Press Releases

DECLARACIÓN DE LOS OBISPOS DE LA PROVINCIA DE BALTIMORE Y LA ARQUIDIÓCESIS DE WASHINGTON Levantamiento de la Dispensa General de la Obligación de Asistir a Misa

June 2, 2021

Statement of the Bishops of the Province of Baltimore and the Archdiocese of Baltimore: Lifting the General Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Statement from the The Archdiocese of Baltimore after consultation with the Marianist Province of the United States

May 7, 2021

Statement on allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor against Conventual Franciscan priest

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021

Romuald Meogrossi, OFM Conv. Removido del Ministerio por Investigación Pendiente

May 2, 2021May 3, 2021

Archbishop Lori Statement on the Appointment of Bishop-elect Koenig to Wilmington

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

Declaración del arzobispo William E. Lori sobre el veredicto del juicio a Derek Chauvin

April 20, 2021April 24, 2021

Statement from Archbishop Lori: Verdict on Derek Chauvin Trial

April 20, 2021

Catholic Priest in Baltimore Removed from Ministry Pending Investigation

April 18, 2021April 20, 2021

Our Lady of Victory School Closing – Statement from the Archdiocese of Baltimore

April 16, 2021April 20, 2021

Statement from Archbishop William E. Lori on Violence in Atlanta and Acts of Racism

March 29, 2021April 1, 2021

Declaración del Arzobispo William E. Lori sobre la violencia en Atlanta y los actos de racismo

March 29, 2021March 30, 2021

Declaración de la Arquidiócesis sobre el p. Daniel Mentesana

February 18, 2021February 22, 2021

Statement on Father Daniel Mentesana

February 18, 2021

Statement on the Removal of Father Lawrence Donohoo from Active Ministry

January 28, 2021January 29, 2021

Christian Kendzierski appointed as Executive Director of Communications

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

Archbishop William E. Lori Calls for a Day of Prayer January 15 for Our Nation and Its Leaders

January 9, 2021

Declaración del Arzobispo William E. Lori sobre las protestas contra el Capitolio de EE. UU.

January 6, 2021

Statement of Archbishop William E. Lori on the U.S. Capitol Protests

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Statement on the Removal of the Priestly Faculties of Father Richard Lobert

January 5, 2021

Statement on the Removal of the Priestly Faculties of Father Justin Ross, OFM Conv.

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020

Archbishop William E. Lori Offers Congratulations to Newly Elected, Prayers for the Country

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

Declaración sobre la decisión del Tribunal de Apelaciones del Noveno Circuito Reverendísimo William E. Lori, Arzobispo de Baltimore

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Statement on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

A Statement on Labor Day from Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Release Reopening Plan

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020

Archdiocese of Baltimore Names Principal of the New Mother Mary Lange Catholic School

July 6, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s official assignments include Monsignor O’Connor to Eastern Vicariate full time

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Declaración sobre la decisión del 18 de junio de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos sobre DACA

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

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

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

Statement on the June 18th U.S. Supreme Court Decision on DACA

June 19, 2020

El Papa Francisco Nombra Nuevo Obispo Auxiliar para la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore

June 10, 2020

Pope Francis Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Baltimore

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Declaración sobre la eliminación de las facultades sacerdotales del padre Carlos Osorio

June 6, 2020

Statement on the Removal of the Priestly Faculties of Father Carlos Osorio

June 6, 2020

Statement on the Death of George Floyd by Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

May 28, 2020

Statement on Howard County Guidance Regarding the Distribution of Communion

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

Statement on Reopening of Catholic Churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore

May 22, 2020May 27, 2020

Archbishop William E. Lori appoints Fr. John Worgul pastor of St. Joseph, Sykesville effective July 1, 2020

May 21, 2020

Archbishop Lori Echoes Call of U.S. Bishops for Study into Impact of COVID-19 on African-American Communities and Underlying Conditions

May 6, 2020

Archdiocese Creates Webpage to Remember those Dead from COVID-19

April 15, 2020

Archbishop Lori to Join Glyndon Parishioners for Food Distribution to 400 Families on Easter Sunday

April 11, 2020April 13, 2020

Archbishop Lori, Auxiliary Bishops & Catonsville Pastor to Conduct Simultaneous Blessings at Four Baltimore Hospitals Wednesday at 11 a.m.

April 11, 2020April 15, 2020

Archbishop Lori, Auxiliary Bishops to Conduct Simultaneous Blessings at Three Baltimore Hospitals Wednesday at 11 a.m.

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020

Archdiocese Advises all Parishes to Close Churches Until Further Notice

March 30, 2020March 31, 2020

La Arquidiócesis aconseja a todas las parroquias que cierren iglesias hasta nuevo aviso

March 30, 2020March 31, 2020

Masses Cancelled in Archdiocese of Baltimore

March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

“FAITH IN BALTIMORE,” A celebration of Catholic Service and Impact in Baltimore City; Civic Leaders, Corporate and Non-Profit Partners and Heads of Catholic Institutions Gather to Promote Greater Collaboration

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

Archbishop Invites Prayers for Peace in Middle East

January 9, 2020

A Letter to the Parishioners of St. Agnes/William of York Parishes

December 22, 2019January 6, 2020

Christmas Mass Schedules for Cathedral and Basilica

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019

Archdiocese of Baltimore to Host Holiday Party for Poppleton Community Children

December 11, 2019December 12, 2019

Allegation Against Chaplain Found to be Unsubstantiated

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

Pope Accepts Resignation of Holy Sepulchre Grand Master and Former Archbishop of Baltimore, Edwin Cardinal O’Brien

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019

Archdiocese, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Mourn Loss of Longtime Pastor, Father Michael Carrion, Who Died Saturday Unexpectedly at Age 68

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019

Archbishop Lori to Distribute 1,000 New Winter Coats to Baltimore Children

November 15, 2019

Name of Deceased Priest Added to List of Abusive Clergy

November 4, 2019

Archdiocese of Baltimore Breaks Ground on First New Baltimore City Catholic School in 60 years

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

Archbishop Lori Greets Marie Collins Prior to U.S. Speaking Tour

September 12, 2019

More than 1,300 educators and administrators gather for annual Catholic Schools Convocation

August 30, 2019

Retired Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minor in mid-1970s

August 20, 2019

Statement of Archbishop Lori on Appointment of New Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Catholics Concerned about Health Risks Posed by Excessive Heat Excused from the Obligation to Attend Mass this Weekend

July 18, 2019

Letter to Priests and the Faithful of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

June 5, 2019July 21, 2020

Archbishop Lori Welcomes Church Laws on Abuse, Episcopal Accountability

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Archbishop Lori offers prayers for city leadership

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

Archdiocese Announces 2019 Clergy Assignments

April 28, 2019April 29, 2019

Names of 23 Deceased Priests Previously Reported to Law Enforcement Added to Archdiocese’s Online List of Clergy Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

April 24, 2019April 1, 2020

Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori makes statement on bombings in Sri Lanka

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019

Archbishop Lori Welcomes Appointment of Archbishop Wilton Gregory as Archbishop of Washington, D.C.

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

Archbishop Announces Completion of Preliminary Investigation of Allegations Against Bishop Michael Bransfield, Imposes Ministerial Restrictions on Bishop Bransfield and Former Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Gordon Bennett, S.J.