Edwin F. O'Brien

Lori becomes 16th archbishop of Baltimore Wednesday

2012-05-16 06:20:00

For local artisan Sebastian Martorana, more than 80 hours of intricate carving came to the final test Tuesday morning, as final preparations were being made for the installation of the new archbishop of Baltimore. Martorana, who had chiseled the coat...

Md. Catholics come to celebrate with O'Brien

2012-03-04 16:43:52

Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien, speaking Sunday at a Mass of Thanksgiving in Baltimore after his recent elevation ceremony in Rome, alluded to political battles in Maryland as he said the church must always stand up for its values. Noting that Pope Benedict...

O'Brien's quixotic fight

2012-02-08 14:35:00

Recently, Cardinal-designateEdwin F. O'Brienwrote a stirring letter to all those who worship in the Baltimore Archdiocese, calling on their help to "regain our religious freedom." The impassioned call to arms suggests the federal government has dealt a...

St. Joseph enters into agreement with University of Maryland Medical System

2012-03-23 17:36:01

Financially troubled St. Joseph Medical Center ended its search for a new owner Friday, announcing that it has entered an agreement to become part of the rapidly expanding University of Maryland Medical System. The announcement was greeted with cheers at...

Outspoken bishop to take helm of Archdiocese of Baltimore

2012-03-20 18:55:00

At a time when Roman Catholic bishops are waging political wars against contraception and same-sex marriage, one of the church's most hard-line generals was named Tuesday to head its historically important Baltimore archdiocese. The Vatican appointed...

Supreme Court decisions renew interest in petition fighting convicted child rapist's release

2012-03-22 11:18:36

Nearly 100 people have added their names to an online peititon seeking to keep a convicted child rapist behind bars since Wednesday, when two U.S. Supreme Court decisions appeared to bolster the man's appeal arguments and the likelihood he could be...

After soul searching, swing votes make difference for same-sex marriage

2012-02-18 16:01:00

A former math teacher. A firefighter. A lawyer. A small-business woman. A full-time doctoral student. A congressional aide. When the legislative session started in January, the six delegates from different cliques in Maryland's clubby General Assembly...

Maryland lawmakers under national pressure on marriage bill

2012-02-17 08:38:00

As a handful of undecided Maryland delegates wrestle over their position on same-sex marriage, they've received calls from national leaders trying to move them one way or another on the bill. Prominent figures dialing Maryland area codes include New York...

Fate of same-sex marriage bill rests with handful of delegates

2012-02-09 17:47:00

About a dozen members of the House of Delegates are believed to be undecided on Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland. They are the audience that activists on both sides most want to reach as they prepare to make...

Md. bishops call on Catholics to oppose same-sex marriage

2011-11-09 19:58:00

With legislation to legalize same-sex marriage expected in the General Assembly, Maryland's Roman Catholic bishops are calling on parishioners to act against the proposal and other measures that they say threaten "religious liberty." In a 16-page...

William E. Lori takes reins of Baltimore diocese

2012-05-16 16:42:00

William E. Lori became the 16th archbishop of Baltimore in a solemn ceremony Wednesday that included a nod to the nation's oldest Roman Catholic diocese and a look forward to the challenges of the 21st century. Lori, 60, set the tone for his tenure...

Preakness notes: Record-breaker Rapid Redux will retire

2012-05-17 18:35:00

After six months off to recover from the wear and tear of a North American record 22 straight victories, Rapid Redux will be retired next week to Kentucky Horse Park, his owner Robert Cole and trainer David Wells said. "He's perfect right now and we want...

Cardinal William Keeler , left (hand on chest) and Cardinal Edwin O'Brien (folder in hand) attend The Installation of The Most Reverend William E. Lori, the Sixteenth Archbishop of Baltimore, took place at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Cardinal Keeler was the fourteenth archbishop of Baltimore,

2012-05-16 00:00:00

Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien (right) applauds Archbishop-designate William E. Lori during an official announcement at the Baltimore Basilica , naming Bishop Lori of the Diocese of Bridgeport , as the 16th Archbishop of Baltimore

2012-03-20 00:00:00

Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien (sitting) listens as Archbishop-designate William E. Lori speaks.

2012-03-20 00:00:00