News - May 2020

Archbishop Lori shared a letter and a video message to the faithful in the Archdiocese of Baltimore about reopening of some parishes for Mass and the preparation involved.

Some parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will offer public Masses May 30-31, the feast of Pentecost, as the state of Maryland slowly reopens in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Click to read the full Catholic Review article...

Pope Francis urges everyone to take part in the just-opened Laudato si’ Year, and he released a special prayer to accompany the celebration.

This year the election is being conducted via mail. Catholics are encouraged to participate in political processes, to work for the common good, and to be a voice for our faith. The Maryland Catholic Conference surveyed the candidates running for Maryland’s eight seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Please review their responses before you vote.

Watch a video with the description of how Mass attendance will be in Phase II of the plan from the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Pope Francis calls on all people of good will to join together for a world day of prayer, fasting, and works of charity to bring an end to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore released comprehensive guidelines for Phase I of reopening parishes.

“Above all, we want to be sure that the churches we are reopening are safe for our people. For this reason, we will take our time and allow each pastor to make that determination once we’ve given permission for public Masses to resume,” the statement said.

Several U.S. bishops who chair committees for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently urged the FDA to ensure that vaccines for COVID-19 are developed ethically and are free from any connection to abortion. Read the letter here.

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the encyclical on the care for the environment, Laudato Si’, Pope Francis invites Catholics to participate in a nine-day global campaign of prayer and action from May 16-24. The theme of the week is “everything is connected.”

Archbishop Lori gives an update and plans for developing post-quarantine guidelines and protocols regarding liturgy, the sacraments, and related concerns.

Maryland Right to Life shared that Governor Hogan has refused to halt abortions as non-elective procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, placing women in danger and misusing personal protective equipment during this time of crisis. Use this automated letter-writing tool that will email Governor Hogan directly about this important matter.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore, in union with dioceses all over the nation, is engaging in a year-long initiative called “Walking with Moms in Need." We encourage you to pray a special novena with us and Catholics across the country for moms in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. bishops joined the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on May 1 in consecrating the two nations to the care of the Blessed Mother under the title “Mary, Mother of the Church.” Click the link to watch the prayer service.