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Rosary Congress to kick off with 4.7-mile walk in Baltimore

Deacon James Westwater, a fixture at St. Isaac Jogues and in diaconal formation, dies at 85

Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments

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Archbishop William E. Lori’s latest pastoral letter addresses how the Lord calls every member of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to holiness and missionary discipleship.

The Year of the Eucharist was developed by Archbishop William Lori to help us as we move along our path of life and offer us concrete ways to connect with the Lord and experience his never-ending light.

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Rosary Congress to kick off with 4.7-mile walk in Baltimore
This year's annual Rosary Congress will kick off with a walking pilgrimage from the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland to the Baltimore Basilica on Oct. 2. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Deacon James Westwater, a fixture at St. Isaac Jogues and in diaconal formation, dies at 85
Ordained in 1996, Deacon Westwater served throughout his time in Baltimore at St. Isaac Jogues, where former pastors and staff remembered him for his heart for service and his good spirit. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including a new pastor for Sacred Heart of Mary-St. Rita-Our Lady of Fatima
Archbishop William E. Lori has announced clergy appointments, including a new pastor for Sacred Heart of Mary-St. Rita-Our Lady of Fatima. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
RADIO INTERVIEW: How to encourage your children to read
Cheri Blomquist, author of Before Austen Comes Aesop, discusses the importance of encouraging children to read and offers some tips for selecting books. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates faith, traditions, culture and values
“The Hispanic ministry at church feels like family,” said Jesus Urrutua. “It fills me up with incredible joy to see them all happy and together.” Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Fire temporarily displaces residents at Catholic Charities-run St. Luke’s Place
A 65-year-old woman is expected to survive critical injuries suffered in a Sept. 15 fire at St. Luke’s Place, a senior housing community run by Catholic Charities of Baltimore, according to a Sept. 16 news release by the Baltimore County Fire Department. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review

FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 20, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
Often, when we are most powerless and humble, like a little child, God’s light, beauty, innocence shines forth in us!
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 12, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
On this anniversary, we remember our fallen heroes and those who continue to suffer. But let this remembrance prompt us work together to create a more peaceful world, as a community joined to one another in Christ, who lives and reigns with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever!
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Ann Church; Hagerstown, MD
September 11, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
discipleship means following of Christ to the point of being like Christ because we participate, share in his life and teaching, his sacrificial love, his victory.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemn Profession of Sister Jane Clement
September 8, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
Your solemn profession, Sr. Jane Clement, takes place on this beautiful feast when the Church lifts her voice in praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary at her birth, this daughter of Abraham foreknown and chosen by the Triune God to be the Mother of the Incarnate Word of God, our Savior Jesus Christ.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time; St. Pius X
September 5, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
In Baptism, the Lord does for us what he did for the man we met in today’s Gospel. He opens our ears and looses our tongues!
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Encouraging a love of reading is one of the best gifts parents can give their children. George Matysek talks with Cheri Blomquist about ways parents can cultivate that gift and how they can select works best suited for their children. Blomquist is the author of “Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children’s Great Books and How to Experience Them.” Click play below to listen.

CatholicReview · Sept. 19, 2021 | Encouraging children to read

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 our featured homily from Father Louis Bianco, rector of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. For more homilies, click here.

Archdiocese of Baltimore · Sept. 5, 2021 – Featured Homily: Father Evan Ponton

Archdiocese of Baltimore · Sept. 19, 2021 | Featured Homily: Father Louis Bianco

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Learning all about Jesus
When it comes to Jesus, there are infinite amounts to learn. We will never be done learning about him, the alpha and the omega, who is truth itself, made present to us, died for us and loves us. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Morality of boxing/Flags in church?
Father Doyle fields questions about women deacons and whether the pope kisses hands.

A Light Brightly Visible 2.0

The Year of the Eucharist

Legacy Continues

Mother Mary Lange Catholic School Opening Ceremony and Blessing

Latest News

FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

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

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

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Ann Church; Hagerstown, MD

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemn Profession of Sister Jane Clement

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time; St. Pius X

Catholic Review Radio

Featured Homily

Child Protection, Accountability and Transparency

Blogs & Commentary