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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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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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Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

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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Experience Bach’s St. John Passion at the Baltimore Basilica This Palm Sunday

Baltimore, MD – The Basilica of the Assumption is hosting a profound musical journey this Palm Sunday, April 13, at 3:30PM with a stirring performance of J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion. Set in America’s First Cathedral, this deeply moving work brings Bach’s expressive arias, chorales, and choruses to life, recounting the story of Christ’s Passion....
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Statement on William “Bill” Mannion

On March 24, 2025, Baltimore County announced that William “Bill” Mannion was arrested and charged with second degree child abuse and multiple sex offenses. Mannion, a former priest, left ministry in May of 1998 and his priestly faculties, or ability to act publicly as a priest, were removed for reasons unrelated to child abuse. He...
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Archdiocese of Baltimore announces Medal of Honor recipients

Archdiocese of Baltimore announces Medal of Honor recipients Responders to Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy among honorees For Immediate Release: March 21, 2025 Contact: Yvonne Wenger Director of Public Relations 443-955-8399 yvonne.wenger@archbalt.org BALTIMORE, MD (March 21, 2025) – Archbishop William E. Lori will confer the distinguished Medal of Honor on 11 missionary disciples in the...
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident – Department of Catholic Schools

(Baltimore, MD) – PowerSchool – a cloud-based software vendor used by many of our Catholic schools – recently experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain information within the PowerSchool Student Information System (“SIS”). PowerSchool informed us that on December 28, 2024, they became aware that personal information of students and educators from the...
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

Sister Patricia McCarron, S.S.N.D., Ph.D., is named superintendent of Catholic schools

For Immediate Release: Feb. 20, 2024 Contact: Christian Kendzierski Tel. 410-547-5378 christian.kendzierski@archbalt.org Sister Patricia McCarron, S.S.N.D., Ph.D., is named superintendent of Catholic schools Archbishop William E. Lori appoints longtime Notre Dame Preparatory School leader (Baltimore, MD) – Sister Patricia McCarron, S.S.N.D., Ph.D., will lead Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, supporting as superintendent the...
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