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Statement of Archdiocesan Actions Regarding Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse by Father Brian Cox

Sean Caine
May 23, 2002

In responding to allegations of child abuse, the highest priorities for the Archdiocese of Baltimore are the safety of children and concern for victims. Our consistent reporting of child abuse allegations, cooperation with authorities, and offers of assistance to victims are vital to meeting these priorities. In July 1995 the Archdiocese received allegations of child […]

Statement Regarding Response of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse by Father Blackwell

Sean Caine
May 22, 2002

In responding to allegations of child abuse, the highest priorities for the Archdiocese of Baltimore are the safety of children and concern for victims. Our consistent reporting of child abuse allegations, cooperation with authorities, and offers of assistance to victims are vital to meeting these priorities. Given recent questions about reporting and offers of counseling […]

Letter from Cardinal Keeler on Child Sexual Abuse

Sean Caine
May 16, 2002

This week Baltimore saw at first hand tragic fallout from the sexual abuse issues facing our American society today. The Catholic Church and all segments of society face multiple challenges related to this painful concern. In any case of abuse, the individual abused suffers enormously, and, if there is a breach of trust involved, the […]

Statement Refuting Allegations by Rita Monahan

Sean Caine
May 9, 2002

In January 1990, Rita Monahan, with her then attorney John V. Murphy, contacted the Archdiocese of Baltimore alleging that in February 1989 Father Thomas Schwind, then pastor of St. Ambrose parish in Baltimore, had kissed her and attempted to touch her inappropriately. Schwind has consistently denied the allegation. Statements today by Rita Monahan of a […]

The Hope That Lies Before Us

Archdiocese Staff
April 20, 2002

Hello. This is Cardinal Keeler, and for the next five minutes I would like to address matters of importance to all of us, and especially appropriate to this Good Shepherd Sunday. In recent months we have heard a great deal about some priests who have betrayed their call to holiness through the crime and sin […]

Statement on the Upcoming Meetings in Rome

Sean Caine
April 15, 2002

In response to an invitation received from Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy of the Holy See, Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, will travel to Rome for special meetings to discuss sexual abuse issues in the United States. Meetings at the Vatican are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, […]

Chrism Mass 2002

Archdiocese Staff
March 25, 2002

Yesterday, on Palm Sunday we heard the powerful narrative of the Passion according to St. Matthew. There the evangelist told us just what it meant for Jesus in taking up his cross and, therefore, what it can mean for us to take up the cross to follow him. For Jesus, it meant being betrayed by […]

Sexual Abuse

Archdiocese Staff
March 14, 2002

In our scripture readings this weekend we heard the story of the man cured of blindness. He spoke the words, “I was blind but now I see.” With that gift of sight came the ability to see the beauty of creation, but also the ugliness that sin afflicts upon our world. This week we also […]

Cardinal’s Lenten Appeal 2002 Begins

Sean Caine
February 11, 2002

Ten years since established by Cardinal William H. Keeler in 1992, the Cardinal’s Lenten Appeal has raised over $30 million dollars, providing crucial support for programs including: Educating children and youth Helping the poor and those in need Strengthening the Church – through evangelization, liturgical programs and social ministries Supporting the work of the Holy […]

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