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Statement of Cardinal William H. Keeler on the Death of Pope John Paul II

April 2, 2005

I am deeply saddened to learn of the death in the Lord of Pope John Paul II, who has been a “Holy Father” to me and to so many in so many ways. Pope John Paul II has preached the Gospel of Jesus to our world. His efforts to carry the message of the Gospel […]

Cardinal Keeler to Celebrate Mass at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen at 5:30 Today

Sean Caine

April 1, 2005

Press Release

Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, will celebrate Mass today at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5400 N. Charles Street. The Cardinal will issue a brief statement to the press on the steps of the Cathedral prior to the start of Mass. Media guidelines for covering events at the Cathedral […]

Cardinal Keeler Mourns Tragic Death of Terri Schiavo

Sean Caine

March 31, 2005

Press Release

WASHINGTON (March 31, 2005)— Cardinal William H. Keeler, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities, made the following statement today on the death of Terri Schiavo. We mourn the tragic death of Terri Schindler Schiavo, who died today from dehydration and starvation. Terri Schiavo’s plight brought to light a critical question: To be […]

NCEA Mass – Homily Reflections

Archdiocese Staff

March 31, 2005

Keeler Homilies

To Dr. Michael Guerra, President of the NCEA, go my thanks for the invitation to be with you this afternoon. I am delighted at the presence of Bishop Martin Lohmuller, my first pastor after ordination. Bishop Lohmuller helped me to learn how important Catholic education is, and often I have recalled how driving the school […]

Schedules for Holy Week – Easter Sunday

Sean Caine

March 17, 2005

Press Release

Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore March 20: Palm Sunday, Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 11:00 a.m. March 24: Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Cathedral, 7:30 p.m. March 25: Good Friday, The Passion of the Lord, Cathedral, 3:00 p.m. March 26: Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, Cathedral, 7:30 p.m. March 27: Easter Sunday, […]

Cardinal Keeler Leads Hundreds of Youths in the 12th Annual Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage

Sean Caine

March 16, 2005

Press Release

Over 800 Catholic young people will join Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, and Bishop W. Francis Malooly, Auxiliary Bishop, in an annual pilgrimage through Baltimore on Saturday, March 19, to mark the start of Holy Week. The journey will begin at 11 a.m. with a rally at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, […]

Homily Reflections – African Bishops’ Mass

Archdiocese Staff

March 13, 2005

Keeler Homilies

The presence of so many African bishops this morning evokes the memory of the days eleven years ago when the first Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for Africa was held in Rome. We began on a sad note, even as the Gospel today begins on a sad note, the word that Lazarus, the […]

Presentation on Catholic-Jewish Relations

Archdiocese Staff

March 10, 2005

Keeler Homilies

It is a joy to be again with Rabbi Jack Bemporad. In 1987, when the controversy over Chancellor Waldheim of Austria threatened the meeting planned between Pope John Paul II and Jewish leaders in the United States, Rabbi Bemporad emerged as one of those who represented the Synagogue Council of America in meetings with representatives […]

Baltimore Catholics Raise $2.5 Million for Tsunami Relief

Sean Caine

February 14, 2005

Press Release

Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, announced today that Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have given $2.5 million to Catholic Relief Services for tsunami aid. At a press conference at CRS headquarters in downtown Baltimore, Cardinal Keeler presented a check to CRS President Ken Hackett and Board Chairman Bishop Robert N. Lynch, bishop […]

More Than 800 Prepare Throughout the Archdiocese of Enter the Catholic Church at Special Masses Sunday

Sean Caine

February 11, 2005

Press Release

The Archdiocese of Baltimore will welcome a total of 825 catechumens and candidates expected to enter the Catholic Church this Easter at a Rite of Election on Sunday, February 13 at 3 p.m. at: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore Shrine of the Basilica of Elizabeth Seton, Emmitsburg St. John Neumann, Annapolis Cardinal William H. […]

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedules Announced 2005

Sean Caine

February 8, 2005

Press Release

Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, and his auxiliary bishops, Bishop W. Francis Malooly and Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski, will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass as follows: Cardinal Keeler St. Alphonsus, Saratoga Street and Park Avenue, Baltimore, 12:10 p.m. Bishop Malooly The Catholic High School of Baltimore, 2800 Edison Highway, Baltimore, 10:10 a.m. Bishop Rozanski […]

26th Annual Social Ministry Convocation to Honor the 25th Annivesary of Bishops’ Letter on Racism

Sean Caine

January 28, 2005

Press Release

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development will host its 26th Social Ministry Convocation on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Seton Keough High School, located at 1201 Caton Avenue in Baltimore, from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme of this year’s event is “Brothers and Sisters to Us: A Prophetic Call to End Racism,” in […]

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