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Having it all, for Deacon Smith, meant vocation to priesthood

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Deacon Kady takes penultimate step to priesthood for Baltimore Archdiocese

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

Bishop Madden among leaders concerned about rising gun violence, need for ‘commonsense’ gun laws
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, prayed for the dead on the first anniversary in early August of the… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Solemnity of the Assumption is not a holy day of obligation in 2020
There are two reasons there is no obligation to attend Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary this year. First, when… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Mount St. Mary’s staying open for fall semester
While the Catholic colleges of Baltimore are keeping their campuses largely closed for the fall semester, Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg will remain open… Read more »
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Black Catholics laud Harris pick; others scrutinize past record
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Joe Biden’s choice of Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California, as his vice presidential running mate elicited broad smiles from key black Catholics. Others,… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Montgomery County official rescinds previous directive blocking school reopening
The Archdiocese of Washington’s Catholic Schools Office hailed an Aug. 7 announcement by a Montgomery County health officer that he has rescinded his previous directives… Read more »
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After blasts, Lebanese mobilize to pick up the pieces, physical and mental
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Church bells and the Muslim call to prayer sounded Aug. 11 to mark a minute of silence for those who perished… Read more »
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FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Diaconal Ordination of Scott Kady
August 8, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
As a deacon, you will proclaim the Gospel at Mass and at sacramental celebrations. You will preach homilies on Sundays, weekdays and special occasions. And give voice to the needs of God’s People and the world in the Prayer of the Faithful. You will share God’s Word with young people preparing to receive the sacraments, with couples preparing to be married, with parents whose children are to be baptized, and with those who are preparing to enter the Church through the Easter sacraments.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 138th Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention
August 5, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
Our fellowship in Christ impels us to seek the other’s good, to help one another along the path of virtue, Christian manhood, and discipleship, to support one another in living the vocation of marriage and family life, to support brother priests in being true to their vocation.
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138th Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention – Supreme Chaplain’s Comments
August 5, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
Fraternity means resolving disagreements with Christian charity and reason. It means not jumping to conclusions about one another’s motives. It means a willingness to help a brother knight who is faltering. It means abstaining from the culture of denunciation, electronic or otherwise. As Knights we should have a deep sense of responsibility for the Church. In a fractious time, we should model what true Christian fraternity is all about, but more than that, we should be catalysts of a fraternal spirit of holiness and virtue in our parishes, in our dioceses, and in the prevailing culture.
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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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Blogs & Commentary

A tiny sign of hope
I was washing my hands in the bathroom when I heard someone screaming. Some mothers may be able to interpret their children’s screams. I can… Read more »
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Celebrating 80 years of positivity, generosity, adaptability and faith
“I hear you’ve got a birthday coming up,” I tell my Aunt Anne, the matriarch of my family, at my cousin’s graduation party. She winced,… Read more »
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A saint for TV, a saint for today
It was Christmas Eve and she was too sick to go to Mass. So, Mass came to her, broadcast live on a wall of her… Read more »
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Overcoming hate with mercy and love
The year was 1856, and the topic of slavery was gripping the nation. Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner had recently made a speech about abolishing slavery… Read more »
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Undoer of Knots
I was sitting on my bed, battling a headache while I prodded my planner, trying to figure out who could watch three quarters of my… Read more »
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Do the impossible today
Every morning I wake up and wonder whether I will be able to do the impossible. There is too much to do. There are so… Read more »
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Catholic Review Radio

Catholic Review Radio airs every Sunday on several radio stations found here.

On this week’s episode, Sulpician Father Robert Leavitt, former president-rector of St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, discusses his new book, “The Truth Will Make You Free: The New Evangelization for a Secular Age.” Click play below to listen.

CatholicReview · Aug. 9, 2020 | The New Evangelization for a Secular Age

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.

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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

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The Path to Racial Justice

Welcome, Bishop-designate Lewandowski!

Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Latest News

FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Diaconal Ordination of Scott Kady

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 138th Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention

138th Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention – Supreme Chaplain’s Comments

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

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

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