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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mass for Deceased Priests
November 18, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
These priests shepherded many in the name and person of Christ. Now it is our turn to commend them to the Good Shepherd, asking that the Lord walk with them through the valley of death and lead them to the good pastures of the heavenly Kingdom.
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Archbishop Lori’s Talk: The Principles of the Knights of Columbus – Keys to Rebuilding Our Political Culture
November 17, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
We love our country best when we insist that it uphold authentic human values based on truth and charity. It is true patriotism that the Order seeks to instill and confirm in us.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 33rd Sunday, Knights of Columbus Mid-Year Meeting
November 17, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
By living such an authentically Christian life, we answer the question – “Where is the mercy?” – “Where is the hope?” God’s mercy not only forgives, it also transforms.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Knights of Columbus Mid-year Meeting 2025
November 17, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Albert kept faith and reason together, in relation to one another. He gazed upon God’s creation with the eyes of faith all the while penetrating it with the God-given tools of reason.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Maryland Women’s Conference
November 8, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
You are here today to support one another in growing in faith, love, and hope as the path to Christ. In Mary, we see how these virtues filled her with grace, opened her God’s initiative, and enabled her to consent to her unique vocation, a vocation which led her to share fully in the sufferings of her Son.
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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 BaltimoreTuesday, November 18th, 2025 at 4:01pm

Good parish priests inspire others to follow in their footsteps. At least that is the experience of two men who marked the 60th anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood this year. https://catholicreview.org/prayer-sustains-priests-marking-anniversaries/ B'more Vocations

Prayer sustains priests marking anniversaries - Catholic Review

Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien and Monsignor Richard Tillman were ordained in 1965. They, and several other priests marking milestone jubilees, were honored at the annual Priests Fall Day of Prayer, Mass for Deceased Priests, and Celebration of Service, Nov. 17 at Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott...

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, November 18th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Our talented Tim Murphy is the creator of #CR4Kids, a monthly resource designed for parishioners, families and students.
Read about how he does it and how you can use it too, here!: https://catholicreview.org/cr-for-kids-is-valuable-resource-for-parishes-schools-and-families/

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CR for Kids is valuable resource for parishes, schools and families - Catholic Review

CR for Kids offers a fun, faith-filled way to engage youngsters in the Gospel. Each month, a two-sided activity page invites children to explore Scripture through word searches, puzzles and other activities.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, November 18th, 2025 at 1:01pm

Noma Smothers glanced at her phone as she sat in the family van with her daughter, Mia, a freshman at Mercy High School in Baltimore. Just moments earlier, they had been joking about the slim chances of Mia being chosen to ask a question of Pope Leo XIV during the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, a four-day gathering of 15,000 young Catholics from across the country, running Nov. 20-23.
Now the email on Noma’s screen confirmed what seemed like would have been next to impossible: https://catholicreview.org/mercy-high-school-freshman-set-to-ask-question-of-pope-leo-xiv/ Mercy High School, Baltimore Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

Mercy High School freshman set to ask question of Pope Leo XIV - Catholic Review

Mercy High School freshman Mia Smothers has been chosen to ask a question of Pope Leo XIV during the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, a four-day gathering of 15,000 young Catholics from across the country, running Nov. 20-23.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, November 17th, 2025 at 6:02pm

Having trouble picking out the perfect camera or lens? Want some tips and tricks, for a better photo, even on your phone?
Our incredible photographer Kevin Parks will be hosting PIXEL PUB! Thursday Nov. 20th, at St. Joseph Church, Fullerton.
This event is free and open to anyone high school age and older.
Refreshments will be provided.
Registration is requested to help plan seating and refreshments.
Please email kparks@catholicreview.org and include “PIXEL PUB” in the subject line.
Come share your love of photography, learn new skills, and connect with others who see the world through the lens of creativity.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, November 17th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Hoy celebramos a Santa Isabel de Hungría, patrona de los panaderos 🍞 y de las obras de caridad 🤝

Santa Isabel de Hungría, ruega por nosotros 🙏

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, November 17th, 2025 at 1:53pm

We're sure Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools can tell us why!

Why Baltimore archdiocese schools succeed | GUEST COMMENTARY

Across the state of Maryland, Baltimore Archdiocese schools have a few thing in common that drive student success, writes Chancellor of Education Gregory A. Farno.

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mass for Deceased Priests

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 33rd Sunday, Knights of Columbus Mid-Year Meeting

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Maryland Women’s Conference

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