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Maryland county lifts ban on Communion
Howard County, Maryland, has reversed a policy that banned consumption of any food or drink during religious services, effectively preventing... Read more
Baltimore archdiocese has ‘serious concerns’ about county Communion ban
The Archdiocese of Baltimore said it has “serious concerns” about public health guidance from Howard County, Maryland, which prohibits the... Read more
Maryland county bans Eucharist in church reopening order
A public health order issued in Howard County, Maryland, prohibits the distribution and consumption of any food or drink as part... Read more
Archbishop Lori defends Baltimore after Trump tweets
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore issued a statement Saturday rebutting a tweet from President Donald Trump that claimed that... Read more
Lori announces whistleblower system for allegations against Baltimore bishops
The Archdiocese of Baltimore introduced Tuesday a third-party system for reporting allegations of abuse or misconduct against its archbishop and... Read more
With city support, Baltimore parish will issue IDs to undocumented parishioners
A Baltimore Catholic parish announced that it will begin issuing parish identification cards, with the goal of making undocumented immigrants... Read more
New Baltimore policy permits outdoor Catholic weddings
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced a policy to allow weddings to be held outside of parish churches, including at... Read more
Maryland town met with support, prayer in aftermath of devastating flood
Perched on a hill overlooking the rivers and railroad tracks in Ellicott City, Maryland, stands St. Paul’s Catholic Church –... Read more
Archbishop Lori: MLK’s principles of nonviolence have 'enduring power'
In a recent pastoral letter, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s "principles of... Read more
Archdiocese speaks ahead of Netflix series on murdered nun
No one knows who killed Sister Catherine Ann Cesnik. Read more
Baltimore mourns Cardinal Keeler, former archbishop
Cardinal William Henry Keeler, who was Archbishop of Baltimore from 1989 to 2007, has died at the age of 86,... Read more
This 200 year-old black Catholic school is a 'gem' in Baltimore's inner city
Nestled among the mix of shiny new storefronts, foreclosed row houses, parks, and public housing, lies what locals call the... Read more
Two parish priests chosen as next auxiliary bishops of Baltimore
Upon accepting the resignation of Bishop Denis Madden, Pope Francis has appointed two priests to be the next auxiliary bishops... Read more
Baltimore cardinal awarded Boy Scouts' highest honor
In recognition of his service to youth, the Boy Scouts of America have given retired Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore... Read more
