Archbishop Lori’s Statement on Impact Statement Proceeding

(Baltimore, MD) – Archbishop William E. Lori, accompanied by Auxiliary Bishop Adam Parker and Mrs. Jerri Burkhardt, director of the Archdiocese’s Office of Child & Youth Protection, heard directly from victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in court today. The proceeding was the most recent step in the Archdiocese’s filing for Chapter 11...
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Jubilee of the Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies

(Vatican City, 22 October 2025) – From 24 to 26 October 2025, the Jubilee of the Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies will take place. This event marks a significant moment in the implementation phase of the orientations that emerged in the Final Document of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. This event brings...
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Files a Form Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

For Immediate Release: October 3, 2025 (Baltimore, MD) – The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed a form Chapter 11 plan of reorganization on Friday, October 3 with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland, which proposes to provide compensation to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse committed by a number of clergy and employees...
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Sister Patricia McCarron, S.S.N.D., Ph.D., named Influential Marylander

For Immediate Release: August 5, 2025 Sister Patricia McCarron, S.S.N.D., Ph.D., named Influential Marylander Honoree is incoming superintendent of Archdiocese of Baltimore schools (Baltimore, MD) – The Daily Record has named Sister Patricia McCarron, S.S.N.D., Ph.D., the incoming superintendent of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools, among its 2025 Influential Marylanders. Sister Patricia, a School...
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O’Dwyer Retreat Center welcomes new Director

O’Dwyer Retreat Center welcomes new Director Longtime youth minister most recently served in Peru (Baltimore, MD) – Archbishop William E. Lori announced new leadership for the Sparks-based O’Dwyer Retreat Center, a tranquil setting where young people have been developing their faith for more than 60 years. Sister Florencia Silva Cabrera (“Sister Flo”) – who has...
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Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod

These Pathways, prepared by the General Secretariat of the Synod with the favourable opinion of its Ordinary Council and approved by the Holy Father Leo XIV, are part of the General Secretariat’s service of accompaniment during the implementation phase of the Synod. Read more from VaticanNews.
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Watch today’s 10 a.m. livestream of the ordination of five new priests

Watch a livestream of Archbishop William E. Lori ordaining Transitional Deacons Zachary Crowley, Brendan Fitzgerald, Justin Gough, Evan Ponton and Jeremy Smith to the priesthood during a 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
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Catholic Community to gather in solidarity with humanitarian workers

For Immediate Release: June 4, 2025 Contact: Christian Kendzierski Tel. 410-547-5378 christian.kendzierski@archbalt.org Catholic Community to gather in solidarity with humanitarian workers Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice to be held June 11 (Baltimore, MD) – In recognition of the extensive humanitarian impact of Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities and the Society of St....
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The Merging of Prince of Peace Parish with St. Francis de Sales Parish

May 18, 2025 To view the decree related to the merging of Prince of Peace Parish with St. Francis de Sales Parish visit here: Prince of Peace Parish Decree.
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Holy Father appoints Auxiliary Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., to lead Diocese of Providence

For Immediate Release: April 8, 2025 Contact: Christian Kendzierski Tel. 410-547-5378 christian.kendzierski@archbalt.org Holy Father appoints Auxiliary Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., to lead Diocese of Providence Archbishop William E. Lori commends Baltimore City vicar for service to the local Church (Baltimore, MD) – Archbishop William E. Lori announced on Tuesday the Holy Father’s appointment of...
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Notre Dame’s ACE Teaching Fellows to Serve in Baltimore Catholic Schools Through New Partnership

Baltimore, MD — The Archdiocese of Baltimore (AoB) and the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at the University of Notre Dame have announced a new partnership that will bring four ACE Teaching Fellows to Catholic schools across Baltimore. This collaboration strengthens the Archdiocese’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and faith-based education, while advancing ACE’s mission...
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Catholic Charities names new executive director

Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, announced today the appointment of David W. Kinkopf as the next Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore.
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