Deacon Thomas O’Donnell of Catonsville experiences power of papal transition in Rome
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Pope’s inauguration Mass is sign of unity for whole church, Archbishop Lori says
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Western Maryland parishes hit by devastating floodwaters
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Radio Interview: Grow in your relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Dinners build camaraderie for parishioners in Western Maryland
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In today’s Scripture readings, we find two kinds of obstacles to the Church’s mission of evangelization – those that come from within the Church and those that come from outside the Church.Read More
Today, we are gathered for the installation of your pastor, Father Kenny. Although he has been “on the job” for some time, today’s Mass officially marks the beginning of his ministry as your shepherd.Read More
For now, let us rejoice and be glad. And let us all pray for Will and Lauren that their love will be fruitful and that they will be witnesses to love itself. God bless you both and keep you always in love!Read More
Yes, Pope Leo XIV made history today. But now it is your turn. Some of you will be returning to ministry renewed, refreshed, and re-equipped. Others will be taking next steps in your priestly formation. Still others are preparing for priestly ordination. What kind of history will you make?Read More
Earlier today, the world learned of the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first Pontiff born in the United States. The pundits were not betting on someone from the United States. Evidently, the Holy Spirit was.Read More
“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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“So, it’s an awe-inspiring moment. It is a weighty responsibility. Yet, not even the pope walks alone. The Lord is with him, and God’s people are with him.”
Archbishop William E. Lori said it was a beautiful sight to see the whole church celebrate the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square on a picture-perfect May morning in Rome.
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Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor of St. Peter by calling for "a united church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world."L
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