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In an irregular Preakness week, halting progress in Park Heights

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Notre Dame Preparatory School earns National Blue Ribbon

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The Path to Racial Justice

Read statements from Maryland and U.S. bishops on racial justice, and find news coverage, a prayer to end racism, resources and more. Also watch a special Sept. 13 livestream Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. by Archbishop William E. Lori at St. Peter Claver in West Baltimore here.

Archdiocesan Rosary Congress

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is presenting its fourth-annual Rosary Congress Oct. 3-9 as a way of encouraging people to pray for peace, grow in faith and develop a deeper relationship with Christ.

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore and several parishes will offer special events, liturgies, prayer and adoration throughout the week. Learn more here.

Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Phase II of the archdiocesan plan for reopening parishes began the weekend of May 30-31, allowing for public Masses to resume at the pastor’s discretion and where it is permissible to do so based on conditions in the local jurisdiction.

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Latest News

In an irregular Preakness week, halting progress in Park Heights
St. Ambrose in Park Heights will mark 30 years under the guidance of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars Oct. 3, the same day as an unusual… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Let your faith inform your vote, Archbishop Lori tells Maryland parishioners
As early voting begins in some states for the coming presidential election, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori is urging his parishioners to be guided by… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Notre Dame Preparatory School earns National Blue Ribbon
For the second time in eight years and the third time since the program began in 1982, Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson was named… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Several K-8, high schools in Baltimore Archdiocese experience enrollment increase
Several Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are experiencing an enrollment boom during the coronavirus pandemic. The post Several K-8, high schools in Baltimore… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Sister Eileen Walsh, taught in Baltimore Catholic schools, dies at 84
Sister Eileen Walsh, who taught for several years at Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools in the early 1960s and 1970s, died Sept. 20 at the… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Despite challenges with pandemic, Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomes 12 new seminarians
Despite the coronavirus pandemic that curtailed programs supporting those considering the call to religious life, 12 men have begun their first year of formation to… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review

FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 27, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
In our Church we must avoid all forms of smugness, every form of divisiveness, every pretension of being better or more intelligent than others, but instead, walk humbly with our God and with one another in love, recognizing, together, that in God’s will is our peace.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Marian Rosary Congress
September 26, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
Just as Mary drew close to that couple in Cana in their hour of need, so too Mary draws close to us in our needs, both spiritual and material, and all of us, dear friends, have experienced Mary’s maternal love as we struggle to make our way through this “valley of tears”.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 20, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
When we labor generously and lovingly for the Lord and for one another, without counting the cost and without imagining that we are earning our reward, then it is that the Kingdom of God has dawned upon us!
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Chrism Mass; Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 14, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
Had we gathered for the Chrism Mass during Holy Week, we would have heard Jesus announce to the people of Nazareth the mission which God the Father had entrusted to him.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 13, 2020Archbishop William E. Lori
Like Dr. King and like St. Peter Claver we must be resolute in rooting out racism and we must never mistake God’s mercy and a spirit of forgiveness as a cover or as an excuse for the prolongation of racism.
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Ideas and insights from our community

Blogs & Commentary

Scattering love: 10 sneaky ways to practice selfless gestures of kindness
What selfless gestures could we practice unseen on friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, yes even strangers? The post Scattering love: 10 sneaky ways to practice selfless… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Bless me, Father…this is my first drive-through confession
Last week I found myself longing for God’s grace. I decided I would try to find a way to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Celebrating 16 years and counting and other highlights from our week (7 Quick Takes)
Sixteen years ago, my father walked me up the aisle of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore, and John was waiting for me… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Archbishop Lori on the good of the country
Our votes will have real-life consequences for many people. Thus, we should do our best to discern those consequences. The post Archbishop Lori on the… Read more »
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Woe to those who gossip
Gossip may be shared between two people, let's say by a tweet and reply or a Facebook post on another person's wall, but it is… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
‘Pray, hope, and don’t worry’
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is Sept. 23, is quoted as saying, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful… Read more »
Source: Catholic Review

Catholic Review Radio

Catholic Review Radio airs every Sunday on several radio stations found here.

On the most recent episode, Trinitarian Father Stan De Boe discusses human rights and religious liberty in Communist China and recalls meeting Bishop James Su Zhemin, a persecuted anti-Communist leader. Catherine O’Donnell also discusses her biography of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

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CatholicReview · Sept. 27, 2020 | Bishop James Su Zhemin and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Featured Homily

Priests and deacons throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore provide wonderful spiritual insights through their homilies and reflections.

Press play below to listen to this week’s featured homily from Father Dale Picarella, pastor of St. Patrick in Havre de Grace. For more homilies and podcasts from across the archdiocese, click here.

Archdiocese of Baltimore · Sept. 8, 2020 | Featured Homily: Father Dale Picarella

Walk with us as we explore death and the feelings of loss by those of us left behind

HOW WE GRIEVE

A production of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, “How We Grieve” interviews Christians about their experiences of grief and loss. Hosted by Edward Herrera, HWG asks questions that are helpful to those experiencing loss and friends and family who want to comfort them.

Listen to the Podcasts here

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TODAY'S READINGS

For today’s liturgical readings, visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ page.

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Accountability

Repentance, Reform and Renewal

Archbishop William E. Lori addresses the crisis of abuse in the Catholic Church.

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Financial Transparency

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is committed to financial transparency and accountability. It strives to ensure good stewardship of the funds entrusted to its parishes, schools and central services.

For information about annual reports, financial statements and more, click here.

Five Things to Know - Financial Transparency

Cinco Cosas Que Debe Saber - Transparencia Financiera

Legacy Continues

New Catholic school on track for Baltimore

On Oct. 23, Archbishop William E. Lori broke ground on Mother Mary Lange Catholic School, the first Catholic elementary school to be built in the city in 60 years!

Learn More about Mother Mary Lange Catholic School

A Response to the Netflix Series, "The Keepers"

Promise to Protect and Promote Healing

Watch video interviews with key figures and access fact sheets, statements, news articles and other resources here.

“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)

Welcome to the Archdiocese of Baltimore

God calls the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be a welcoming, worshipping community of faith, hope, and love. Through his Spirit, the Lord Jesus lives in those who believe, and reaches into our world with his saving message and healing love.

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Find a Parish

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has 153 parishes and missions located in nine counties and the City of Baltimore.

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Find a School

Every Catholic school in the Archdiocese provides academic excellence and quality programs in a faith-based environment.

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Your Church at Work

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The Path to Racial Justice

Archdiocesan Rosary Congress

Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Latest News

FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Marian Rosary Congress

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Chrism Mass; Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Blogs & Commentary

Catholic Review Radio

Featured Homily

HOW WE GRIEVE

TODAY'S READINGS

Accountability

Repentance, Reform and Renewal

Financial Transparency

For information about annual reports, financial statements and more, click here.

Legacy Continues

New Catholic school on track for Baltimore

Promise to Protect and Promote Healing

Welcome to the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Find a Parish

Find a School

Your Church at Work