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A Light Brightly Visible 2.0

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.

“Every member of the Archdiocese has a role to play in revitalizing the Church’s life and mission,” Archbishop Lori said. “This ongoing work … does not belong to ‘the experts’ alone, nor to clergy alone, and still less is it a matter of clinging to buildings that have outlived their purpose. Rather, the Lord calls each of us to be his followers and to attract others to himself, and to his Gospel, and to the Church by a life of radiant love.”

Read the letter in English here.

Lea la carta en español aquí.

The Year of the Eucharist

The Year of the Eucharist was developed by Archbishop William Lori to help us as we move along our path of life and offer us concrete ways to connect with the Lord and experience his never-ending light.

We invite you to join us this year to make that space that may have developed between you and the Lord much smaller, to enliven your relationship with Him and to reconnect or connect with his grace in a way you may never have experienced before. Learn more here.

The Path to Racial Justice

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is committed to bringing an end to racism in all its forms, both in our society and in our church.

Read statements from Maryland and U.S. bishops on racial justice, and find news coverage, a prayer to end racism, resources and more. Also watch a special Sept. 13 livestream Mass celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori at St. Peter Claver in West Baltimore here.

Year of St. Joseph

Pope Francis declared a universal Year of St. Joseph from December 2020 to December 2021. Find out how this special year will be observed in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, discover pilgrimage sites to churches named in St. Joseph’s honor, learn about special plenary indulgences, find prayers to St. Joseph and much more on our page dedicated to the Year of St. Joseph here.

Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic

For continuously updated archdiocesan policies and guidelines, click here.

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Latest News

Archbishop Lori ordains five men as transitional deacons
Ordained as “transitional deacons,” the clergymen will continue on the path to the priesthood, with their priestly ordination expected next year. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Archdiocese of Baltimore relaxes social distancing for Masses
The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced parishes would be allowed to reduce social distancing in churches from 6 feet to 3 feet. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Cockeysville choir records musical tribute to ‘blessed’ namesake saint
Pope Francis’ apostolic letter and announcement of the Year of St. Joseph inspired Alvarado Flores, who wanted to create a song to venerate a saint for whom he holds special admiration. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Sandra and Malcolm Berman donate to support University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center’s Heart Institute
Baltimore philanthropists Sandra and Malcolm Berman have made what hospital leaders called "a transformational commitment" to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in support of the Towson hospital’s cardiac program. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Loyola Maryland, other Catholic colleges will require COVID-19 vaccinations in fall
Many colleges will require their students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and some schools also are mandating that staff and faculty members be vaccinated. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Baltimore has strong presence in Church’s anti-poverty program giving the poor a voice
"We know that charity is fine. It answers immediate needs. But to change the situation in which people find themselves impoverished is the ultimate goal. That's what CCHD does," Monsignor Burke said. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review

FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Transitional Diaconate Ordination 2021
May 15, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
Encountering you, others are to encounter the Christ who came, not be served but to serve. Encountering you, others are to encounter the Church, the Church that is called out of the darkness of sin and death into the lightsome realm of God’s Kingdom where those who serve are greater than those who are served.
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Archbishop Lori on Mental Health Awareness Month
May 11, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
Recognizing the urgent need for the Church to be a source of comfort and help as we all come to terms with the experience of the past year, I have created an archdiocesan workgroup tasked with developing training and resources to equip our parishes to deal with the mental health needs of their parish communities.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 6th Sunday of Easter; Installation of Fr. William Keown, Our Lady of Victory
May 9, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
I am delighted to return to Our Lady of Victory for the installation of Father Bill Keown as your pastor. During this past year, dear friends, you have witnessed his priestly dedication, his enthusiasm for the mission, his vision, and his energy.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 6th Sunday of Easter
May 8, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
God created the world not because he needed us but because he loved us. God so loved the world so much that, when we went astray, he redeemed us . . . and he did so, not by issuing a decree of pardon from on high, but by sending us his Son to suffer and to die to rescue us from our sins.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 5th Sunday of Easter
May 2, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
In the communion of the Church, Christ’s life flows into our hearts, bringing us the grace of repentance, coupled with hope, healing, and new life.
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Archbishop Lori's Talks & Homilies

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Ideas and insights from our community

Blogs & Commentary

Graduation speech from a cicada: Get ready to fly
The cicadas will be guests at many of the region's commencements this year. We might as well offer one of them the chance to speak to the Class of 2021. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Cicada fun, fashion questions, baby bunnies, and more (7 Quick Takes)
I’ve been joking that I wanted to find a cicada swatter to add to my flyswatter collection during the visit from Brood X. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Pope and grand ayatollah/Is feeding tube necessary?
Father Kenneth Doyle fields questions about the Grand Ayatolla and the necessity of feeding tubes. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Tra-la, it’s May, and it’s a bit much
Everything bursts into bloom in the spring. The grass is greener, the bushes are bursting with color, and buttercups are popping up on the neighborhood lawns. It’s such a beautiful time of abundance. Much as I love spring, though, I also find it to be tiring. May always seems to… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
My little friend Sam
Why did so many people want to eat with Jesus? Not because he was a dour, intense lecturer, but probably because he was a great conversationalist and debater. And where better to engage in a debate about Scripture, law and current events than around a dinner table? Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Fifty years a priest
I invite you to celebrate this anniversary of my ordination by inviting God into the silence of your life, by reading the Scriptures and sharing in the Eucharist. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review

Catholic Review Radio

Gerard Manley Hopkins is recognized as one of the most beloved poets of the 19th century. Hopkins grew up in the Anglican Church in England and later converted to Catholicism and became a Jesuit priest. Catharine Randall discusses her new book, “A Heart Lost in Wonder: The Life and Faith of Gerard Manley Hopkins.” Listen below.

CatholicReview · May 9, 2021 | The Life and Faith of Gerard Manley Hopkins

Featured Homily

Priests and deacons throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore provide wonderful spiritual insights through their homilies and reflections.

Press play below to listen to our featured homily from Father Matthew DeFusco of St. Margaret in Bel Air. For more homilies, click here.

Archdiocese of Baltimore · May 9, 2021 | Featured Homily: Father Matthew DeFusco

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TODAY'S READINGS

For today’s liturgical readings, visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ page.

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Accountability

Repentance, Reform and Renewal

Archbishop William E. Lori addresses the crisis of abuse in the Catholic Church.

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Financial Transparency

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is committed to financial transparency and accountability. It strives to ensure good stewardship of the funds entrusted to its parishes, schools and central services.

For information about annual reports, financial statements and more, click here.

Legacy Continues

New Catholic school on track for Baltimore

On Oct. 23, Archbishop William E. Lori broke ground on Mother Mary Lange Catholic School, the first Catholic elementary school to be built in the city in 60 years!

Learn More about Mother Mary Lange Catholic School

A Response to the Netflix Series, "The Keepers"

Promise to Protect and Promote Healing

Watch video interviews with key figures and access fact sheets, statements, news articles and other resources here.

“We are called to be a light brightly visible, not to proclaim ourselves but to proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord.”
– 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)

Welcome to the Archdiocese of Baltimore

God calls the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be a welcoming, worshipping community of faith, hope, and love. Through his Spirit, the Lord Jesus lives in those who believe, and reaches into our world with his saving message and healing love.

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The Archdiocese of Baltimore has 153 parishes and missions located in nine counties and the City of Baltimore.

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