Archbishop to Serve as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Until a Successor is Named Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed him Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. With the announcement of the appointment, the Archbishop immediately ceases serving as Archbishop of...Read More

Archbishop O’Brien is reminding Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore that Church law excuses them from fulfilling the Sunday obligation to attend Mass because of a grave cause, such as unsafe travel due to severe weather conditions. Those who cannot safely attend Mass are encouraged to listen to the Sunday radio Mass on WBAL-AM 1090...Read More

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON HISPANIC MINISTRY   The Archdioceses of Baltimore and Washington invite all priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers, schools principals, and archdiocesan personnel interested in Hispanic Ministry to the Annual Conference on Hispanic Ministry. Morning Presentation: “The Contribution of Hispanic Spirituality to the church in the U.S.A.”  Presenter: Fr. Kenneth G. Davis, O.F.M....Read More

Steeple of Historic Church Destroyed, Church Closed Indefinitely St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fells Point is closed due to damage incurred from today’s 5.9 magnitude earthquake. The historic church’s steeple and bell tower were badly damaged, rendering the church unsafe for use. People are encouraged to attend Mass at nearby Sacred Heart of Jesus Church...Read More

Includes breakout sessions on test scores & affordability. The Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic high schools are hosting a series of preview days for families interested in learning more about the benefits of a Catholic secondary school education. Admissions Directors and students from over 15 Catholic high schools will be available to meet with families and...Read More

Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore, will preside at a vespers service on Sunday, September 11 at 6 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. All are welcome...Read More

The Franciscan Friars Conventual, Archbishop Curley High School, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore have learned that allegations of inappropriate conduct with a minor have led to the arrest of Fr. Michael Miller, OFM Conv., in Berlin, Connecticut, the place of his current assignment and the alleged misconduct. The Provincial of the Franciscan Friars Conventual has...Read More

St. Mary’s Elementary School (SMES) and St. Mary’s High School (SMHS) were recently named “Best Private Schools” as part of the Annapolis area in The Annapolis Capital newspaper’s Readers Choice 2011 Awards. St. Mary’s Elementary School (founded in 1862) is a K-8 Catholic coeducational parish school dedicated to vibrant faith, academic excellence and lifelong learning....Read More