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Archbishop Curley High School president named

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore has appointed Mr. Jeremy Joseph as the new President of Archbishop Curley High School, following an extensive search conducted by the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Archbishop Curley High School Board. Mr. Joseph, who currently serves as the school’s Principal, will succeed President Father Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv. Father...
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Archbishop William E. Lori on violence and unrest in Minneapolis

This is a moment for us, as believers and citizens, to pause – to pray, to reflect, and to work for a better day.
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Most Reverend William E. Lori on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026

Dr. King bore witness to the truth that God created all persons in his image and endowed them with inviolable dignity.
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13th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Rev. Msgr. Edward Michael Miller Peace Walk

St. Bernardine Catholic Church with Historic St. Peter Claver announces the 13th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Rev. Msgr. Edward Michael Miller Peace Walk, to be held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
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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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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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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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Archbishop Lori celebrates election of Pope Leo XIV

The news of the election of Pope Leo XIV has brought joy to the whole world. In a special way, it has brought joy to the Church in the United States.
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Statement from Archbishop William Lori on the Death of Pope Francis

I learned this morning with great sadness of the death of Pope Francis. Just yesterday, he greeted the crowds in Rome, as if to say farewell to the People of God whom he loved so dearly and served so devotedly. May his great soul rest in peace.
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