The Archdiocese of Baltimore is preparing to welcome 640 new Catholics at Masses this Easter weekend bringing the total number of catechumens (the un-baptized) and candidates (already Baptized in another Christian Church) receiving the sacrament of initiation since last Easter to nearly 700. During Saturday’s Easter Vigil Masses, the catechumens will receive the sacraments of...Read More

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 5200 N. Charles Street, Baltimore April 2 Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30 p.m.* April 3 Good Friday, the Passion of the Lord, 3 p.m.* April 4 Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, 8 p.m.* (Blessing of Easter foods at 12:30pm) April 5 Easter Sunday, Mass, 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m.,...Read More

Archbishop William E. Lori, who succeeded Edward Cardinal Egan as Bishop of Bridgeport, CT, issued the following statement today upon learning of the death of his predecessor. “I was saddened to learn earlier today of the sudden death of His Eminence, Cardinal Egan. During my years as Bishop of Bridgeport I came to know Cardinal...Read More

Archbishop William E. Lori will be joined by Edwin Cardinal O’Brien, former Archbishop of Baltimore, Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston, Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M., Cap. of Philadelphia, and several bishops from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region for a Mass celebrating the 225th anniversary of the establishment of the Archdiocese as the first Catholic diocese in the...Read More

Visiting Friar from Assisi to Perform as Guest Soloist To help mark the 225th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the Concert Artists of Baltimore, led by Maestro Edward Polochick, will perform an all-Mozart concert at the Baltimore Basilica on Friday, October 17 at 8 p.m. The program will include performances of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Overture...Read More

At the invitation of Archbishop William E. Lori, Alessandro Brustenghi, the shy Franciscan friar who was catapulted to international fame as the “Voice from Assisi,” will offer free concerts for nearly 800 Catholic school students from mostly-inner-city Baltimore schools at the Baltimore Basilica October 17. Friar Alessandro, who has flown here from Italy just to sing...Read More

Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, will be joined by Baltimore City Catholic school students and educators for a presentation to local business executives and philanthropists about the Archdiocese’s Partners in Excellence (PIE) Scholarship Program, which provides tuition assistance to at-risk, inner city youth wishing to attend a Catholic school. The Partners in Excellence...Read More

Archbishop William E. Lori, on behalf of the clergy and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, extends his prayers to Congressman Andy Harris and the entire Harris family for the repose of the soul of Sylvia “Cookie” Harris. Mrs. Harris was a longtime volunteer supporter of Catholic, pro-life causes, serving on the Archdiocesan Respect...Read More