Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

Five Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore Receive 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education

For Immediate Release September 23, 2024 Five Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore Receive 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department OF Education Baltimore, MD – The U.S. Department of Education announced earlier today that five Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore – Immaculate Conception School (Towson), Our Lady of...
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement – National search begins to replace Dr. Donna Hargens

(Baltimore, MD) – Dr. Donna Hargens, the superintendent of Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Catholic schools, announced Thursday she will retire at the end of the school year, kicking off a national search for her replacement. Hargens spent 45 years in education, leading the Archdiocese of Baltimore Department of Catholic Schools since July 2018. Catholic schools in...
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Faith’s Power to Guide and Renew: A Chat with Andrew Middleton, Director of Apostleship of the Sea

Andrew Middleton’s journey with the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS), an essential ministry under the Archdiocese of Baltimore, began at a surprising and transformative chapter in his life. Raised Catholic in the Sacred Heart and Mary Parish, Andrew’s return to the Church and his subsequent involvement in ministry is a testament to faith’s power to...
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Where Are They Now? Partners in Excellence (PIE) Scholar Michael Bell

As a young student at Cardinal Shehan School over ten years ago, Michael Bell was awarded his first PIE Scholarship.  The scholarship covered less than 20% of the tuition cost at the time, but it was certainly a difference-making amount.  In a PIE video produced four years ago, Michael spoke briefly about the moment he...
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Ready, Set, Goal! Catholic Youth Sports

Participating in Catholic Youth Sports in the Archdiocese of Baltimore advances the holistic development of young athletes by nurturing their spiritual, social, emotional, and physical well-being within a faith-centered environment. Promoting Christ-centered values like teamwork and perseverance helps young people deepen their understanding of their faith and the important part that they, like all of...
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Imagine the Disorienting Moment: A Family Member Has Been Incarcerated

Imagine the disorienting moment a family experiences when they receive the news: a loved one has been incarcerated. Time seems to stop for both the imprisoned and for their family left behind, both facing uncertain futures fraught with confusion and isolation. In these stressful moments, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Prison Ministry steps in to help,...
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Delivering Hope in a Time of Crisis: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish’s Response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Father Ako Walker’s breakfast was disrupted by a call that would lead him to a community in mourning. The Francis Scott Key Bridge had collapsed, a disaster sending ripples of fear, grief, and uncertainty throughout the city. Father Walker, dedicated pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Baltimore, received an urgent call from Giuliana Valencia-Banks, a Baltimore County...
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Archbishop Lori on May 20 Chapter 11 Hearing

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2024 Contact: Christian Kendzierski Tel. 410-547-5378 christian.kenzierski@archbalt.org Archbishop of Baltimore William Lori on Chapter 11 Hearing held on May 20, 2024 (Baltimore, MD) – Archbishop William E. Lori, accompanied by Bishop Adam Parker, Auxiliary Bishop, and Mrs. Jerri Burkhardt, Director of the Archdiocese’s Office of Child & Youth Protection, attended today’s...
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Pope’s study groups reflect evolving nature of synod process, theologians say

In 1960 — two years before the start of the Second Vatican Council — Pope John XXIII established 10 preparatory commissions to lay the foundation of what would become a landmark event opening up the church to the modern world.
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Se publica propuesta sobre futuros ministerios y presencia de la Iglesia Católica en la ciudad de Baltimore

In English Para publicación inmediata: 14 de abril de 2024 (BALTIMORE, MD) – La iniciativa Busquemos la Ciudad Venidera ha entrado en su fase de comentario público con la difusión de una propuesta sobre la presencia de la Iglesia Católica en la ciudad de Baltimore que incluye inversiones y ministerios, la realineación de las comunidades...
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