Baltimore Catholics pray for Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Parker recalls being at resignation announcement January 4, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican, Video “I can tell you the shock was palpable,” Bishop Parker remembered. “After Pope Benedict left the room, having given us his blessing, the cardinals simply stood in stunned silence. No one knew what to say or what to do, or what would happen next, given that this hadn’t happened for so many centuries.”
Archbishop Lori says attorney general’s report is ‘stark reminder of sins’ November 20, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, Video Two days after Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh filed a motion in court to allow release of a report on sexual abuse by clergy in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archbishop William E. Lori addressed the topic in his homily at the vigil Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
Archdiocese of Baltimore ordains 9 transitional deacons May 23, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, Vocations The Archdiocese of Baltimore ordained nine men May 21 to the diaconate, the final step for them before they expect to be ordained to the priesthood next year.
Archbishop Lori reveals favorites – places to eat, exercise and pray May 1, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop Lori Milestones, Local News, News, Video As part of a wide-ranging interview with Archbishop William E. Lori in advance of his 10th anniversary as 16th archbishop of Baltimore and 45th anniversary as a priest, we asked about his hobbies and other favorites.
O’Dwyer Retreat House dedicates ropes challenge course April 6, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker blessed the new course at the Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House in northern Baltimore County April 3 and took one of the first rides down the 750-foot zip line, one of three zip lines on the property; the other two lines run 300 feet each.
1,000 Catholics gather at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen to pray for peace in Ukraine March 26, 2022By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, Local News, News, Video As Archbishop William E. Lori solemnly consecrated Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Maya Lancaster stood with 1,000 others – all focused on an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding a rosary displayed in the cathedral’s sanctuary.
Knights of Columbus recognized for pro-life ministry during ‘Life is Beautiful’ Mass January 18, 2022By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Respect Life, Uncategorized, Video The Archdiocese of Baltimore recognized the Knights of Columbus for their ongoing ministry in support of the pro-life cause during the annual Life is Beautiful Mass Jan. 16 at St. Louis in Clarksville.
Archbishop Lori helps lead forum for youth justice reform in Maryland January 13, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News, Video Archbishop William E. Lori joined a Jan. 12 panel in a spirited discussion on ways to reform Maryland’s youth justice system on the first day of the state’s annual General Assembly session.
Baltimore archbishop, in homily for bishops’ opening Mass, says synodality should not avoid problems November 16, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Synodality, U.S. Bishops Meeting - Fall 2021, Video More than 200 bishops and archbishops and six cardinals concelebrated the opening Mass for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops fall assembly, as the prelates gathered in person for the first time since November 2019.
Eucharistic revival could ‘move needle’ on understanding of Real Presence October 27, 2021By Chaz Muth Catholic News Service Filed Under: Eucharist, Evangelization, Feature, News, Video, World News A 2019 Pew Research Center study showed that 69% of all self-identified U.S. Catholics said they believed the bread and wine used at Mass are not Jesus, but instead are “symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ.” The other 31% said they believed in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Bishops must teach truth, but avoid partisan politics, Archbishop Lori says October 25, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, U.S. Bishops Meeting - Fall 2021, Video In discussing and voting on a document on the Eucharist during their meeting Nov. 15-18, he said, the tone should be pastoral, “not compromising our teaching, not denying that it is possible to exclude oneself from the table of the Lord,” but laying the foundation for the bishops’ multiyear project of helping Catholics better understand, appreciate and celebrate the sacrament.
Archbishop Lori opens local phase of synod planning for church renewal October 18, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Synodality, Video Synodality refers to “habits of the heart” that allow for fruitful discussions, Archbishop Lori said.
