Press Release For Immediate Release: Dec. 10, 2024 Contact: Christian Kendzierski Tel. 410-547-5378 christian.kendzierski@archbalt.org Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools superintendent honored with “Icon” award Donna Hargens recognized by The Daily Record (Baltimore, MD) – Donna Hargens, retiring superintendent of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Catholic schools, is honored as one of The Daily Records 2024 Icon...Read More
For Immediate Release November 7, 2024 Holy day of obligation moved to December 9 in observance of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Baltimore, MD – Archbishop William E. Lori announced that the observance of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be transferred to Monday,...Read More
Jenny Kraska, executive director of the Maryland Catholic Conference, responded to the passage of the “Right to Reproductive Freedom” constitutional amendment, which enshrines abortion in the state constitution: “The passage of Question 1, which enshrines abortion in the Maryland constitution, is a painful moment in Maryland history and one we believe future generations will look...Read More
Today we commemorate a pivotal moment in history: the 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day, which marks the day the Maryland Constitution of 1864 went into effect and officially abolished slavery within the state. This day, when all those still held in bondage were finally set free, is a profound reminder of the dignity of...Read More
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 of Mary Parish, Andrew’s return to the Church and his subsequent involvement in ministry is a testament to faith’s power to...Read More
For Immediate Release October 16, 2024 Esteemed Leader in Education Named to Head-up Search Committee Baltimore, MD – Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick has been named as the Chair of the Search Committee for the next Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Dr. Grasmick is a distinguished leader in the field of education, with...Read More
Read the statement on the USCCB website Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put...Read More
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...Read More
(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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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,...Read More