The Archdiocese of Baltimore, established as a diocese in 1789, is the Premier See of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. The archdiocese serves more than a half-million Catholics in 152 parishes and missions and encompasses most of the state of Maryland (1,854 square miles). The archdiocese, pastored by Archbishop William E. Lori, currently has 6,727 employees and 7,852 volunteers ser
ving its systems and ministries. Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools serve almost 25,000 students and is the 11th largest school system in Maryland. The 63 Catholic elementary and secondary schools are located throughout nine jurisdictions β Baltimore City, Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard, and Washington Counties. Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore provide a Christ-centered education that is academically excellent and empowers students to reach their full potential β spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and morally. The archdiocese asks visitors of this page to follow this commenting policy. Please strive to make your comments:
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