Unless a recent change in US visa law is reversed, more than 15 priests from other countries serving in the Archdiocese of Baltimore may be forced to go home. This will uproot their ministries, leaving parishes, schools, and Catholic institutions scrambling. “If this law does not get changed, we will be without the priests, and Read more
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Foreign priests could be forced to leave US after recent visa law changes
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024Baltimore diocese thinks outside square – reimagines parishes
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
Over 150 Catholic parish leaders convened at St Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, confronting the harsh reality of dwindling worshippers in the city and the urgent need to reimagine the diocese’s approach. The Archdiocese of Baltimore presented a bold initiative named “Seek the City to Come.” It aims to reimagine parish structures amidst declining Read more
New guidelines on ministry to LGBT people
Monday, July 31st, 2023
Baltimore Archbishop William E Lori has issued new guidance on ministry to LGBT people and their families Lori’s policy is emphasising the need for a compassionate and understanding approach based on Church teaching and revelation. The archbishop released the 14-page document “Like Every Disciple” in the form of a personal letter. The letter seeks to Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore could close parishes after pandemic empties pews
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
The Archdiocese of Baltimore could close some parishes at the end of a new initiative to reimagine Catholic life in the city. 62 of the archdiocese’s 147 parishes – 47 in Baltimore City and 15 outside city parishes – are involved in the initiative. According to archdiocesan data, 20 per cent of city pews were Read more