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Chrism Mass 2026
March 31, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
Dear brothers, we too have been anointed by the Spirit and sent to continue the healing and liberating mission of Jesus. The headwinds can be strong and the obstacles many but when we allow the Lord to liberate us from sin, from fear, from egotism, from attachments – then we are credible witnesses, for we have internalized the Gospel of freedom we preach.
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Palm Sunday 2026
March 30, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
God’s love exceeds anything we ever knew or could imagine, and it is revealed afresh this morning in this sacred liturgy as we re-enact Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, there to be tried, condemned, and crucified for us and for our salvation –This is God’s ultimate self-expenditure on our behalf: "To ransom us slaves, God gave away his Son" (cf. Exultet).
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Thursday 5th Week of Lent
March 27, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
The sum of expertise and dedication gathered here is beyond reckoning. Thank you for your love for the Lord, for his Church, and for the young people and families whom you serve and form in faith, virtue, knowledge, and generosity to those in need.
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Monday 5th Week of Lent
March 26, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
Not all of us are called to heroic discipleship like Ignatius, but each of us is called to holiness and to some work God that God has entrusted to no one else.
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5th Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
The Lord, who alone has power over life and death, responds, not by immediately performing a miracle but by deepening Martha’s faith, and then by lamenting the death of his friend – for death was never meant to be a part of his heavenly Father’s plan.
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– Archbishop William E. Lori

Archbishop William E. Lori offers his homily during the opening Mass of the 136th Supreme Convention of the Knight of Columbus at the Baltimore Convention Center August 7. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreWednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 5:00pm

A surge of faith is unfolding across the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

More than 1,280 people are preparing to enter the Catholic Church this Easter, with many young adults discovering the beauty of the Church’s history, sacramental life and community.

The growing number of catechumens and candidates reflects renewed interest in the Catholic faith across local parishes.

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Archdiocese of Baltimore experiences significant surge in numbers of people entering the Catholic Church - Catholic Review

More than 1,280 across the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be joining the Catholic Church this Easter – a count based on those who attended the archdiocese’s formal rites and one that does not include several hundred others at some parishes.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreWednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 4:00pm

Answering a call to serve, a new executive director is leading Ministry of PCN in Towson in its mission to support mothers, families and the dignity of every human life. ✝️

Rachael Soto stepped into the role Jan. 1, continuing the center’s longstanding commitment to offering compassion, guidance and practical help to women facing unexpected pregnancies.

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https://catholicreview.org/new-director-answers-call-at-pregnancy-center-north/

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New director answers call at Pregnancy Center North - Catholic Review

Rachel Soto now leads Pregnancy Center North as its executive director, stepping into the role Jan. 1. She succeeds her friend and mentor, Cindi Ritter.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreWednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 2:00pm

In a culture often marked by fear and uncertainty, one pregnancy center director is sharing a vision rooted in hope, compassion and the dignity of every human life. ✝️

Through faith-filled support for mothers and families, pregnancy centers continue the Church’s mission to accompany women and protect life at every stage.

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https://catholicreview.org/pregnancy-center-directors-vision-offers-hope-over-fear/

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Pregnancy center director's vision offers hope over fear - Catholic Review

Stories like Franzoni’s are the reason Cindi Ritter spent two decades leading Pregnancy Center North. As executive director, Ritter helped shape the center into a place designed to meet women in their most vulnerable moments – and walk alongside them long after that first appointment. Ritter ret...

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, March 31st, 2026 at 4:01pm

The five men who will be ordained to the priesthood in June each had a special role in the chrism Mass March 30 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Three carried the oils that would be blessed in the Mass, one preached the Gospel and another assisted Archbishop William E. Lori at the altar. https://catholicreview.org/baltimore-chrism-mass-draws-1200-to-witness-to-liberating-power-of-god/ #AbpLori

Baltimore Chrism Mass draws 1,400 to witness to ‘liberating power of God’ - Catholic Review

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, March 31st, 2026 at 2:00pm

In the midst of crisis, the Church continues to walk in solidarity with the people of Haiti. 🇭🇹✝️

Parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have long accompanied their brothers and sisters in Haiti through the Baltimore Haiti Project—supporting schools, strengthening communities and offering hope rooted in faith. Even as violence and instability make travel difficult, that mission of charity and solidarity continues.

As Catholics, we are reminded that the bonds of the Body of Christ reach far beyond borders. Through prayer, generosity and partnership, Baltimore Catholics remain committed to serving the people of Haiti in their time of need.

Read how these parish communities continue to answer the call to serve:
https://catholicreview.org/parishes-from-archdiocese-of-baltimore-help-haiti-in-time-of-crisis/

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Parishes from Archdiocese of Baltimore help Haiti in time of crisis - Catholic Review

The Archdiocese of Baltimore entered a partnership with the Diocese of Gonaïves in Haiti in 1997, encouraging parishes to form relationships with Haitian parishes and schools through spiritual, financial and hands-on support. Annual visits were once common, with parishioners traveling to Haiti to a...

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, March 30th, 2026 at 7:22pm

#ChrismMass today! Not only is this a time when the holy oils are blessed, but also a moment of unity.