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Mount St. Joseph alum killed in crash remembered as a ‘pure soul’

RADIO INTERVIEW: George Weigel discusses ‘The Next Pope’

Archdiocesan online learning program helps stave off ‘summer slide’

Catholic schools will open Aug. 31 with safety protocols in place for 2020-21

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The Path to Racial Justice

Read statements from Maryland and U.S. bishops on racial justice, and find news coverage, a prayer to end racism, resources and more here.

Welcome, Bishop-designate Lewandowski!

Bishop-designate Bruce Lewandowski will be ordained as Baltimore’s next auxiliary bishop Aug. 18. Learn more and see how to send him greetings here.

Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Phase II of the archdiocesan plan for reopening parishes began the weekend of May 30-31, allowing for public Masses to resume at the pastor’s discretion and where it is permissible to do so based on conditions in the local jurisdiction.

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Latest News

GIVEN, Baltimore Archdiocese host prescreening of ‘Fatima’ despite incoming storm
MIDDLE RIVER – On the eve of the arrival of Tropical Storm Isiaias, between bands of strong wind and rain, The GIVEN Institute and the… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Maryland governor overturns directive delaying school opening
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Archdiocese of Washington and its Catholic Schools Office hailed the Aug. 3 emergency order by Maryland’s governor to override a Montgomery… Read more »
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Explosion in Beirut adds suffering to Lebanon’s dire situation
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Hospitals in the Lebanese capital are overwhelmed with those suffering injuries from a massive explosion in Beirut’s port, causing widespread damage… Read more »
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Mount St. Joseph alum killed in crash remembered as a ‘pure soul’
Isaac Scharbach is shown in prayer while attending Mount St. Joseph High School in Irvington. (Courtesy Mount St. Joseph) From the time Isaac Scharbach was… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Deacon Ponton’s love story with the church ranges from France to Hawaii
Editor’s note: Five men were to be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore June 20, a rite which was pushed back to… Read more »
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German author says retired Pope Benedict is ‘extremely frail’
Retired Pope Benedict XVI speaks to his private secretary, Archbishop Georg Ganswein, at Germany’s Munich Airport before his departure to Rome June 22, 2020. An… Read more »
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FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 2, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
Dear friends, when we unite ourselves to Christ’s love in the Eucharist, that is, when we receive the Eucharist worthily and with devotion, no challenge, no suffering, no problem will be able to separate us from Christ.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 27, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
The priceless treasure that is Christ does not just fall into our laps. We have to value his love above every other love. We have to look for the treasure of his love where he told us to look.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Quo Vadis
July 21, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
I have been a priest 43 years and it brings me more joy than ever to celebrate Holy Mass or to hear a confession, or to anoint a person who is seriously ill, or simply to help someone find their way back to the Church. If God is calling you to the priesthood, I hope that, in his grace, you will say “yes.”
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Feast of St. Bonaventure; Mass for Seminarians
July 15, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
What is so beautiful about Bonaventure is that, amid the challenges he faced, he remained deeply committed to contemplation, to deep and sustained prayer.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Live-streamed and Televised Mass (Coronavirus Crisis)
July 12, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
The point of Jesus’ parable is that God’s Word is always effective, but the degree to which we human beings accept his Word varies.
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Ideas and insights from our community

Blogs & Commentary

Grievance and Civil Rights
We live in an era of grievance, real and imagined. It is the new normal to feel threatened, abandoned or discomforted by someone or something. … Read more »
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God found me on the Atlantic City Expressway
Lord, hear our prayer … I responded dutifully to the Mass intentions flowing out of Sirius XM Radio Sunday morning during a broadcast from the Cathedral… Read more »
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The new nothing-but-normal
We hear it everywhere. “This is the new normal,” people say about this pandemic time. “We need to get used to the new normal.” No.… Read more »
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Birthday reflections, schooling prep, and St. Ignatius (7 Quick Takes)
~Mirror, mirror, off the wall~ I’ve been hoping to get a handheld mirror for the days when our deck becomes a barber shop for our… Read more »
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How church teaching can help explain why ‘Black Lives Matter’
Editor’s note: The following commentary appeared first in “America” July 27, 2020. It is republished with permission. Three of the most prominent words in today’s… Read more »
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A review: Catholic homeschooling resources
When I was growing up, my parents considered whether to change their children’s schools every year. Each of the six of us took a slightly… Read more »
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Catholic Review Radio

Catholic Review Radio airs every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on WMET 1160 AM and 103.1 FM.

On this week’s episode, Author George Weigel discusses his new book, “The Next Pope.” Click play below to listen.

CatholicReview · August 2, 2020 | The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission

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 this week’s featured homily from Father James Proffitt. For more homilies and podcasts from across the archdiocese, click here.

Archdiocese of Baltimore · June 28, 2020 | Featured Homily: Father Erik Arnold

Archdiocese of Baltimore · Aug. 2, 2020 | Featured Homily: Father James Proffitt

Walk with us as we explore death and the feelings of loss by those of us left behind

HOW WE GRIEVE

A production of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, “How We Grieve” interviews Christians about their experiences of grief and loss. Hosted by Edward Herrera, HWG asks questions that are helpful to those experiencing loss and friends and family who want to comfort them.

Listen to the Podcasts here

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.

Five Things to Know - Financial Transparency

Cinco Cosas Que Debe Saber - Transparencia Financiera

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.

All events in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are currently canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Our online calendar will resume when those restrictions are lifted. Questions about submitting future events? Email mail@CatholicReview.org

“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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Find a Parish

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

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Find a School

Every Catholic school in the Archdiocese provides academic excellence and quality programs in a faith-based environment.

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Your Church at Work

To view “Your Church at Work,” click here

The Path to Racial Justice

Welcome, Bishop-designate Lewandowski!

Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Latest News

FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Archbishop Lori’s Homily – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Quo Vadis

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Feast of St. Bonaventure; Mass for Seminarians

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Live-streamed and Televised Mass (Coronavirus Crisis)

Blogs & Commentary

Catholic Review Radio

Featured Homily

HOW WE GRIEVE

TODAY'S READINGS

Accountability

Repentance, Reform and Renewal

Financial Transparency

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

Legacy Continues

New Catholic school on track for Baltimore

Promise to Protect and Promote Healing

Welcome to the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Find a Parish

Find a School

Your Church at Work