The Archdiocese

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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Medals of Honor Return to the Archdiocese of Baltimore 

March 15, 2023 For Immediate Release   Medals of Honor Return to the Archdiocese of Baltimore  Re-designed medals are named after individuals who have had a foundational impact on the Catholic Church here in Baltimore – past and present  BALTIMORE, MD – On April 22, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Gala will return to an in-person...
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New Baltimore auxiliary bishop wanted to be a ‘frontier priest’

Redemptorist Father Bruce Lewandowski was surprised June 1 by a call from Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio – the pope’s representative in the United States – relating that Pope Francis had selected the pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus/Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Parish in Highlandtown as the archdiocese’s new auxiliary bishop. The appointment was announced...
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