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Archbishop Lori’s statement on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks

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Terrorist attack hit too close to home for Loyola Blakefield

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Terror of 9/11 reconnected Hunt Valley parishioner with faith

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RADIO INTERVIEW: Baltimore Basilica's history and significance for today

A Light Brightly Visible 2.0

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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Archbishop Lori calls for unity, prayers on 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
"Aware of the many divisions in our world and in our nation, perhaps remembering 9/11 will prompt us, through God’s grace, to a renewed commitment to building up the unity of the human family," Archbishop Lori said. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Our Back Pages: Terrorist attack hit too close to home for Loyola Blakefield
After receiving his earlier phone message, Mr. McNeal’s family had to endure three days of terrible uncertainty, of not knowing whether their son was dead or alive. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Sister Mary Regina Flatley, C.B.S., served as nurse and leader in Baltimore, dies at 89
Bon Secours Sister Mary Regina Flatley, who served as nurse and leader of the Bon Secours nursing community in Baltimore for more than 70 years, died Aug. 23 at Marian Hall in Marriottsville. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Terror of 9/11 reconnected Hunt Valley parishioner with faith
As she kept heading toward Ground Zero, Donaldson watched in horror as the towers collapsed one by one. “I just felt like I couldn’t stop praying the rosary at that point,” said Donaldson. “It didn’t feel like a desperate prayer. It just felt like this was right.” Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
New leaders begin at 19 Catholic schools in Archdiocese of Baltimore
Nineteen elementary and high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are under new leadership. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
RADIO INTERVIEW: Baltimore Basilica’s history and significance for today
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron spoke with Christopher Gunty about the history of the Baltimore Basilica and its significance for today. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review

FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

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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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mass of the Holy Spirit; St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore
September 1, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
Notice how Jesus resolutely found time to withdraw from the crowds to pray… that is what Jesus did whenever he retreated to a deserted place, even though the crowds were pressing in upon him. Therefore, pray resolutely!
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; Installation of Fr. Andrew Aaron
August 29, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
The pastor’s role is to set the stage for that encounter and to bring it about in the lives of each of his parishioners and in the parish community as a whole, encounters with the living Christ, encounters that are powerful and transformative, encounters that free us up to become the persons and community God calls us to be.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 28, 2021Archbishop William E. Lori
When the Word of God is proclaimed, Jesus speaks. When Baptism is administered, Jesus begins to live in us. When the Eucharist is celebrated, Jesus is truly present.
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New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron discuss the history of the Baltimore Basilica and its significance for today. Listen below.

CatholicReview · Sept. 5, 2021 | Baltimore Basilica 200th Anniversary

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 delivered by Father Evan Ponton at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park. For more homilies, click here.

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

Child Protection, Accountability and Transparency

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Blogs & Commentary

A Lucky Find
God sees us looking for things. Then he slips exactly what we've been searching for into our lives when we don’t expect it. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
When our children leave the faith
The real enemy of the faith in our age is indifference. Combatting this enemy may be the biggest challenge facing our parishes, and our families, today. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Opening our hearts to love
That’s love – wanting to be with those who matter to you and being open to whatever comes along the way. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Protect yourself, love others
If you love your neighbor, help protect yourself and others. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Can ashes be commingled?/Can prayer change God’s mind?
Father Doyle fields questions about commingling ashes and whether prayer can change God's mind. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review
Miracle on MLK Boulevard
This school will take its rightful place among all our Catholic schools because it is destined to be a place of faith and love. Read more »
Source: Catholic Review

“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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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: Solemn Profession of Sister Jane Clement

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

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mass of the Holy Spirit; St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; Installation of Fr. Andrew Aaron

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Catholic Review Radio

Featured Homily

Child Protection, Accountability and Transparency

Blogs & Commentary

Welcome to the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Find a Parish

Find a School

Your Church at Work