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

Archdiocese of Baltimore
January 22, 2019
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Citing persistent attitudes and systemic instances of racism in society today, particularly in areas such as the criminal justice system, employment, healthcare and education, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori has today released a landmark pastoral document, “The Journey to Racial Justice.”  Coinciding with the national holiday honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Archbishop Lori gathered with parishioners, community, civic and faith leaders for the announcement at St. Bernardine Catholic Church – a historic African-American Catholic Church in West Baltimore, and called on Catholic individuals and parishes to assume a primary responsibility for working to end racism.

Archbishop William E. Lori visits with people at St. Bernardine in Baltimore's Harcum Hall Jan. 21, after the public introduction of his new pastoral reflection, "The Journey to Racial Justice." (Paul McMullen/Catholic Review)

Sister parishes in Baltimore, Columbia welcome release of archbishop’s reflection on racism 

Paul McMullen
January 21, 2019
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Archbishop William E. Lori introduced “The Journey to Racial Justice” to several hundred men, women and children who appeared to be part of the solution to the lingering systemic issues addressed in his latest pastoral reflection. 

Archdiocese of Baltimore clarifies statement on March for Life confrontation

Archdiocese of Baltimore
January 21, 2019

The Archdiocese of Baltimore wishes to clarify its message condemning what was widely reported as disrespect toward a Native American elder during the March for Life in Washington, D.C. We reiterate our condemnation of disrespect and denigration toward any person or group based on the color of their skin, their religious or ethnic heritage, or immigrant status. The circumstances of this confrontation at the Lincoln Memorial are now being reported as more complex and it will be the responsibility of school authorities, parents and others involved to determine the actual circumstances, responsibility and consequences. Regardless, it is deeply unfortunate that the annual March for Life was marred by this confrontation. We commend all who participated in the March to bear witness to the sanctity of life from conception to death, and the inherent dignity of every human person as a child of God.

Archbishop’s new pastoral reflection acknowledges history of slavery and racism

Christopher Gunty
January 21, 2019
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Archbishop William E. Lori released Jan. 21 his second pastoral reflection in 12 months on the effects of racism on society. “The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action” was to be released by the archbishop at St. Bernardine Parish in West Baltimore on the day that commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Vocations Discernment Retreat; St. Mary’s Roland Park

Archbishop William E. Lori
January 19, 2019
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To say the least, Jesus’ choice of a tax collector was controversial. The religious experts of the day made it clear that Jesus had chosen a sinner, and more than that, had come to the house of a sinner for dinner where he shared the company of other sinners. Challenged by the Pharisees, Jesus simply said that he came to call sinners. Sick people need the physician not the healthy.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Baynesville,, students Katie Hoehler and Molly Stahovec, lead family and friends down 6th Ave. NW to the Jan. 18 March for Life rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Archdiocese of Baltimore has enthusiastic presence at March for Life

Katie Sukeena
January 19, 2019
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The Archdiocese of Baltimore added to the massive pro-life presence Jan. 18 at the 46th annual March for Life and the youth rally and Mass that preceded it at Capital Arena. 

People walk up Constitution Avenue headed toward the U.S. Supreme Court while participating in the 46th March for Life Jan. 18 in Washington. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Marchers urged to stand strong, fight for life with ‘compassion, hope’

Julie Asher
January 19, 2019
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Those who stand up for the dignity of life in all its stages and want to see this respect for all life enshrined once again in U.S. law have a friend in the Pence family and the Trump administration, Vice President Mike Pence told the March for Life crowd

Members of the choir at Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington sing during a pro-life youth rally and Mass at Capital One Arena in Washington Jan. 18 before the annual March for Life. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Youth at Mass for Life thanked for offering sign of hope for the future

Mark Zimmerman
January 19, 2019
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They came from near and far, and even from Down Under, united in prayer and in standing together for life at the Archdiocese of Washington’s annual Youth Rally and Mass for Life, held Jan. 18 at the Capital One Arena in Washington.

Mary Pat Donoghue, the new education secretary at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has had firsthand experience with a Catholic school recovering from debt and declining enrollment. As principal of St. Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, Md., she worked with faculty, staff, parents and the pastor to develop a classical curriculum at the school, which now has a waiting list and is adding classes. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

USCCB education secretary is used to thinking outside the box

Carol Zimmermann
January 18, 2019
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Mary Pat Donoghue, the new education secretary at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, knows that Catholic schools have to be creative not just to compete, but sometimes to survive.

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