“That a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore committed such horrific acts against innocent young people is a painful fact that we acknowledge and genuinely apologize for. We also pray for the women and men who bravely shared their stories. As much as I would like to change what happened decades ago, it’s impossible. However, I can and will do everything possible to protect all children within the Archdiocese from ever being victimized like this again.”

– Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore