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Press Release

October 10, 2024

“Pursue What Leads to Peace” (Rom. 14:19) – A Christian Response to Rising Threats of Political and Ideological Violence

Read the statement on the USCCB website Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put...

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release

Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

September 23, 2024

Five Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore Receive 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education

For Immediate Release September 23, 2024 Five Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore Receive 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department OF Education Baltimore, MD – The U.S. Department of Education announced earlier today that five Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore – Immaculate Conception School (Towson), Our Lady of...

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release, Schools

September 12, 2024

Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement – National search begins to replace Dr. Donna Hargens

(Baltimore, MD) – Dr. Donna Hargens, the superintendent of Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Catholic schools, announced Thursday she will retire at the end of the school year, kicking off a national search for her replacement. Hargens spent 45 years in education, leading the Archdiocese of Baltimore Department of Catholic Schools since July 2018. Catholic schools in...

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release

July 14, 2024

Statement from Archbishop William E. Lori on Violence at Political Rally in Butler, PA

In the wake of the shooting at Butler, Pennsylvania, let us pray for the person who died and for those who were injured, including the former president. Let us also pray for an end to violence and for the wisdom to find pathos of honest and constructive dialog in these challenging days for our nation...

Archbishop William E. LoriFrom the Archbishop, Press Release

July 9, 2024

Archbishop Lori Joins Chairman of Court-Sanctioned Survivors’ Committee to Outline Next Steps in Chapter 11 Mediation

As the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 reorganization moves forward, Archbishop William E. Lori on Monday offered his “earnest commitment” to work with the creditors’ committee of survivors toward fair and equitable compensation for victims of child sexual abuse.

Archbishop William E. LoriChild & Youth Protection, From the Archbishop, Press Release

May 22, 2024

Archbishop Lori’s Message on Seek the City Final Plan

For the past two years, the Church here in the City of Baltimore has been actively engaged in the Seek the City to Come initiative. Over these two years, our process has engaged almost 6,000 people in prayerful listening, visioning, and discernment. And now, having carefully considered all that we have seen and heard, including...

Archbishop William E. LoriFrom the Archbishop, Press Release

May 20, 2024

Archbishop Lori on May 20 Chapter 11 Hearing

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2024 Contact: Christian Kendzierski Tel. 410-547-5378 christian.kenzierski@archbalt.org Archbishop of Baltimore William Lori on Chapter 11 Hearing held on May 20, 2024 (Baltimore, MD) – Archbishop William E. Lori, accompanied by Bishop Adam Parker, Auxiliary Bishop, and Mrs. Jerri Burkhardt, Director of the Archdiocese’s Office of Child & Youth Protection, attended today’s...

Archdiocese of BaltimoreChild & Youth Protection, Official Statements, Press Release

April 14, 2024

Proposal released for future ministries, footprint of Catholic Church in Baltimore City

The Seek the City to Come initiative has entered its public comment phase with a proposal for the Catholic Church in Baltimore City to include investment and ministries, the realignment of parish communities designed to offer a strong sense of belonging for all and the merging of parish campuses.

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release, Seek the City Updates

April 8, 2024

Archbishop Lori attends hearing to listen to victim-survivors

I am deeply grateful to the victim-survivors for their courage today and I am moved by their heartrending experience. To the victim-survivors who long to hear that someone is sorry for the trauma they endured and for its life-altering consequences - I am deeply sorry.

Archdiocese of BaltimoreChild & Youth Protection, Official Statements, Press Release

March 26, 2024

Tuesday evening Mass to pray for the lives impacted by the collapse of the Key Bridge

Archbishop William E. Lori will hold Mass Tuesday, March, 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen to pray for the people impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Archdiocese of BaltimorePress Release

March 26, 2024

Statement from Archbishop Lori on collapse of Key Bridge

“I am saddened, as you are, to learn of the tragic incident overnight that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Baltimore harbor. Pray with me for all involved, especially the victims traveling over the span at the time of impact, the construction crews on site and all of the...

Archbishop William E. LoriFrom the Archbishop, Press Release

February 23, 2024