The Archdiocese of Baltimore will celebrate World Marriage Day at a special Mass on Sunday, February 8, 2004 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen at 3 p.m. Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, will be the principal celebrant of the Mass to honor all married couples and offer them an opportunity to renew...Read More

The results of an independent survey of compliance of every Catholic diocese and eparchy in the United States with the articles of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People were announced today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Auditors with the Gavin Group, Inc., of...Read More

BALTIMORE – William Cardinal Keeler and hundreds of Catholic young people, will “J-Walk” (meaning ‘walk with Jesus’) during a pilgrimage through Downtown Baltimore to mark the beginning of Holy Week on Saturday, April 12. In the spirit of this year’s focus for the pilgrimage – termed “J-Walking”- the participants will carry the identity of someone...Read More

This morning, at the Basilica, we prayed for the Catholic people of Boston, for all our people of faith across the country, for victims of abuse, and for Cardinal Law as we learned the news of his resignation. I join Cardinal Law in praying that this will be an act of purification for our Church,...Read More

BALTIMORE – During a recent routine audit and subsequent investigation, the Archdiocese of Baltimore discovered that Victor Puotinen, an employee of the Basilica of the Assumption parish and previously of the Archdiocesan Central Services, had stolen $443,000. The audit and investigation revealed that Puotinen embezzled funds over a three-year period. The Archdiocese has put in...Read More

Parishioners at St. Dominic’s parish, located at 5310 Harford Road in the Hamilton section of the City of Baltimore, were informed in a special meeting today that their pastor, Father George B. Loskarn has been placed on leave of absence and his faculties to function as a priest removed, due to a credible allegation of...Read More

In responding to allegations of child abuse, the highest priorities for the Archdiocese of Baltimore are the safety of children and concern for victims. Our consistent reporting of child abuse allegations, cooperation with authorities, and offers of assistance to victims are vital to meeting these priorities. In December 1991, through an attorney representing an alleged...Read More

The Archdiocese is saddened to learn from media reports of another allegation of child sexual abuse against Father Blackwell. The Archdiocese encourages all victims of child abuse to contact appropriate civil authorities so that law enforcement can intiate an investigation. We also encourage victims of child abuse to contact the Archdiocese so that the Archdiocese...Read More