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St. Mary’s Seminary and Calvert Hall announce major gifts
St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park and Calvert Hall College High School in Towson separately announced recently they have received donations of $1 million and $1.35 million respectively. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
A dog’s purpose: Canines provide emotional, physical support
Throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore, four-legged friends such as Carmen are on duty helping their human companions with emotional and physical assistance. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
RADIO INTERVIEW: Spiritual preparation during Advent
How do we prepare spiritually for Christmas, in our busy world? Read more »
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Loyola beats Calvert Hall, snaps six-game losing streak in Turkey Bowl
Loyola snapped a six-game losing streak to Calvert Hall and now leads the all-time series 50-43-8. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Immigrants keep their promises as Guadalupe Torch arrives in Archdiocese of Baltimore
“The arrival of the Guadalupe Torch to Baltimore is a symbol of hope for the immigrant community,” said Lia Salinas, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s director of Hispanic Ministry. “The devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe transcends borders and is an example of unity between people and cultures.” Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Leading voice for just treatment of African American Catholics dies at 75
A funeral Mass was offered Nov. 23 at St. Peter Claver in West Baltimore for Dr. Beverly A. Carroll, a social justice advocate who spent her life raising her voice for African American Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the United States and the world. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review

FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of Christ the King; Installation of Fr. Michael DeAscanis
November 21, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
...In receiving the Lord in the Eucharist, in having your sins forgiven, in having the love of God poured into your hearts through the Holy Spirit, you own gifts and your own talents are being revealed and unlocked, so that you can and should take an active role in the mission of your parishes and an even more active role in helping to frame a world that is more aligned with the Kingdom which Jesus introduced into this old world...
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: USCCB Plenary Opening Mass
November 15, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
To journey together, we must help one another along the way; console one another; and listen together to the wisdom and love of the Holy Spirit.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; K of C State Deputies Mid-Year Meeting
November 7, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
It is not hard for us to imagine Fr. McGivney’s meditating on this Gospel passage, and learning from the Savior himself how to be a holy, humble, self-effacing priest.
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Archbishop Lori’s Remarks: Knights of Columbus State Deputies Mid-Year Meeting
November 6, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
If our debt to Fr. McGivney is incalculable, so too our devotion to him must be without stint.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Votive Mass in Honor of St. Joseph; K of C State Deputies Mid-Year Meeting
November 6, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
It could even be said that Jesus, in his human nature, learned from St. Joseph what it means to seek out and to do the will of the heavenly Father.
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Christopher Gunty talks with Craig Gould, director of the Office of Family, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, about activities that families and individuals of all ages can do to get ready for Christmas. Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon’s Bench blog talks about “pacing yourself” during Advent. Click play below to listen to the show.

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FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of Christ the King; Installation of Fr. Michael DeAscanis

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: USCCB Plenary Opening Mass

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; K of C State Deputies Mid-Year Meeting

Archbishop Lori’s Remarks: Knights of Columbus State Deputies Mid-Year Meeting

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Votive Mass in Honor of St. Joseph; K of C State Deputies Mid-Year Meeting

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