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A prayer to celebrate Juneteenth — a light of hope for freedom and justice

The brutal history of slavery and segregation continues to inflict pain on our society, and Juneteenth offers a light of hope on the fight for freedom and justice.
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Statement on the June 18th U.S. Supreme Court Decision on DACA

Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, expressed enthusiastic support for the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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El Papa Francisco Nombra Nuevo Obispo Auxiliar para la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore

Hoy, el Papa Francisco nombró al P. Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. como Obispo Auxiliar de la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore.
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Pope Francis Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Today, Pope Francis appointed Fr. Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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Declaración sobre la eliminación de las facultades sacerdotales del padre Carlos Osorio

La Arquidiócesis de Baltimore anuncia que ha eliminado las facultades sacerdotales de Padre Carlos Osorio, quien está en una excedencia efectiva de inmediato. Al Padre Osorio no se le permite ejercer ministerio en ninguna capacidad en la Arquidiócesis deBaltimore debido a relaciones sexuales que involucran a adultos que es inapropiada para un sacerdote. Se le...
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Statement on the Removal of the Priestly Faculties of Father Carlos Osorio

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is announcing that it has removed the priestly faculties of Father Carlos Osorio, who is on a leave of absence effective immediately. Father Osorio is not permitted to minister in any capacity in the Archdiocese of Baltimore due to sexual activity involving adults that is inappropriate for a priest. He has...
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Statement on the Death of George Floyd by Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

We mourn the tragic and senseless death of George Floyd. We share the sense of outrage and intense feelings of helplessness of so many others who have now viewed the searing images of his final moments of struggle. All who profess to be followers of Jesus Christ are obligated to work relentlessly to defeat the...
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Statement on Howard County Guidance Regarding the Distribution of Communion

As the religious community and local, state and federal government officials proceed in the gradual reopening of various activities, including religious services, there will inevitably be differing views on challenging issues that must be addressed.
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Archbishop Lori Echoes Call of U.S. Bishops for Study into Impact of COVID-19 on African-American Communities and Underlying Conditions

Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, issued the following statement following the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ call for a study into the impact of COVID-19 on African-American communities.
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Archdiocese Creates Webpage to Remember those Dead from COVID-19

For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 15, 2020 The Archdiocese of Baltimore has launched a page on its website for people throughout Maryland to memorialize loved ones who have died of COVID-19 and to offer the prayers and support of the entire Catholic community. The page, www.archbalt.org/one-church-one-family/, allows people to upload a photo, along with the...
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