Pope Benedict XVI Confers the Title of Monsignor on Nine Priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has conferred the honorary title of Monsignor on the following nine priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore: Rev. Richard J. Bozzelli, Pastor, Corpus Christi Church, Baltimore Rev. William A. Collins, Jr., Associate Pastor Emeritus, Holy Family, Randallstown Rev. Carl F. Cummings, Pastor,...
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Catholics Excused from Attending Mass if Travel is Unsafe

Archbishop Edwin O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, is reminding Catholics in the Archdiocese that Church law excuses them from fulfilling the Sunday obligation to attend Mass due to a “grave cause,” such as unsafe travel due to severe weather conditions. Those who cannot safely attend Mass are encouarged to listen to the Sunday Radio Mass on...
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Baltimore’s Catholic Hispanic Community Celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe with Street Procession, Mass

The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s annual Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Basilica, Cathedral and Mulberry Streets. Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, will con-celebrate the Mass with Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski, Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore and Vicar for Hispanics, and the...
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Archbishop Appoints New Cathedral Rector

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, announced today that he has appointed Rev. J. Bruce Jarboe Rector of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on North Charles Street in Baltimore. Father Jarboe, Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Glen Burnie since 2002, succeeds Msgr. Robert A. Armstrong, who will retire at year’s end after...
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Statement of Archbishop Edwin O’Brien on Death of Msgr. F. Dennis Tinder

“The death of Monsignor Tinder is a devastating blow to the Immaculate Conception community and an immeasurable loss for our entire Archdiocese. At all four parishes where he served, as well as in his various administrative positions, Monsignor Tinder served always with a joyful heart and with great love for the Lord and those he...
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Media Guidelines for Funeral of Spc. Christopher J. Coffland

The funeral Mass for Spc. Christopher J. Coffland will be held on Saturday, November 21 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles Street, Baltimore. The family has consented to allowing media (including cameras) inside the Cathedral during the funeral. Interviews with those attending the funeral who are not members...
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Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 50th Anniversary Mass

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, will celebrate the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen’s 50th Anniversary Mass on Sunday, November 15 at 12:30 p.m., marking the exact day on which the Cathedral was dedicated a half-century ago.  The Mass is the last in a series of events and celebrations marking the anniversary of the...
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Media Guidelines for Funeral of James Alexander Evans

At the request of the family, no media will be permitted on the property of St. Louis Church in Clarksville the day of the funeral for Mr. John Evans, Saturday November 14. The family is grateful for the media’s compliance with this request. If you have any questions, please contact Sean Caine, Director of Communications,...
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Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools to Retire

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien announced today that Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ronald J. Valenti, will be retiring at the end of the current school year after nearly 20 years in the Division of Schools. Dr. Valenti, a native of Philadelphia, joined the Archdiocese in 1990, serving as Secretary of Education before being appointed Superintendent in...
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Contents of 1926 Time Capsule Discovered at Baltimore Construction Site Revealed

The contents of a time capsule discovered during the demolition of a former Catholic home for elderly women were displayed earlier today at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, home to the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s archives. Archbishop Edwin O’Brien accepted the capsule and its contents from Mr. Frank Harvey, whose construction company unearthed the copper container...
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Statement of Archbishop Edwin O’Brien on the Bankruptcy Filing of the Diocese of Wilmington

Troubled and saddened by the news of the Diocese of Wilmington’s filing for Chapter 11 reorganization under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, I extend the sympathy and support of the people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to Bishop Malooly, to our Catholic sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Wilmington, and to all who are impacted by this painful...
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Archbishop Celebrates Mass Tonight for Judges, Lawyers, Others in Legal Profession

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, will celebrate the St. Thomas More Society of Maryland’s 51st annual Red Mass (or Lawyer’s Mass) tonight, October 20, 2007 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis. The custom for a special Mass for lawyers and judges has been celebrated since the mid-13th century to mark...
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