UPDATE: The final list of closures has been announced. Original story below. BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced a list of several Catholic churches that may close or merge in and around the Baltimore area. The “Seek the City to Come” proposal realigns Catholic parishes throughout Baltimore City and some nearby communities in Baltimore County. Pastoral leadership for each […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Thursday filed a motion to release the office’s report of its investigation of child sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. In seeking approval from the Circuit Court of Baltimore City to release the 463-page report to the public, the motion states: “For decades, survivors reported sexual abuse perpetrated by Catholic priests […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore plans to resume holding services this coming weekend, but only where permitted to do so. In a video message released on Tuesday, Archbishop William Lori said that some parishes will resume public Masses at one-third capacity beginning on Saturday, May 30, if their local jurisdiction allows religious services for more than 10 people. The resumption […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore has reversed course and cancelled Sunday Masses. After initially stating earlier this week that all Catholic Masses would be held and attendance would be limited, the Archdiocese announced on Saturday night that all services would be cancelled until further notice. “Archbishop Lori will celebrate a private Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen at […]
UPDATE: All Catholic Masses have been cancelled indefinitelyCatholic Masses have been cancelled indefinitely. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced that it will close all schools from March 16 – 27 to coincide with Baltimore County Public Schools. Masses, however, will go on uninterrupted – with an attendance count in place. “In light of the order…by […]