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.
Cumberland parishioner strengthens faith on mission trip September 20, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Faces of Faith, Feature, Local News, Missions, News, Western Vicariate Micah Bruser’s faith was rejuvenated during a recent mission trip to Haiti.
Sister Angela Patrice, O.S.F., taught in Baltimore Archdiocese September 20, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered Sept. 19 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa., for Sister Angela Patrice Power, who had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 80 years.
Sister Anne Black, D.C., studied, ministered in Emmitsburg September 20, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg Aug. 28 for Sister Anne Black, a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
Inaugural Faith Fest attracts 2,000 to Harford County September 18, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Video The inaugural Faith Fest in Harford County featured opportunities for worship, along with plenty of fun, family-friendly activities culminating in a colorful fireworks display.
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
Archbishop Lori with West Virginia’s faithful on ‘journey of healing, reconciliation and a hopeful future’ September 17, 2018By Colleen Rowan Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News 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.
Esperanza Center temporarily closed due to neighboring fire September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Local News, News Esperanza Center, a Catholic Charities outreach located on South Broadway in Fells Point, is temporarily closed due to a four-alarm fire Sept. 7 in the neighboring Budeke’s Paints building. It will remain closed until repairs are made and the building is safe.
Sister Joanne Frey, M.H.S.H., dies at almost 100 September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Mission Helper of the Sacred Heart Sister Joanne Frey – whose ministries took her from Texas, where she was a catechist to the children of migrant workers, to Washington, D.C., where she taught religious education to Caroline Kennedy – died Aug. 27.
Baltimore City to pay a portion of pro-life pregnancy center’s legal fees September 14, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life The City of Baltimore will pay $1.1 million to cover some of the legal fees incurred by the Center for Pregnancy Concerns after the center won a protracted legal battle over a city law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives.
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Lori as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston September 13, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News 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.
