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Archbishop Lori Talk: Keynote Address to the Council of Major Superior of Women Religious
September 18, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
For what are poverty, chastity, and obedience if not the joyful proclamation that true freedom is found, not in doing whatever we desire, but in becoming the persons God created us to be?
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Archbishop Lori Homily: Dedication of St. Francis of Assisi Church
September 18, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
Even if we cannot live exactly as St. Francis did, let us resolve to give ourselves entirely to Christ, so live our vocations and fulfill our daily responsibilities with minds and hearts renewed by prayer, penance, by the sacrifice of Christ offered on this altar about to be consecrated, and by our service to the poor and vulnerable in our midst and beyond.
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Archbishop Lori Homily: Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
September 17, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
Whenever we gather, one place is uppermost in our minds and hearts: that place made holy by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Archbishop Lori Homily: St. Andrew Mass and Dinner
September 15, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
When we allow the Lord to gaze on us with the eyes of mercy, we recover our own ability to look upon others with the eyes of mercy. To forgive. To seek forgiveness. To be peacemakers.
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Archbishop Lori Homily: Blue Mass
September 14, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
It takes all of us to counter the culture of vengeance, to transform it into a culture of trust, reconciliation, cooperation, and respect for the human dignity of each person and every community.
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“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)

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreFriday, September 18th, 2026 at 2:00pm

A vocation to the priesthood begins with a simple “yes” to God, but that yes is only the beginning. Today, 65 seminarians are discerning and preparing for lives of service to Christ and His Church within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Their journey requires years of prayer, study, spiritual formation, and pastoral experience as they grow in faith, deepen their relationship with Christ, and prepare to dedicate their lives to serving God’s people.
Your support of our seminarians is an important part of this journey. Your generosity helps provide the education, formation, and resources they need as they discern and prepare for the priesthood. By investing in their formation today, you are helping form the shepherds of tomorrow and ensuring a strong and hopeful future for our Church.

SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS HERE: https://www.archbalt.org/vocations-giving/

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreThursday, September 17th, 2026 at 2:02pm

Relive this moment from our Convocation Mass, as we came together to kick off the new year. 🎓🙏

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreWednesday, September 16th, 2026 at 2:01pm

Today we celebrate SS. Cornelius & Cyprian.

St. Cornelius is the patron saint for those afflicted by fevers 🌡️ and earaches👂, and St. Cyprian is the patron saint of North Africa 🌍.

Ss. Cornelius & Cyprian, pray for us. 🙏

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, September 15th, 2026 at 4:01pm

The Archdiocese of Baltimore mourns the death of Deacon Wayne Matthews, who died Aug. 28 at the age of 81.

Through his faithful ministry, Deacon Matthews strengthened parish life and helped expand outreach programs across Western Maryland, touching the lives of many through his service to the Church and his community.

We give thanks to God for his life and ministry and ask for prayers for the repose of his soul and for comfort for all who mourn his passing.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. 🙏

Deacon Wayne Matthews, longtime church leader and scientist, dies at 81 - Catholic Review

Deacon Wayne Matthews, whose ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore strengthened parish life and expanded outreach programs across Western Maryland, died Aug. 28 at age 81.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, September 15th, 2026 at 2:01pm

Today we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. 📿

Our Mother, pray for us. 🙏

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, September 14th, 2026 at 6:01pm

A spirit of gratitude and joy filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sept. 9, as the Archdiocese of Baltimore gathered for solemn lauds, or morning prayer.

Archbishop William E. Lori presented papal honors from Pope Leo XIV to 21 members of the Archdiocese’s clergy, religious and laity, recognizing their faithful service to the Church and the people of God.

Please join us in praying for these faithful servants and giving thanks for their witness to Christ and his Church. 🙏

21 receive papal honors - Catholic Review

A sense of joy filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sept. 9. As family and friends applauded and cheered, Archbishop William E. Lori, himself smiling brightly, bestowed honors from Pope Leo XIV to 21 members of the laity, clergy and religious of the...

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FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori Talk: Keynote Address to the Council of Major Superior of Women Religious

Archbishop Lori Homily: Dedication of St. Francis of Assisi Church

Archbishop Lori Homily: Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre

Archbishop Lori Homily: St. Andrew Mass and Dinner

Archbishop Lori Homily: Blue Mass

Child Protection, Accountability and Transparency

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