Apology, Healing & Action – Read Archbishop William Lori’s letter where he addresses the depth of pain endured by victim-survivors, apologizes for the grievous harm they experienced, addresses healing and how the Church of the past is no longer. The pastoral letter outlines the actions that have been taken over the last three decades, including mandatory reporting of all accusations to law enforcement, finger printing and background checks, volunteer and all-employee trainings, zero-tolerance policies and ongoing therapeutic care offered to all victim-survivors. Please scan the QR code to read the Archbishop’s letter or email communications@archbalt.org and a printed copy can be mailed to you.
Knights of Columbus Scholarships – Each year the Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus awards three (3) Catholic high school scholarship grants to sons and daughters of members of the Knights of Columbus and three (3) Catholic high school scholarship grants to Catholic students in general. Presently over thirty young Catholic men and women are enrolled in Maryland Catholic high schools of their choice, receiving financial assistance provided by these scholarship programs.
Find more info here: Maryland State Council | Knights of Columbus (kofc-md.org)