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Baltimore Area Catholics Mark Holy Father’s Final Day as Pope; Holy See Announces Protocols

Students, faculty and staff from School of the Cathedral will gather for a special Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles Street, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, in honor of Pope Benedict XVI’s final day as Pontiff. The Mass will conclude at 2 p.m., which marks the official beginning...
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Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI to Take Place Saturday, February 23 at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in North Baltimore

Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI on February 23rd at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in North Baltimore. The Mass, open to the public, will give Catholics in the Archdiocese an opportunity to give thanks and offer prayers for the pontificate of Pope...
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Statement of Archbishop William E. Lori on the Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

Archbishop William E. Lori, 16th Archbishop of Baltimore, the nation’s oldest Catholic diocese, issued the following statement during a press conference in Baltimore earlier today after learning of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Let me begin with words of appreciation for Pope Benedict XVI and his leadership of the Roman Catholic Church for these...
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Archdiocese Releases New Performance Data as Schools Celebrate National Catholic Schools Week

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, January 27 through February 2, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Department of Catholic Schools has released the latest performance data for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, including: Elementary/middle school students consistently score in the top third in the nation on standardized tests High School Graduation Rate: 99% College...
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2013

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are celebrating Catholic Schools Week from January 27 through February 2. Catholic schools will celebrate with Masses, open houses, and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and the community. Special activities include an opening Mass followed by fireworks starting at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 27th at St....
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Statement of Archbishop William E. Lori on the Court of Appeals Decision in the Merzbacher Case

After having met with several survivors of John Merzbacher since arriving to Baltimore in May 2012, I have come to some understanding of both the terrible acts committed by Merzbacher and the impact of his horrific crimes on those he abused. I am grateful for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision and hope that...
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Bone Marrow Drive Inspired by Baltimore Priest Set for Saturday from 10-2 at St. Mary’s Seminary

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is sponsoring a bone marrow drive Saturday, January 26, 10 am to 2 pm, at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park. The drive was inspired by Msgr. Arthur Valenzano, Rector of the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2006. Msgr. Valenzano has already undergone one...
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2012 Christmas Mass Schedules for Cathedral and Basilica

BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Cathedral & Mulberry Streets) Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m.*, 6:00 p.m., Midnight* Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Archbishop Lori, Celebrant) CATHEDRAL OF MARY OUR QUEEN (5200 N. Charles Street) Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m....
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Statement of Archbishop Lori on Tragedy in Sandy Hook, Connecticut

Archbishop Lori Previously Served as Bishop of Bridgeport, CT Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, issued the following statement from Rome upon learning of the tragedy in Sandy Hook, which is located in the Diocese of Bridgeport. “I am profoundly saddened by this terrible tragedy and my heart goes out to the parents who...
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Baltimore City Catholic School Selected for Nationwide Dual-Language Immersion Network Sponsored by Boston College

Archbishop Borders School, a Catholic elementary school in Baltimore’s Highlandtown community, has been selected as one of 12 schools in the nation to participate in the Two-Way Immersion Network for Catholic Schools (TWIN-CS). Participation in this elite group will foster collaboration among school leadership, provide continuous support from experienced scholars/practitioners from Boston College and other...
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Federal Court to Hear Oral Arguments Thursday in Appeal of Lower Court Ruling in Favor of Baltimore’s Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear oral arguments in Richmond on Thursday, December 6, in the en banc appeal of a lower court’s ruling in the case of the Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns, Inc. (GBCPC) v. Baltimore City. The lawsuit stems from a Baltimore City Ordinance passed by...
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Archdiocese-UMMS Reach Agreement on Continued Operation of St. Joseph as a Catholic Hospital

Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, announced today that the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) have reached agreement on terms that will allow St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson to continue operating as a Catholic hospital. The assets of St. Joseph, which has operated as a Catholic hospital...
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