FEATURED VIDEO FeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeSchoolsVideo St. Frances Academy empowers future Black pilots with Ortega Flight Academy Mary K. TilghmanAugust 25, 20236 min read Autumn Marlow is the first student in the Dr. Sandy Ortega Flight Academy, a new enrichment program offered at St. Frances Academy in East Baltimore. FeatureLocal NewsNewsPope Benedict XVIVaticanVideo Baltimore Catholics pray for Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Parker recalls being at resignation announcement George P. Matysek Jr.January 4, 20235 min read “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.” Child & Youth ProtectionFeatureLocal NewsNewsVideo Archbishop Lori says attorney general’s report is ‘stark reminder of sins’ Christopher GuntyNovember 20, 20227 min read 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. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVideoVocations Archdiocese of Baltimore ordains 9 transitional deacons Christopher GuntyMay 23, 20229 min read 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 MilestonesLocal NewsNewsVideo Archbishop Lori reveals favorites – places to eat, exercise and pray Christopher GuntyMay 1, 20225 min read 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. FeatureLocal NewsNewsVideo O’Dwyer Retreat House dedicates ropes challenge course Christopher GuntyApril 6, 20225 min read 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. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsVideoWar in Ukraine 1,000 Catholics gather at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen to pray for peace in Ukraine George P. Matysek Jr.March 26, 20226 min read 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. Archbishop’s MinistryFeatureKnights of ColumbusLocal NewsNewsRespect LifeUncategorizedVideo Knights of Columbus recognized for pro-life ministry during ‘Life is Beautiful’ Mass Priscila González de DoranJanuary 18, 20225 min read 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’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsMaryland General AssemblyNewsVideo Archbishop Lori helps lead forum for youth justice reform in Maryland Gerry JacksonJanuary 13, 20224 min read 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. #IamCatholicArchbishop’s MinistryFeatureLocal NewsNewsRacial JusticeSynodalityU.S. Bishops Meeting – Fall 2021Video Baltimore archbishop, in homily for bishops’ opening Mass, says synodality should not avoid problems Christopher GuntyNovember 16, 20217 min read 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. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 15 Next