In this Premier See of Baltimore, we rejoice in the news of the election of our new Shepherd, Pope Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires. I look forward to celebrating Mass in communion with the new Holy Father and with Catholics throughout the Archdiocese and the world at a Mass of Thanksgiving...Read More

Archbishop William E. Lori will participate in a web chat with eight grade students from 17 Catholic elementary schools on Monday, March 11 at 12 p.m. to discuss the upcoming papal conclave and the election of a new pope. The Archbishop will give a short overview of the conclave and answer questions from the students,...Read More

Students, faculty and staff from School of the Cathedral will gather for a special Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles Street, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, in honor of Pope Benedict XVI’s final day as Pontiff. The Mass will conclude at 2 p.m., which marks the official beginning...Read More

Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI on February 23rd at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in North Baltimore. The Mass, open to the public, will give Catholics in the Archdiocese an opportunity to give thanks and offer prayers for the pontificate of Pope...Read More

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, January 27 through February 2, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Department of Catholic Schools has released the latest performance data for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, including: Elementary/middle school students consistently score in the top third in the nation on standardized tests High School Graduation Rate: 99% College...Read More

After having met with several survivors of John Merzbacher since arriving to Baltimore in May 2012, I have come to some understanding of both the terrible acts committed by Merzbacher and the impact of his horrific crimes on those he abused. I am grateful for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision and hope that...Read More

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is sponsoring a bone marrow drive Saturday, January 26, 10 am to 2 pm, at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park. The drive was inspired by Msgr. Arthur Valenzano, Rector of the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2006. Msgr. Valenzano has already undergone one...Read More

BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Cathedral & Mulberry Streets) Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m.*, 6:00 p.m., Midnight* Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Archbishop Lori, Celebrant) CATHEDRAL OF MARY OUR QUEEN (5200 N. Charles Street) Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m....Read More