Archbishop Lori promotes civility in political, church discourse August 11, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, World News In a divided country where discussions of politics and religion seem to grow more coarse and discordant by the day, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori challenged his fellow members of the Knights of Columbus to model civility.
More bishops issue statement against president’s tweets on Baltimore August 5, 2019By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, World News Three more U.S. bishops spoke out Aug. 2 on a recent spate of tweets by President Donald Trump against the city of Baltimore.
Bishop Brennan prepares to address issues in West Virginia July 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News Bishop Mark E. Brennan, named by Pope Francis July 23 as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va., acknowledged that he will face difficulties in his new post. The diocese encompasses the whole state of West Virginia, home to some of the poorest people in the country and an epicenter for the opioid crisis. “I have to just get to know the people and the places and get there.”
Bishop Brennan named to lead Wheeling-Charleston diocese July 23, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Bishops, Eastern Vicariate, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Uncategorized, World News Pope Francis named Bishop Mark E. Brennan as bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which encompasses the state of West Virginia. The July 23 announcement was publicized in Washington, D.C., by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. He will become the ninth bishop of the diocese, which had been the Diocese of Wheeling from its founding in 1850 until 1962, when it became the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
Audit firm, other financial controls announced for West Virginia diocese July 22, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Local News, News, World News The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, has selected a new external auditor as part of the progress that has been made since Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield as head of the diocese in September 2018.
Historic cross on public property can stay, Supreme Court rules June 20, 2019By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Religious Freedom, World News In a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of preserving a historic cross-shaped memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland saying the cross did not endorse religion.
Bishops Parker and Wack call for more transparency and lay involvement in Facebook Live event June 12, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News, World News 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.
Cardinal DiNardo calls bishops to be trustworthy like Barnabas June 12, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Local News, News, Video, World News 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 adds details on Bishop Bransfield investigation June 5, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World News 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 June 5, 2019By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, McCarrick Report, News, World News When it comes to holding himself and other bishops accountable, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori is the earliest of early adopters.
Chicago archbishop apologizes for Farrakhan visit to Catholic Church May 19, 2019By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News The archbishop of Chicago apologized to the local Jewish community after a priest in the city invited the leader of the Nation of Islam to speak at his church, days after he was banned from Facebook for what it called hate speech.
Archbishop Lori joins brother bishops in condemning Poway synagogue shooting April 30, 2019By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World News “The April 27 shooting at a synagogue in California was a terrible act of hatred and violence,” said Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori.
