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Sister Christina Christie, former Anglican nun who led her community into the Catholic Church, dies at 94

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St. Carlo Acutis statues unveiled in Harford County parishes

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St. Bernardine will host 13th annual peace walk on MLK Day as event continues to blossom

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Baptism of the Lord
January 12, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
On the day of our Baptism, we too were bathed in the radiance of God’s Triune life and love. Put another way, through Baptism God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – began to dwell in us.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Discernment Retreat
January 11, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
I pray that the time you are spending in discernment will bear good fruit and, yes, I pray that many of you will someday become the priests that Jesus wants and needs to gather in his harvest.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Epiphany 2026
January 5, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
When our search for God leads us to the Incarnate Word, charity enters our heart, and with it a yearning, not to give the Lord gold or frankincense or myrrh, but to give him our very selves, thus fulfilling the deepest longings of our hearts.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of Mary Mother of God 2026
January 1, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
If there is one resolution we should make today, let it be that we are continually made new in Christ, that our re-birth at the font of baptism is renewed, purified, and strengthened by sharing in the forgiveness Christ won for us on the Cross, and by plunging deeply into the mysteries the Church re-presents for us at the behest of Mary and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Feast of the Holy Family 2025
December 29, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
If we keep in mind what hope truly is, I think we will see how the Holy Family exemplifies the enduring and authentic hope that is essential to the Christian vocation of marriage and family life.
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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 BaltimoreThursday, January 15th, 2026 at 6:00pm

Sulpician Father Shawn D. Gould has been named by his order’s provincial council as the next president-rector of St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Roland Park, effective July 1. https://catholicreview.org/st-marys-seminary-names-father-shawn-gould-as-next-rector/ #Colleges #LocalNews #Vocations St. Mary's Seminary & University

St. Mary’s Seminary names Father Shawn Gould as next rector - Catholic Review

Sulpician Father Shawn D. Gould has been named by his society’s provincial council as the next president-rector of St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Roland Park, effective July 1.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreThursday, January 15th, 2026 at 4:00pm

Sister Christina Christie, a former Anglican nun who played a pivotal role in guiding her Catonsville-based women’s religious community into full communion with the Catholic Church, died Dec. 5. She was 94 and had been a member of the Society of All Saints Sisters of the Poor for 59 years.

Sister Christina Christie, former Anglican nun who led her community into the Catholic Church, dies at 94 - Catholic Review

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreThursday, January 15th, 2026 at 2:00pm

From its humble West Baltimore origins, a neighborhood peace event at St. Bernardine Church continues to grow into a can’t-miss, archdiocesan-wide social justice gathering.
“I’m constantly amazed at how it continues to evolve,” said Monsignor Richard Bozzelli, pastor and primary organizer of St. Bernardine’s 13th annual peace walk on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. https://catholicreview.org/st-bernardine-will-host-13th-annual-peace-walk-on-mlk-day-as-event-continues-to-blossom/ #MLK St. Bernardine Catholic Church

St. Bernardine will host 13th annual peace walk on MLK Day as event continues to blossom - Catholic Review

From its humble West Baltimore origins, a neighborhood peace event at St. Bernardine Church continues to grow into a can’t-miss, archdiocesan-wide social justice gathering.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreWednesday, January 14th, 2026 at 2:00pm

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, January 13th, 2026 at 2:00pm

You’re Invited to the 13th Annual MLK Day Service & Peace Walk
We’re coming together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM for the 13th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Rev. Msgr. Edward Michael Miller Peace Walk! Archdiocese of Baltimore
📍 St. Bernardine Catholic Church
3800 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229
This meaningful event brings together community members, civic leaders, clergy, and neighbors to honor the legacies of Dr. King and Rev. Msgr. Edward Michael Miller through prayer, reflection, and a community walk dedicated to peace, justice, and unity.

🎙️ Special Guest Speaker: Pulitzer Prize–winner Taylor Branch
He’s the acclaimed author of the definitive trilogy on Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement — you won’t want to miss his inspiring words.

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#MLKDay #PeaceWalk #Baltimore #CommunityUnity

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, January 12th, 2026 at 2:00pm

Have you ever wanted to plan ahead with our Feast Day graphics? We've got a surprise for you!
Go to our social media resource page here: https://www.archbalt.org/social-media-resources/ or head on over to our linktr.ee/archbalt and scroll down to "Feast Day Graphics" or "Social Media Resources" to start downloading. We've got Spanish graphics ready too.

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Baptism of the Lord

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Discernment Retreat

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Epiphany 2026

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of Mary Mother of God 2026

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Feast of the Holy Family 2025

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