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Archbishop Announces Lenten Campaign to Promote Sacrament of Reconciliation

February 25, 2009

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, announced today an initiative to promote the sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance called, “The Light is on for You.” Based on the successful campaign of the same name created by the Archdiocese of Washington, the initiative uses billboards, bus, radio and TV ads to encourage Catholics in the […]

Ash Wednesday

Archdiocese Staff

February 25, 2009

OBrien Homilies

Blow the trumpet in Zion, proclaim a fast, call an assembly. In ancient times, the sounding of a trumpet or rams horn was a clarion call to war, to prepare for a serious battle. The assembly that gathered stood before God for help, their fasting an admission that they brought disaster upon themselves by […]

Over 850 Prepare Throughout the Archdiocese to Enter the Catholic Church

Sean Caine

February 24, 2009

Press Release

The Archdiocese of Baltimore will welcome a total of 857 catechumens and candidates expected to enter the Catholic Church this Easter at a Rite of Election on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore, 3:00 PM St. Ann, Hagerstown, 3:00 PM St. John Neumann, Annapolis, 3:00 PM The Most Reverend Edwin […]

Committee ready to tackle schools issues

Catholic Review

February 24, 2009

News

When Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien asked local businessman Frank Bramble to chair a blue-ribbon committee to save Catholic schools, he told him to find the keenest minds to make up the panel.

Statement of Archbishop Edwin O’Brien on the Naming of Archbishop Dolan as the 10th Archbishop of New York

Sean Caine

February 23, 2009

Press Release

Our Holy Father’s choice of Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan as the successor to Cardinal Edward Egan is a blessing for the People of God of the Archdiocese of New York. As a long-time friend of Archbishop Dolan, and as a native son of New York and that great Archdiocese, I am grateful to God and […]

More prayers for President Obama

Catholic Review

February 23, 2009

News

I go to church weekly and I read The Catholic Review regularly. I have been disappointed that there has been so little supporting President Obama and so much about the Freedom of Choice Act, a bill which has not even been introduced in Congress this session. We have a president committed to protecting our civil liberties and our environment, ending torture and improving our status in the world. His priorities include supporting the poor and needy in our communities. Even our pope has recognized the fact that most of his views are in line with the teachings of Jesus. We should pray for a change of heart on the issue of abortion but not use the issue as a tool in divisive politics. I think we should celebrate the good that our new president can accomplish with our support, and I would love to hear prayers and support for him in church and in this publication.

A Thousand Catholic Youths Expected to Walk in the 16th Annual Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage

Sean Caine

February 20, 2009

Press Release

Approximately 1000 Catholic young people will join Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, and Auxiliary Bishop Denis J. Madden, in an annual pilgrimage through Baltimore on Saturday, April 4th, to mark the start of Holy Week. The journey will begin at 12:15 with a rally at St. Mary’s Spiritual Center on Paca Street. The […]

Pastoral Consultations on Catholic Schools

Archdiocese Staff

February 19, 2009

OBrien Articles

The Catholic Review As previously reported, I met with the priests and school administrators of the Archdiocese this past week to discuss the challenges facing our schools and to seek their input as we begin the process of developing a long-term strategic plan for Catholic education in our Archdiocese. Their input was invaluable and I […]

Pastoral Consultations on Catholic Schools

Archdiocese Staff

February 19, 2009

OBrien Articles

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedules Announced

Sean Caine

February 19, 2009

Press Release

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, and the auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will celebrate the following Ash Wednesday Masses on February 25, 2009: Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien The Baltimore Basilica, Cathedral Street, Downtown, 12:10 p.m. The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles Street, 5:30 p.m. Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski […]