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Archbishop Lori Homily: 6th Sunday of Easter
May 11, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
You are offering friendship and a sense of community – based on your precious faith in the Risen Lord who makes all things new, rooted in the real presence of the Eucharistic Lord in our midst.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Permanent Diaconate Ordination
May 11, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
You have sought to develop and strengthen your spiritual life, so that you will radiate the truth and love of Christ in your life and ministry.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 5th Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
We depend on one another, support one another, complement the gifts and talents of one another, and together, out of many living stones there emerges the unified and beautiful vision – Christ, united to his people, a people who announce with joy how Christ called them from darkness to light.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Good Shepherd Sunday
April 27, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
All of this prepared us to listen as Christ speaks of himself as the Good Shepherd, who opens the door to eternal life for us and who is himself the way.
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Wednesday 3rd Week of Easter USCCB Day of Reflection Talk Two
April 23, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
In a culture that often prizes visibility, immediacy, and recognition, your work reminds us of something deeply evangelical: that the Kingdom of God often advances quietly, like a seed planted in hidden soil, like yeast working through the dough, like grace at work in a human heart.
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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 BaltimoreSunday, May 17th, 2026 at 2:00pm

Today, we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord — the glorious moment Christ ascended into heaven and opened the way for us to share in eternal life. 🙏

As Jesus commissioned His disciples to go forth and share the Gospel, may we also be renewed in our mission to live our faith with hope, courage, and joy. ✝️

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” — Matthew 28:19 ✨

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, May 16th, 2026 at 2:00pm

Today, we joyfully celebrated as Archbishop William E. Lori ordained 12 men to the transitional diaconate at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

This beautiful liturgy marked an important step in their journey toward the priesthood, and we give thanks for their generous “yes” to serving Christ and His Church. Please continue to pray for these newly ordained transitional deacons as they prepare for priestly ordination next year. 🙏

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, May 16th, 2026 at 11:20am

Today, our Archdiocese rejoices as Archbishop William E. Lori ordains 12 men to the transitional diaconate during the 10 a.m. Mass at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

Please join us in praying for these men as they take this sacred step toward the priesthood. May their hearts remain rooted in Christ, their service guided by humility, and their vocations strengthened by the love of the Church.

Thank you for hearing the Lord’s call and responding with courage and faith. The Archdiocese of Baltimore is grateful for your witness.

“Here I am, Lord.” 🙏

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, May 16th, 2026 at 10:09am

Watch the Transitional Deaconate Ordination happening now at Cathedral of Mary our Queen, here 👉

Transitional Diaconate Ordination - Archbishop William E. Lori 5-16-26

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, May 16th, 2026 at 10:08am

Blessed day! We’re at Cathedral of Mary our Queen to celebrate the transitional deacons. Please keep them in your prayers. B'more Vocations

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreFriday, May 15th, 2026 at 2:00pm

“A lot of people, you know, they might give me a dollar,” Keith Quigg said, “but they give me love. It means a lot.”

In Baltimore’s streets, young Catholic missionaries with Source of All Hope are reminding people experiencing homelessness that they are seen, known, and loved. Their witness is a beautiful reflection of Christ’s call to encounter one another with compassion and dignity. ❤️

Read more: https://catholicreview.org/young-catholic-missionaries-bring-hope-to-baltimores-homeless-population/