The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Barbara McGraw Edmondson, will welcome approximately 2,000 Catholic school teachers and administrators to the 2011/2012 school year at the inaugural Catholic Schools Convocation Monday, August 22 from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the Baltimore Convention Center. Archbishop Edwin O’Brien will offer a special video greeting, while...Read More

The death of Archbishop Pietro Sambi is a great loss for the Catholic Church, especially here in the United States. Both as a diplomat and a priest, Archbishop Sambi excelled through his gentle spirit and infectious goodness, and the impact of his work as Apostolic Nuncio to the United States will be felt for many...Read More

In October of last year, the Archdiocese of Baltimore learned of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against Father John Lippold, 79, a retired priest residing in Baltimore County. The alleged abuse occurred in the late 1960s and early 1970s while the priest was serving as Associate Pastor at Ss. Philip & James...Read More

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien will ordain 14 deacons during a Mass on May 14 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. The number marks the largest class of new deacons to be ordained in eight years. As deacons, the men will be able to proclaim the Gospel during Mass, perform baptisms, witness...Read More