week abortion ban with increased pregnancy center funds backed by DeSantis
The Florida Senate April 3 approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks, a proposal supported by the state’s Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is widely expected to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination soon.
Junk into Funk: NDP students design eco-friendly fashion
NDP’s annual “Claire Wagonhurst Project Greenway” for the all-girls high school, complete with spotlights and a runway, provided students with the opportunity to explore “haute couture” in a creative, artistic and environmentally friendly way.