Press Release Archives - Archdiocese of Baltimore

June 21, 2026

Recent Decrees Issued Clarifying Parish Boundaries

June 21, 2026 To view the decrees related to boundary clarifications for some parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore see below: Basilica of the Assumption Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Catholic Community of South Baltimore Holy Rosary Immaculate Heart of Mary New All Saints Our Lady of Fatima Our Lady of Hope Our Lady of...

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release

June 21, 2026

The Merging of St. Francis-St. Mary Parish into Holy Family Catholic Community

June 21, 2026 To view the decree related to the merging of St. Francis-St. Mary Parish with Holy Family Catholic Community visit here: St. Francis-St. Mary Parish Decree.

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release

June 2, 2026

COMMENTARY: The Future Isn’t Artificial – It’s Human

A machine may summarize data, imitate conversation or identify patterns hidden within vast oceans of information. It cannot love. It cannot sacrifice. It cannot discern truth in the deepest human sense.

Archbishop William E. LoriCommunications & Media, From the Archbishop, Press Release

May 26, 2026

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage travels through Archdiocese of Baltimore

Along an East Coast journey, pilgrims will travel through the Archdiocese of Baltimore from June 9 to 11 to bring sacramental encounters with Christ through the Eucharist to a series of processions, public events and service projects.

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release

May 15, 2026

Statement from the Archdiocese of Baltimore on Filing a Proposed Plan of Chapter 11 Reorganization

As mediation in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process continues, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has submitted a proposed Plan of Reorganization to the Court.

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release

April 16, 2026

Archbishop William Lori’s statement on Pope Leo’s responsibility as a moral and spiritual witness

The recent public exchanges involving the President of the United States and Pope Leo XIV have been a source of concern for many of the faithful. While moments of disagreement between leaders are not new, the manner in which we speak about one another – especially across such significant offices – matters greatly.

Archbishop William E. LoriCommunications & Media, From the Archbishop, Press Release

April 7, 2026

Statement from Archbishop William Lori on an Urgent Call for Peace

In this moment of profound worldwide concern, I join my brother bishops in affirming the call issued by Archbishop Coakley, who has echoed with clarity and urgency the call of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, for peace in this moment of grave global tension.

Archbishop William E. LoriCommunications & Media, From the Archbishop, Press Release

Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

March 11, 2026

St. Mary’s Catholic School Earns Archdiocese’s First Cardinal Newman Society Recognition

St. Mary’s Catholic School Earns Archdiocese’s First Cardinal Newman Society Recognition Hagerstown, MD — On March 3, St. Mary’s Catholic School announced its recognition by the Cardinal Newman Society as a recommended Catholic school. St. Mary’s joins an exclusive group of only 38 high schools and elementary schools in the U.S. that have met the...

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release, Schools

February 21, 2026

Announcement for Cancellation of Rite to Election – Sunday, February 22

Due to the extreme winter weather expected on Sunday, February 22, 2026 the Rite to Election has been cancelled at both the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore, and the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Emmitsburg.

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release

February 12, 2026

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...

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release, Schools

January 27, 2026