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March 30, 2010

The following are the Triduum and Easter schedules for Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien and auxiliary bishops.

Archdiocese, Pregnancy Center File Suit in Federal Court Over New City Ordinance

March 29, 2010

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, and representatives of the Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns, Inc. (GBCP), announced today the filing of a lawsuit today in U.S. District Court which states a new Baltimore City ordinance violates the pro-life pregnancy centers’ first amendment rights by requiring the posting of a sign that says […]

Court rules pubs in Irish city can open Good Friday for rugby match

March 26, 2010

DUBLIN, Ireland – Pubs in the Irish city of Limerick will open their doors and serve beer for the first time on Good Friday after a landmark court case.

Weathering the Economic Storm

Archdiocese Staff

OBrien Articles

The Catholic Review In October of 2008, I wrote a column in this space entitled, “Taking Stock.” In it, I wrote of our concern over the faltering economy and its impact on our local Church. I detailed the steps we were taking to improve efficiency, accountability and effectiveness here at Archdiocesan headquarters in Baltimore, including […]

Archdiocese Announces First “Pride Plus” School, Principal Appointments

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, announced today several principal appointments, as well as the designation of the first school to host the PRIDE (Pupils Receiving Inclusive Diversified Education) Plus program, which serves students with minimal learning disabilities. Ms. Kathleen Filippelli has been appointed principal of the new Catholic elementary school to be initially […]

Largest Number of Catholic Youths to Walk in the 17th Annual Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage

More than 1400 Catholic young people will join Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, Auxiliary Bishops Mitchell T. Rozanski and Denis J. Madden in an annual pilgrimage through Baltimore on Saturday, March 27th, marking the largest turnout in the event’s 17-year history. The annual pilgrimage marks the start of Holy Week. The journey will […]

Archbishop O’Brien asks for prayers for Archbishop Borders

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien is asking Catholics of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to pray for Archbishop William D. Borders, who is battling colon cancer and receiving hospice care at his home. Archbishop Borders, 96, led the Baltimore archdiocese from 1974 to 1989, when he retired. Pope Paul VI appointed Archbishop Borders to be the founding bishop of the Diocese of Orlando in 1968. Just six years later, the pope transferred him to Baltimore – moving him from the nation’s newest diocese to its oldest. Until recently, Archbishop Borders remained active in ministry throughout his retirement.

Archdiocese Announces Location of First Catholic Dual Language School in Baltimore

March 22, 2010

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, announced today that Archbishop Borders School, a pre-k through 8th grade Catholic elementary school in Highlandtown, will host the first Catholic dual language program in the Archdiocese this fall. The dual language program, also known as a dual immersion program, will focus on English and Spanish and initially […]

The Highways and Byways

Archdiocese Staff

OBrien Articles

The Catholic Review It is advice the Master Himself offers: Go out into the highways and byways and invite! This past year, thanks to the initiative of our indefatigable Vocations Director, Father Jerry Francik, what encouragement I have experienced to travel the highways of the Archdiocese to seven homes—all a good distance from headquarters here […]

Archbishop O’Brien Calls for Revision of Current Health Care Bill

For decades, the Catholic bishops of the United States have been and continue to be consistent and strong advocates for comprehensive health care reform that leads to health care for all, including the weakest and most vulnerable. In anticipation of a possible final vote on the U.S. Senate’s heath care reform bill, Archbishop Edwin F. […]

Vatican official urges confidentiality by confessors on sex abuse sins

VATICAN CITY – A priest who confesses sexual abuse in the sacrament of penance should be absolved and should generally not be encouraged by the confessor to disclose his acts publicly or to his superiors, a Vatican official said.

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