More than 1,100 people will celebrate Catholic schools at the 3rd annual Archdiocese of Baltimore Gala Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center. The event is expected to raise $700,000 in tuition assistance for students attending Catholic schools. The event will also pay tribute to Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, 15th...Read More

Archbishop Edwin O’Brien, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, will dedicate the newly-renovated and expanded Stella Maris International Seafarers’ Center, located at 6 Dunmanway in Dundalk, on Saturday, October 15 at 11 a.m. The Center, which provides an array of sacramental and welcoming services to seafarers passing through the Port of Baltimore, will expand...Read More

Students and teachers at St. Ambrose Catholic School in Baltimore’s Park Heights community will gather around the school’s new “peace pole” when it is blessed on Thursday, October 6 at 10 a.m. “We decided to plant a peace pole as part of our focus on peace in our community,” said Pamela Sanders, Principal. “In the...Read More

Press Conference Schedules for 10 AM Today Pope Benedict XVI today named Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, 72, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. He succeeds Cardinal John Foley, who retired in February for reasons of health. Archbishop O’Brien had served as 15th Archbishop of Baltimore since October 1, 2007...Read More

St. Pius X School in Rodgers Forge will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of its new Montessori Program on Friday, August 26 at 10 a.m. at the school, located at 6432 York Road 21212 In May 2010, Archbishop O’Brien announced that St. Pius X was chosen to be the first school in...Read More

Archbishop O’Brien is reminding Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore that Church law excuses them from fulfilling the Sunday obligation to attend Mass because of a grave cause, such as unsafe travel due to severe weather conditions. Those who cannot safely attend Mass are encouraged to listen to the Sunday radio Mass on WBAL-AM 1090...Read More

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON HISPANIC MINISTRY   The Archdioceses of Baltimore and Washington invite all priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers, schools principals, and archdiocesan personnel interested in Hispanic Ministry to the Annual Conference on Hispanic Ministry. Morning Presentation: “The Contribution of Hispanic Spirituality to the church in the U.S.A.”  Presenter: Fr. Kenneth G. Davis, O.F.M....Read More

Steeple of Historic Church Destroyed, Church Closed Indefinitely St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fells Point is closed due to damage incurred from today’s 5.9 magnitude earthquake. The historic church’s steeple and bell tower were badly damaged, rendering the church unsafe for use. People are encouraged to attend Mass at nearby Sacred Heart of Jesus Church...Read More