Archdiocese of Baltimore Archives

Catholic Charities of Baltimore ends international adoption program

Oct 27, 2020

After more than 75 years helping form families through international adoption, Catholic Charities of Baltimore has closed its international adoption program. The agency cited changing circumstances within other countries and a “negative stance” toward international adoption from the U.S. government.

By George P. Matysek Jr.

Baltimore’s Respect Life Office aims to ‘widen net’ of pro-life movement

Sep 28, 2020

Erin King Younkins is an occupational therapist and author of ‘Designed to Be Well: A Health Coach’s Guide to Navigating the Science and Spirituality of Wellness.’ She is currently the Coordinator for Outreach and Education in the Respect Life Office at the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

By Charles C. Camosy

Leading Catholic pro-life advocate and legislative lobbyist dies at 88

Sep 10, 2020

atricia Kelly, a tireless advocate for the pro-life cause whose gentle but persistent lobbying efforts helped secure a ban on physician-assisted suicide in Maryland, died Sept. 4 at Portumna, her family farm in Carroll County. She was 88 and had been in declining health in recent years.

By George P. Matysek Jr.

Loyola University Maryland removes Flannery O’Connor’s name from hall

Jul 29, 2020

Thirteen years after naming a new residence hall at Loyola University Maryland in honor of the Catholic author Flannery O’Connor, Jesuit Father Brian Linnane, the university’s president, removed the writer’s name from the building.

By George P. Matysek Jr.

Baltimore’s Italian American community plans new statue to honor Columbus

Jul 22, 2020

Weeks after protesters toppled a statue of Christopher Columbus and threw it into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, members of the city’s Italian American community are developing a plan to reproduce the marble monument so it can be displayed in a more secure location.

By Tim Swift

Maryland’s Catholic bishops urge people of faith to act to end racism

Jun 23, 2020

In the wake of nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality sparked by the killings of African Americans under police custody, the Catholic bishops of Maryland called on people of faith to act to end racism.

By Mark Zimmermann, CNS