Press Releases

Archbishop Releases Major Pastoral Document Encouraging Catholics to Bridge Racial Divides in Today’s Society; Acknowledges Catholic Church’s Historical Role in Slavery

Archbishop Lori to Distribute 2,500 New Winter Coats, Polo Shirts and Sweaters to Baltimore Children in Park Heights Saturday

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018

Though Delayed Nationally, Code of Conduct for Bishops and Plans for Independent Reporting of Allegations against Bishops in Place in Archdiocese

November 12, 2018November 13, 2018

Chaplain at Frederick County Catholic High School Accused of Committing Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Virginia in the 1970s Removed from Ministry

October 23, 2018

Archdiocesan CFO Tapped for Position with Cincinnati-Based Catholic Evangelization Company

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

Archbishop Lori Informs Clergy of Maryland Attorney General’s Review

September 24, 2018

Pope Francis Appoints Archbishop William Lori Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

September 13, 2018

Archdiocese Updates its Online List of Abusive Priests with Names Disclosed in PA Grand Jury Report

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

Proposed New Baltimore Catholic School to be Named “Mother Mary Lange Catholic School”

September 5, 2018

Statement of Archbishop Lori on Accountability of Bishops

August 27, 2018August 28, 2018

Statement of Archbishop William E. Lori on the Late Cardinal William H. Keeler and the Report of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

Declaración del Arzobispo William E. Lori sobre el Difunto Cardenal William H. Keeler y el Informe del Gran Jurado de Pensilvania

August 14, 2018August 16, 2018

Archdiocese of Baltimore announces new superintendent of Catholic schools

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018

Arzobispo dice que la separación de las familias causa trauma, apela a la eliminación de esta política

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

Archbishop says family separations cause trauma, calls for end to policy

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

Archdiocese Creates New Position in Continued Effort to Bolster Church’s Presence in the Community

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018

Archbishop to Celebrate Mass for Ellicott City Saturday

May 30, 2018

Arquidiócesis Suspende a Sacerdote por Acusaciones de Abuso Sexual Infantil en los Años 70

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018

Archdiocese Removes Priest over Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse from 1970s

May 21, 2018

Archbishop and CEO of Bank of America Lead Business Leaders in Roundtable Discussion about Catholic Education in Baltimore City

April 25, 2018

Interfaith Prayer Service Commemorating 50th Anniversary of Death of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be Held April 12th in Baltimore

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018

Archbishop Lori Seeks New Focus on Dr. King’s Call to Nonviolence

February 14, 2018April 4, 2018

Archbishop Lori to Celebrate Ash Wednesday Masses Marking the Beginning of the Season of Lent

February 12, 2018February 13, 2018

Declaración del arzobispo William E. Lori sobre la cancelación del Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para El Salvador

January 9, 2018January 10, 2018

Statement of Archbishop William E. Lori on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018

Statement of Archbishop William E. Lori on Appeals Court Ruling on Baltimore City Ordinance Court Rules in Favor of Pro-life Pregnancy Centers

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018

Statement of Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, on the Appointment of Bishop Barry Knestout

December 5, 2017December 5, 2017

Los oficiales de la Iglesia responden a los recientes arrestos de inmigrantes en Maryland, y a la propuesta de reducir el número de refugiados

October 4, 2017October 5, 2017

Church officials respond to recent arrests of immigrants in Maryland, proposal to reduce number of refugees

October 4, 2017October 4, 2017

Four Area Catholic Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award from U.S. Dept. of Education

September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

Archbishop Lori Announces Statewide Task Force on Racism

September 27, 2017September 28, 2017

El Arzobispo Lori responde a la decisión del presidente Trump de finalizar DACA

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017

Archbishop Lori asks parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to hold special collection to aid hurricane victims

August 29, 2017August 29, 2017

Statement of Archbishop Lori on the death of Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo of Richmond, VA

August 18, 2017August 21, 2017

Statement of Archbishop Lori on violence in Charlottesville

August 13, 2017August 28, 2017

Retired Auxiliary Bishop William C. Newman Dead at 88

May 20, 2017May 20, 2017

New President Appointed to Lead St. Maria Goretti High School

May 8, 2017June 8, 2017

Archbishop Condemns Murders in Egypt, Calls for an End to Religious Persecution

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

Cardinal William H Keeler, 14th Archbishop of Baltimore, Dead at Age 86

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

Funeral Arrangements for Cardinal William H. Keeler

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

Archbishop Lori to Celebrate Ash Wednesday Masses Marking the Beginning of the Season of Lent; World Renowned Statue “Homeless Jesus” Begins Lenten Tour of the Archdiocese at the Basilica Wednesday

February 27, 2017

Teacher Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

February 1, 2017

New Auxiliary Bishops to be Ordained at Mass Tomorrow

January 18, 2017

Volunteer at Timonium Parish Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

December 9, 2016

Pope Francis Appoints Two New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Baltimore

December 5, 2016

Archbishop Lori to Hand Out 1,700 New Coats to Students in Baltimore City Catholic Schools, Head Start Programs Monday at 10 A.M.

November 17, 2016

Archbishop William Lori to Launch K of C Novena Prayer in Run-Up to Election

October 27, 2016

Archdiocese Announces Results of Master Planning Study of Baltimore Catholic Schools

October 26, 2016

Knights of Columbus Urges Prayer in Run-Up to Election

October 19, 2016

Interfaith Leaders Call on President and Congress to Reject Biased Religious Liberty Report

October 12, 2016

Statement of Archbishop William Lori on the Federal Court’s Decision on Baltimore’s Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers

October 7, 2016

Archdiocese Holds 8th Annual Gala for Catholic Schools Saturday; Event Expects to Raise $800,000 for Tuition Assistance

September 23, 2016

Faith and the Full Promise of America: A Statement from Archbishop William E Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty

September 13, 2016

Kevin Plank’s Private Foundation Gives $1,000,000 in Scholarships for High-Need Baltimore City Children to Attend Catholic Community Schools

September 7, 2016

Major Gift to Archdiocese’s Inner City Catholic Schools Scholarship Program to be Announced at Wednesday Event for Local Business Leaders, Philanthropists Who Support Catholic Education

September 2, 2016

Archbishop Visits Howard County Catholic Schools on First Day

August 29, 2016

The Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

August 29, 2016

Statement of Archbishop Lori on the Department of Justice Report on Baltimore Police Department

August 10, 2016

In Response to Week of Violence, Knights of Columbus Urges Prayers for Healing

July 11, 2016

Libertytown Man to be Ordained to the Catholic Priesthood on Saturday, June 25

June 16, 2016

Statement of Archbishop Lori on Orlando Tragedy

June 13, 2016

Religious Leaders in Baltimore Host Interfaith Prayer Service on One Year Anniversary of Baltimore Unrest

April 15, 2016

More than 800 New Catholics Enter the Church in the Archdiocese of Baltimore at Saturday’s Easter Vigil, up 25% from 2015

March 23, 2016

Over 500 Catholic Youths to “Walk in Mercy” in the 22nd Annual Youth Pilgrimage in Baltimore

March 18, 2016

Cathedral and Basilica Holy Week Mass Schedules

March 18, 2016

Statement of Archbishop Lori on Appointment of Father Philip Brown as President-Rector of St. Mary’s Seminary & University

March 15, 2016

Archbishop Lori and Seven Faith Leaders from Baltimore to Travel to Rome for Spiritual Pilgrimage, Blessing of Pope Francis

February 25, 2016

Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minor

February 12, 2016

Archbishop Lori to Celebrate Ash Wednesday Masses Marking the Beginning of the Lenten Season

February 9, 2016

Archdiocese of Baltimore Celebrates Catholic Schools Week; Archbishop, Chancellor and Superintendent to Visit Catholic Schools of Frederick County

January 27, 2016

Catholics Excused from the Obligation to Attend Mass Due to Unsafe Travel Conditions

January 22, 2016

Bishop Walsh High School Cumberland, Maryland

January 5, 2016

Christmas Mass Schedules for The Cathedral and Basilica

December 22, 2015

Solar Construction Project Between Constellation and The Archdiocese of Baltimore

December 10, 2015

Celebrating the Year of Mercy in the Archdiocese of Baltimore

November 13, 2015

Archdiocese Announces Locations of “Holy Doors” for Upcoming Year of Mercy

November 13, 2015

Prevention, Accountabiilty, Transparency and Healing Continue to be Top Priorities for the Archdiocese of Baltimore 13 Years After Boston

November 6, 2015

Catholic Schools Prepare to Mark the Visit of Pope Francis to the United States

September 18, 2015

Copy of Catholic Schools Prepare to Mark the Visit of Pope Francis to the United States

September 18, 2015

Archdiocese of Baltimore and Catholic Review Sponsor 108-Mile Walking Pilgrimage to Philadelphia and Papal Mass

September 16, 2015

Funeral Arrangements for Basilica Rector Rev. Msgr. Arthur F. Valenzano, P.A.

September 8, 2015

Archbishop Visits Catholic Schools on First Day

August 24, 2015

More Than 1,600 Catholic School Educators Come Together for Mass, Superintendent’s Address and the Unveiling of New Catholic Schools Brand

August 18, 2015

Statement Regarding Msgr. Joseph Davies

August 13, 2015

Allentown Priest Appointed New Rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary

July 9, 2015

Archbishop Lori Responds to the Supreme Court’s Decision on Marriage

June 26, 2015

Archbishop Applauds Pope’s Encyclical, Echoes Please for Better Environmental Stewardship

June 18, 2015

Archdiocese Commits $100,000 to Baltimore Summer Jobs Program, Asks Parishes to Hold Special Collections at All Masses This Weekend

June 17, 2015

Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools to Receive 3-D Printers

May 5, 2015

Archbishop to Announce Major Technology Initiative for Catholic Schools Tuesday

May 4, 2015

Archbishop Invites Prayers, Donations of All Catholics in Support of Efforts of Inner City Parishes Providing Aid in Baltimore

May 1, 2015

Parkton Catholic School Delivers Hundreds of Pounds of Food to Baltimore City First Responders, National Guard Troops

April 29, 2015

West Baltimore Parish Hosts Youth Revival Tonight

April 28, 2015

Archbishop Lori Calls for Prayers for Gray Family, Peaceful Community Response as Investigations Into Death of Freddie Gray Continue

April 27, 2015

More Than 600 New Catholics Enter the Church in the Archdiocese of Baltimore at Easter

April 1, 2015

Cathedral and Basilica 2015 Holy Week Mass Schedule

March 31, 2015

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