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    The new windows, titled “Now and Forever," are based on a design by artist Kerry James Marshall. Stained-glass artisan Andrew Goldkuhle crafted the windows.
    National Cathedral replaces windows honoring Confederacy with stained-glass homage to racial justice
    The cathedral had removed the old windows after Confederate symbols featured prominently in recent racist violence.
    Archdiocese of Baltimore
    The Archdiocese of Baltimore is considering filing for bankruptcy. Here’s what that means.
    Here’s a breakdown of what the Archdiocese’s bankruptcy proceeding could look like.
    The sheriff’s office has received more than 300 tips about the Rachel Morin case, a spokeswoman said. Metro Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Morin’s killer.
    ‘Crying in our hearts’: Rachel Morin remembered in Sunday service
    Family, friends and church members remembered Rachel Morin, the Bel Air woman slain this month, at a service Sunday at Greater Grace Church in East Baltimore.
    Photo collage of wooden confessional door with cross next to photo of abuse survivors holding printed pages with numerous black redaction bars hiding text.
    4 takeaways on the ruling to unredact names in Archdiocese of Baltimore sex abuse report
    Baltimore Circuit Judge Robert K. Taylor Jr. ruled that the Maryland Office of the Attorney General cannot release a new version of the report, unless otherwise directed, before Sept. 26.
    Archdiocese of Baltimore
    Baltimore judge lifts redactions of 43 names in report on sex abuse within Archdiocese of Baltimore
    Baltimore Circuit Judge Robert K. Taylor ordered the attorney general’s office may release a copy of the report with the redactions lifted next month.
    6/25/22—A rainbow flag waves during the Baltimore Pride Parade on Charles St.
    LGBTQ community members voice concern about state Supreme Court ruling on employer benefits
    LGBTQ community members in Maryland said they are stunned and disappointed by the Maryland Supreme Court’s 4-3 ruling, which exposed a loophole in Maryland laws originally meant to protect employees against discrimination.
    SNAP honored 4 reporters at the Baltimore Banner for OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM.
    Survivors of priest sex abuse honor The Baltimore Banner for naming accused clergy
    A series of investigative news stories identified church figures whose names were redacted from the investigative report.
    (left) A historical picture of Gerry Koob; (right) Gerry Koob, as featured in the Netflix documentary "The Keepers"
    Women say ‘Keepers’ figure was unnamed rapist in Catholic abuse report
    Their stories were in the massive report on sex abuse in Baltimore’s Catholic archdiocese, but a key detail was missing: the name of one of the men who they say raped them.
    The Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the Catholic Church investigation papers. David Lorenz displays a redacted copy of the release.
    Will a Baltimore judge lift redactions from the Catholic Church abuse report?
    Closed-door hearings in Baltimore Circuit Court will decide whether the final details will be revealed in the report on child sex abuse within the archdiocese.
    The exterior of the Archdiocese of Baltimore building as seen on Monday, March 13.
    Former Archbishop Curley teacher, 41 others added to archdiocese list of accused clergy
    Some 39 of the names were first revealed in the attorney general’s report on the history of sex abuse within the church.
    Flannery Gallagher sits in front of a childhood photo of her deceased father, Frank X. Gallagher Jr., during a press conference announcing a lawsuit against St. Mary’s Seminary and the Archdiocese of Baltimore on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Flannery and Liam Gallagher, the children of Frank X. Gallagher Jr., say that after the abuse their father “experienced extreme emotional distress” and began experimenting with drugs and engaging in compulsive and risky sexual encounters.
    Gallagher family members sue Archdiocese of Baltimore, St. Mary’s Seminary over father’s abuse and death
    Flannery and Liam Gallagher, the children of Frank X. Gallagher Jr., say that after the abuse their father “experienced extreme emotional distress” and began experimenting with drugs and engaging in compulsive and risky sexual encounters.
    Larry Little and Zulema Caldwell, steadfast members of Bethel AME Church, stand outside its historic location on Druid Hill Avenue on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
    Bethel AME Church wants its members’ stories
    Former and current members have a chance to contribute their personal stories about the church, which is recording its rich history.
    Mary Elizabeth Lange was a Black Catholic religious sister who founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first African American religious congregation. She was also, via the Oblates, the first-ever African American mother superior.
    Mother Mary Lange advances in process of sainthood
    Lange founded the country’s first African American religious order in Baltimore.
    The Baltimore Banner Sign is affixed to the Power Plant Building in downtown Baltimore.
    Commentary: At the one-year mark, The Banner is finding its voice in Baltimore
    The Baltimore Banner has taken strides in its first year to bring a new and original voice to local journalism, but challenges remain to successfully depart from the approaches of old-school newsrooms, Banner Public Editor DeWayne Wickham says.
    Photo collage of red torn image of Virgin Mary and child statue, with dark background that includes number 149 and redaction boxes.
    Final name stripped from Maryland report on Catholic sex abuse is nun from Philadelphia
    With the identification of the late Philadelphia nun, all the names have been unmasked in the attorney general report.
    The sun sets on Ames Memorial United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
    ‘Healthcare village’ to bloom in Sandtown-Winchester
    Dwyer Workforce Development is now a partner of the Resurrection Sandtown project.
    Mary Jo Rogers pictured in her home on May 23, 2023 with her religious artifacts many of which are family heirlooms. Rogers says she feels betrayed by the church and can't go back. She still has her Catholic faith but it is seperate from the insitution.
    Stay, leave or convert: Some Catholics at a crossroads about religion amid sexual abuse allegations against priests
    People are leaving Catholicism because of the church abuse scandal among other reasons. But there are also people who chose to stay.
    Archdiocese of Baltimore
    The 10 Catholic Church figures unmasked in report on sex abuse within Archdiocese of Baltimore
    The Banner has identified seven church figures whose names were redacted from the recent report on child sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
    Photo collage showing statue of man cradling infant in arms next to image of priest and boy sitting in pews reading Bibles, overlayed with variety of short and long white redaction boxes.
    Unmasked: Catholic high school teacher returned to classroom after abuse claim
    A former teacher at the old Cardinal Gibbons High School has been identified as one of the redacted names in the attorney general's report on sex abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
    After someone removed the LGBTQ pride flag from the church, the congregation changed the message on the signboard.
    Police investigating stolen LGBTQ flag from Station North church
    The incident happened almost two weeks after an LGBTQ flag was torn down at a Federal Hill church.
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