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Holy Thursday 2026
April 2, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
On Palm Sunday, following the lead of Pope Benedict XVI, I reflected on the extravagance of God’s love in creating and redeeming us. The God who is love expended himself in calling us into being and in saving us from our sins.
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Chrism Mass 2026
March 31, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
Dear brothers, we too have been anointed by the Spirit and sent to continue the healing and liberating mission of Jesus. The headwinds can be strong and the obstacles many but when we allow the Lord to liberate us from sin, from fear, from egotism, from attachments – then we are credible witnesses, for we have internalized the Gospel of freedom we preach.
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Palm Sunday 2026
March 30, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
God’s love exceeds anything we ever knew or could imagine, and it is revealed afresh this morning in this sacred liturgy as we re-enact Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, there to be tried, condemned, and crucified for us and for our salvation –This is God’s ultimate self-expenditure on our behalf: "To ransom us slaves, God gave away his Son" (cf. Exultet).
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Thursday 5th Week of Lent
March 27, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
The sum of expertise and dedication gathered here is beyond reckoning. Thank you for your love for the Lord, for his Church, and for the young people and families whom you serve and form in faith, virtue, knowledge, and generosity to those in need.
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Monday 5th Week of Lent
March 26, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
Not all of us are called to heroic discipleship like Ignatius, but each of us is called to holiness and to some work God that God has entrusted to no one else.
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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 BaltimoreSaturday, April 4th, 2026 at 4:00pm

Dear Catechumens and Candidates,

A most joyful day in my ministry as your bishop is the First Sunday of Lent when we celebrate the Rite of Election. It is a beautiful moment when the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is filled to overflowing with those of you entering the Church, together with your godparents, sponsors, parish priests, catechists and friends.

Letter to those entering the Church - Catholic Review

A most joyful day in my ministry as your bishop is the First Sunday of Lent when we celebrate the Rite of Election. It is a beautiful moment when the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is filled to overflowing with those of you entering the Church, together with your godparents, sponsors, parish priests, c...

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, April 4th, 2026 at 2:00pm

Hoy es Sabado Santo 🪨

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, April 4th, 2026 at 12:02pm

He is risen!

Join Archbishop William Lori for a powerful Easter message of hope, renewal, and the victory of Christ over death.

Take a moment to watch and be inspired this Easter season.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, April 4th, 2026 at 9:00am

Today is Holy Saturday 🪨

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreFriday, April 3rd, 2026 at 6:00pm

Making a difference in our community 💙

Students from Archbishop Curley High School helped raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month by installing a pinwheel garden at Sinai Hospital in partnership with Center for Hope and The Family Tree.

A powerful reminder that every child deserves a safe, supported future.

#ChildAbusePreventionMonth #Community #CurleyStrong #Hope Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreFriday, April 3rd, 2026 at 5:00pm

With gratitude, we remember Deacon John “Happy Jack” Martin—a joyful servant who shared Christ’s love through every smile and act of kindness.
May his life of faith and compassion continue to inspire us all.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. 🙏