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Archbishop William E. Lori’s latest pastoral letter addresses how the Lord calls every member of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to holiness and missionary discipleship.

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Archbishop Lori opens local phase of synod planning for church renewal
Synodality refers to “habits of the heart” that allow for fruitful discussions, Archbishop Lori said. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Debate, vote on proposed eucharistic document will top U.S. bishops’ agenda
When the U.S. bishops gather for their fall assembly in Baltimore Nov. 15-18, it will be the first in-person meeting of the full body of bishops since November 2019. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Mass to launch World Synod on Synodality is moving to Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Mount Washington
DUE TO A POWER OUTAGE, the Oct. 17 Mass to launch the World Synod on Synodality will be moved from the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen to the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Mount Washington, 5800 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209. The Mass will start at 11:30 a.m. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Sister Patricia Cherry, O.P., dies at 90
In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Sister Pat taught at St. Rose of Lima School in Brooklyn from 1960 to 1968. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
GEDCO celebrates 30 years serving the community
GEDCO is still going strong, encompassing more than 50 participating churches, faith-based institutions, community organizations, universities and healthcare facilities, including several Catholic ones. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Judge rules group can hold its rally during bishops’ assembly in Baltimore
U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander ruled late Oct. 12 that the Michigan-based St. Michael's Media, also known as Church Militant, can have the Nov. 16 rally it wants to hold in a city-owned waterfront pavilion near the hotel where the U.S. bishops' will meet Nov. 15-18. Read more »
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FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Synod on Synodality Opening Mass
October 17, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
The path of synodality, journeying together in faith and on mission, is not easy. As this process unfolds, we may become more aware of what divides us. Yet, if we are open to the Holy Spirit, who reminds us of all that Christ taught us, we will find new paths to understanding, to harmony, cooperation, and unity, to co-responsibility for the Church’s mission, coupled with renewed apostolic vigor.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time
October 13, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
The great sin of our times is in fact the sin of presumption. For many, God’s unconditional love means they have no need to repent.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Knights of Columbus; Installation of New Members
October 9, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
The Opening Prayer, or Collect, spoke of Father McGivney’s priestly service in comforting the suffering, the weary, the lonely, and the oppressed. We echo that sentiment in our prayer for Bl. Michael’s canonization when we speak of his charity “to the widow, the orphan, and the outcast,” and refer to him as “an apostle of family life.”
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart; Knights of Columbus Board Meeting
October 8, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
Through Blessed Michael McGivney’s intercession, may we be free of sin and filled with the charity of the heart of Christ who lives and reigns forever and ever!
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Funeral of Msgr. Charles Meisel
October 6, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
Just as Monsignor Meisel was a good shepherd for so many years, we now entrust him to Jesus the Good Shepherd, asking the Lord to walk with him “through the valley of darkness” as he journeys from time to eternity, where we are supremely confident, he will hear his heavenly Father say, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Monsignor Meisel, may your great priestly soul rest in peace!
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Bishop Lewandowski talks about the work of the Journey to Racial Justice coordinating council he chairs and also about archdiocesan preparations for the World Synod of Bishops to be held next October at the Vatican. Click play below to listen to the interview.