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March 22, 2013

Nearly 1,000 Catholic Youths to Walk in the 20th Annual Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage

Nearly 1,000 Catholic young people will join Archbishop William Lori in an annual Palm Sunday weekend pilgrimage through Baltimore on Saturday, March 23rd to mark the start of Holy Week. The idea for a youth pilgrimage originated from World Youth Day in Denver in 1993, which also featured a pilgrimage with young Catholics carrying a...
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March 15, 2013

Archbishop Lori’s Statement on Maryland’s Repeal of the Death Penalty

Archbishop William E. Lori issued the following statement today following the vote by the Maryland House of Delegates to repeal the State’s death penalty law: “I applaud the Maryland General Assembly for choosing to meet evil not with evil, but with a justice worthy of our best nature as human beings. As people of faith...
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March 15, 2013

Archdiocese Holds Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday for Election of New Pope

Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the election of Pope Francis on Sunday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore. A large crowd of worshippers is expected as the Archbishop leads the faithful of the Nation’s oldest diocese in prayers of thanksgiving for...
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March 13, 2013

Statement of Archbishop Lori on Election of Pope

In this Premier See of Baltimore, we rejoice in the news of the election of our new Shepherd, Pope Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires. I look forward to celebrating Mass in communion with the new Holy Father and with Catholics throughout the Archdiocese and the world at a Mass of Thanksgiving...
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March 7, 2013

Archbishop Lori, 8th Graders Participate in Conclave Web Chat

Archbishop William E. Lori will participate in a web chat with eight grade students from 17 Catholic elementary schools on Monday, March 11 at 12 p.m. to discuss the upcoming papal conclave and the election of a new pope. The Archbishop will give a short overview of the conclave and answer questions from the students,...
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March 1, 2013

Deacon Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Earlier today, the Archdiocese of Baltimore learned that Deacon William Albaugh, 66, was arrested this morning on one charge of possession of child pornography by the Baltimore County Police Department. Albaugh, a permanent deacon assigned to St. Joseph Church in Fullerton, was ordained in 1996 and has spent his entire ministry at St. Joseph. The...
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February 27, 2013

Baltimore Area Catholics Mark Holy Father’s Final Day as Pope; Holy See Announces Protocols

Students, faculty and staff from School of the Cathedral will gather for a special Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles Street, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, in honor of Pope Benedict XVI’s final day as Pontiff. The Mass will conclude at 2 p.m., which marks the official beginning...
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February 15, 2013

Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI to Take Place Saturday, February 23 at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in North Baltimore

Archbishop William E. Lori will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI on February 23rd at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in North Baltimore. The Mass, open to the public, will give Catholics in the Archdiocese an opportunity to give thanks and offer prayers for the pontificate of Pope...
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February 11, 2013

Statement of Archbishop William E. Lori on the Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

Archbishop William E. Lori, 16th Archbishop of Baltimore, the nation’s oldest Catholic diocese, issued the following statement during a press conference in Baltimore earlier today after learning of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Let me begin with words of appreciation for Pope Benedict XVI and his leadership of the Roman Catholic Church for these...
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January 30, 2013

Archdiocese Releases New Performance Data as Schools Celebrate National Catholic Schools Week

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, January 27 through February 2, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Department of Catholic Schools has released the latest performance data for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, including: Elementary/middle school students consistently score in the top third in the nation on standardized tests High School Graduation Rate: 99% College...
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January 25, 2013

Statement of Archbishop William E. Lori on the Court of Appeals Decision in the Merzbacher Case

After having met with several survivors of John Merzbacher since arriving to Baltimore in May 2012, I have come to some understanding of both the terrible acts committed by Merzbacher and the impact of his horrific crimes on those he abused. I am grateful for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision and hope that...
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January 25, 2013

Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2013

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are celebrating Catholic Schools Week from January 27 through February 2. Catholic schools will celebrate with Masses, open houses, and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and the community. Special activities include an opening Mass followed by fireworks starting at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 27th at St....
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