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Racial Justice

January 12, 2024

Archbishop Lori’s MLK Jr. Day Message

Like the monuments, museum exhibits and historical structures, the wisdom passed down by great leaders like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on. Each year as the calendar reaches the third Monday in January – this year, Monday, Jan. 15 – we are prompted to pause to remember his life and impact.
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August 28, 2023

Archbishop William E. Lori on 60th anniversary of March on Washington

The peaceful and compassionate society Dr. King envisioned requires God’s grace and our firm commitment to teach, learn and practice nonviolent action for social change.
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June 22, 2023

Statement from Archbishop Lori on Holy Father declaring Mother Mary Lange venerable

I am delighted that the Holy See has officially recognized the heroic virtues of Mother Mary Lange, for her virtues and example still enliven and grace this local Church.
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June 18, 2023

A Message from Archbishop William Lori: Juneteenth 2023

Together as brothers and sisters of Christ may we strive for true and lasting freedom, freedom from the power of sin which alienates us from God and estranges us from one another.
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June 13, 2023

Archdiocese of Baltimore on Connections to Slavery

June 2023 “On the road to racial justice, the Archdiocese of Baltimore must acknowledge and atone for the Catholic Church’s participation in the institution of slavery and the sin of racism that grievously undermined and contradicted our belief and teaching of the dignity of every human being.” – Archbishop William E. Lori   Rachel L....
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May 22, 2023

Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Commission on Slavery seeks to study the sin of racism in the local Church, document economic benefits tied to enslaved labor and promote healing

May 22, 2023 For Immediate Release   Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Commission on Slavery seeks to study the sin of racism in the local Church, document economic benefits tied to enslaved labor and promote healing The 17-member commission is the latest in the Archdiocese’s journey to racial justice  BALTIMORE, MD – In March, Archbishop William E....
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January 28, 2023

Archbishop Lori calls for prayer, peace after release of Tyre Nichols video

We pray for the soul of Trye Nichols and for the path toward healing, peace and justice.
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June 21, 2022

Junteenth Statement – en español

El 16 de junio, el día que conmemora la fecha histórica en 1865 cuando ocurrió la liberación del último grupo de afroamericanos esclavizados en Texas, es un día de celebración.
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June 18, 2022

Archbishop Lori encourages all to reflect on meaning of Juneteenth

Throughout the pandemic, I have offered Masses for an end to this virus, and I continue to do so. Trusting in God, and seeking the intercession of our Blessed Mother, we hope and pray that this too will pass, and pass soon.
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June 17, 2022

Archbishop Lori welcomes new director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries

Throughout the pandemic, I have offered Masses for an end to this virus, and I continue to do so. Trusting in God, and seeking the intercession of our Blessed Mother, we hope and pray that this too will pass, and pass soon.
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July 6, 2020

New principal named for Mother Mary Lange Catholic School in Baltimore City

Alisha Jordan has been named as the new principal of Mother Mary Lange Catholic School, the first new Catholic school in Baltimore City in nearly 60 years. 
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June 25, 2020

Archdiocese of Baltimore will use this moment in history to combat racism

Sherita Thomas will work with a team of consultants to initiate an arch­diocesan-wide series of dialogues on racism and assist in examining and improving efforts to increase diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the archdiocese.
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