March 15, 2013 - Archdiocese of Baltimore

March 15, 2013

Archbishop Lori’s Statement on Maryland’s Repeal of the Death Penalty

Archbishop William E. Lori issued the following statement today following the vote by the Maryland House of Delegates to repeal the State’s death penalty law: “I applaud the Maryland General Assembly for choosing to meet evil not with evil, but with a justice worthy of our best nature as human beings. As people of faith...

Sean CainePress Release

March 15, 2013

Archdiocese Holds Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday for Election of New Pope

Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the election of Pope Francis on Sunday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore. A large crowd of worshippers is expected as the Archbishop leads the faithful of the Nation’s oldest diocese in prayers of thanksgiving for...

Sean CainePress Release

March 15, 2013

7 quick takes Friday (Habemus papam edition)

— 1 —I was nervous when our new pope walked out onto that balcony to greet the world. I wasn’t worried for our Catholic Church. I was worried for him. He looked shy, a bit unsure, and maybe even a bit vulnerable. But then he started speaking. I saw him

Catholic ReviewNews

March 15, 2013

Loyola Blakefield names new interim president

John H. Weetenkamp III, interim president of Loyola Blakefield in Towson for the 2012-13 school year, has taken leave because of family health issues.

Catholic ReviewNews

March 15, 2013

Vatican dismisses claims against Pope Francis during dictatorship

The Vatican dismissed claims that Pope Francis played a direct role in the kidnappings of two Jesuit priests during Argentina's murderous military dictatorship.

Catholic ReviewNews