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

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

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. Given recent questions about reporting and offers of counseling...Read More

In January 1990, Rita Monahan, with her then attorney John V. Murphy, contacted the Archdiocese of Baltimore alleging that in February 1989 Father Thomas Schwind, then pastor of St. Ambrose parish in Baltimore, had kissed her and attempted to touch her inappropriately. Schwind has consistently denied the allegation. Statements today by Rita Monahan of a...Read More