Transparency and honesty are key elements of restoring the trust of the laity, especially young people, according to two bishops who participated in a Facebook Live event sponsored June 11 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during its spring general assembly.
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Cardinal DiNardo calls bishops to be trustworthy like Barnabas
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo focused on the feast of St. Barnabas in his homily June 11 during a Mass at the end of the first day of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ spring meeting.
Archbishop Lori: Aspects of episcopal accountability already in place in Baltimore
As the U.S. bishops gathered in Baltimore June 11 for their spring meeting, holding bishops accountable for their own conduct and their actions or inaction in handling clergy sexual abuse of minors was the focus of the morning presentations.
South Washington County pastorate celebrates ‘Pentecost in the Park’
The three parishes of South Washington County grew closer June 9, with a community Mass and picnic.
Archbishop Lori addresses preliminary report on Bishop Michael Bransfield
Archbishop William E. Lori addresses the release of a preliminary report following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties against Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, former bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va.
‘Good help:’ Mission remains unchanged for Sisters of Bon Secours
After 100 years of service to West Baltimore through Bon Secours Baltimore Hospital, the “good help” of the Sisters of Bon Secours is moving in a new direction.
Baltimore Archdiocese parishioners asked to support Mill closure fund
Archbishop William E. Lori is asking parishioners in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to make financial contributions to the families impacted by the closure of a paper mill in southwestern Allegany County.
Archbishop Lori adds details on Bishop Bransfield investigation
Archbishop William E. Lori released additional details June 5 about the investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties against Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, former bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va.
Archbishop Lori, an ‘early adopter,’ talks about holding bishops accountable on abuse
When it comes to holding himself and other bishops accountable, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori is the earliest of early adopters.
Nearing priestly ordination, Tyler Kline hopes to help people through God
A long list of priests inspired Deacon Tyler G. Kline to follow that calling.
Baltimore Basilica to host veneration of St. Pio relics
Six relics of St. Pio of Petrelcina – a Capuchin priest widely known as Padre Pio – will be on display and available for prayer and veneration June 14-15 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.
Journeys’ end: Religious vocations offer enduring appeal to young women
Meet three women who are giving their lives to service through religious life.