Archbishop William E. Lori said he wants nothing more than to open wide the doors to churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, but that the church has to recognize “the massive public health threat we are facing.”


Archbishop William E. Lori said he wants nothing more than to open wide the doors to churches in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, but that the church has to recognize “the massive public health threat we are facing.”

For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 7, 2020 On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 11 a.m., Archbishop William E. Lori and his two auxiliary bishops, Denis Madden and Adam Parker, will simultaneously conduct blessings at three Baltimore hospitals, asking God’s care and protection over those who work in healthcare facilities in Maryland and for all the […]

The death toll included at least two priests from the Archdiocese of Baltimore and two Religious Sisters of Mercy.

There’s an old saying: “Life is fragile. Handle with prayer.” I’m blessed to be alive.

Cardinal George Pell has been released from prison after 405 days behind bars after the seven judges of the High Court of Australia unanimously overturned the original December 2018 jury verdict that found him guilty on five counts of molesting two 13-year-old choirboys in 1996.

With people forced to stay home, even during Holy Week, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the archbishop of Turin has announced a special online exposition of the Shroud of Turin, which many believe is the burial cloth of Jesus.
Each day, Archbishop William E. Lori offers a reflection on liturgical readings or other topics. Watch today’s reflection below. Click here or on the playlist button in the upper right corner of the video below to see reflections from previous days. Audio files of the reflections are also available below.

Because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore are facing new challenges in sustaining their ministries and outreach. Please remember to continue your financial support of your parish as best you are able given these difficult times. If your parish offers automatic giving, please make use of that approach. […]

We’ve waited. We’ve watched. And the bird feeder has hung there, full of seeds no one was eating.

Easter will not be cancelled, nor shall our hope that everything will be okay.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore rolled out a financial relief package for parishes, schools and other organizations worth about $7 million to assist with costs during reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.
The following guidelines, documents and recommendations are presented to provide assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Latest Update February 24, 2022 – Weekly COVID-19 Guidance February 17, 2022 – Weekly COVID-19 Guidance (Español) February 10, 2022 – Weekly COVID-19 Guidance January 27, 2022 – Weekly COVID-19 Guidance January 6, 2022 – COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Protocols […]
