Archbishop William Lori Archives

A can’t-miss moment on the abuse crisis looms under the Golden Dome

News Analysis
Sep 8, 2019

An important Notre Dame series on the clerical abuse scandals kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 25, with a panel titled “The Church Crisis: Where Are We Now?”, to be held on the ND campus and livestreamed on the university web site as well as on Crux.

Report claims church leaders long knew about Bransfield accusations

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jul 12, 2019

A recent newspaper report details claims that senior church leaders in the United States knew as far back as 2012 about complaints against a West Virginia bishop whose spending habits and recent accusations of sexual misconduct have dogged the body of U.S. bishops at a time when they’re seeking a path toward greater accountability for themselves.

As raid threats stoke fears, church leaders try to comfort immigrants

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jun 25, 2019

The president’s threats came and went in tweets, but priests, women and men religious, church-affiliated organizations and even some bishops from around the country were left trying to dampen the fear they sparked among immigrant communities of faith.

Report documents excessive spending, sexual innuendo by former W. Va. bishop

Church in the US
Jun 5, 2019

Archbishop William Lori detailed the findings of his investigation into Bishop Michael Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston.

Bishops hear pain and hope at racism listening session in Baltimore

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
May 3, 2019

Participants in a racism listening session sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore April 29 brought a variety of experiences to the attention of Baltimore’s bishops and an audience of more than 250.