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
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Archbishop Lori with West Virginia’s faithful on ‘journey of healing, reconciliation and a hopeful future’
The goal of this investigation is to arrive at the truth and justice for the good of individuals involved and for the common good of the church we love,” Archbishop Lori said.
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Lori as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
Following his acceptance of the letter of resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop William E. Lori apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference is Sept. 14-15
The Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference is focused on helping people experience spiritual freedom.
Dragon Boat races ‘brings out the best’ for Catholic Charities of Baltimore
A little rain – at some moments, actually, a lot of rain – didn’t keep paddlers or spectators away from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Sept. 8, for Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s’ 11th Biennial Dragon Boat Races.
Parishes, parishioners across Baltimore Archdiocese join day of prayer and fasting for reparation in abuse crisis
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.
Forming leaders: New program at Maryvale Prep offers experience beyond classroom
As director of Maryvale Preparatory School’s Leadership Institute, Mary Ellen Fise is dedicated to developing innovative methods that will form the lions of society.
Mount St. Mary’s product: PIE scholarship ‘changed my life’
Alexis Watson is employed by the Mount as a program coordinator in alumni engagement, and already knows her way around development and marketing, having served as the face of its “Live Significantly” campaign during the previous school year, which put her on radio, TV and billboards. None of that would have happened, according to Watson, without the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Partners in Excellence (PIE) scholarship program.
Inside and out, lake vacationers revel in Deep Creek Mass
McHENRY – Massgoers happily overflow St. Peter at the Lake Center. Both sides of the nine-year-old building, a mile east of Deep Creek Lake, are lined with sliding glass doors followed by a row of benches. Beyond that is a pasture where people can unfold lawn chairs, and parents roam with antsy children.
Calvert Hall’s champions include marching band
TOWSON – While many of their peers enjoyed an extended summer, members of the Calvert Hall College High School marching band honed their craft in the heat.
First day for three Catholic schools includes Archbishop Lori, other visitors
On the first day of school Sept. 4, Archbishop William E. Lori – accompanied by Jim Sellinger, chancellor of education, and Donna Hargens, superintendent – visited schools in Harford and Baltimore counties.
New Baltimore Catholic school to be named in honor of Mother Lange
The proposed new Catholic school in Baltimore will honor the name of Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, the foundress of the Oblate Sisters of Providence and the first Catholic school in the United States for black children.