“The prayers of the more than half-million Catholics of the Archdiocese of Baltimore are with the former Governor’s family and with their fellow citizens of Baltimore and Maryland at the loss of one of the greatest civic leaders we have known,” Archbishop Edwin O’Brien said. “As mayor and governor, William Donald Schaefer was a partner...Read More
The Archdiocese of Baltimore honored 61 top Catholic high school seniors at the 19th annual Distinctive Scholars Convocation at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn April 14. The top three seniors (and ties) in grade point average at their respective schools received certificates of distinction from Barbara McGraw Edmondson, superintendent of Catholic schools.Read More
In this undated file photo, Archbishop William Donald Borders meets with Baltimore Mayor William Donald Schaefer at the Inner Harbor. (CR/File) Is is mere coincidence that William Donald Schaefer – the legendary Baltimore City councilman, mayor, Maryland governor and comptroller – died almost exactly one year after Archbishop William Donald Borders? The two namesakes were...Read More