Press Releases

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, 2019April 1, 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.

March 11, 2019April 1, 2020

Statement on Dismissal from the Clerical State of Theodore McCarrick

February 16, 2019April 1, 2020

Archdiocese Joins Diocese of Covington in Commending High School Students Exonerated in Independent Investigation into Incident in Washington, D.C.

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019

Statement on March for Life Incident

January 23, 2019

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

January 22, 2019

Archdiocese of Baltimore clarifies statement on March for Life confrontation

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019

Archbishop Lori Announces Measures to Combat Sexual Abuse Crisis, Hold Local Bishops Accountable

January 15, 2019April 1, 2020

Christmas Mass Schedules for Cathedral and Basilica

December 21, 2018December 21, 2018

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, 2018April 1, 2020

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

September 13, 2018April 1, 2020

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

September 7, 2018April 1, 2020

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, 2018April 1, 2020

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, 2018April 1, 2020

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

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