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April 25, 2016

Interfaith Prayer Service for Healing and Unity in Baltimore

Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the first Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United States. On behalf of my colleagues in ministry, it is my pleasure to welcome you to this interfaith prayer service for unity and peace in our beloved City of Baltimore. In...
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St. Mark, Feast

I. Introduction A. I am very happy to welcome all of you to the Archdiocese of Baltimore and to this, the first Cathedral of the United States. Archbishop John Carroll laid the cornerstone for this Cathedral in 1808 and oversaw its design with architect Benjamin Latrobe. The design of the dome was assisted by Thomas...
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Fifth Sunday of Easter

Our job is to keep on tearing down barriers … to open the door of faith to any and all who are willing to walk through it to find the life and love of Jesus.
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When it comes to happiness, there’s no app for that, pope tells teens

Youth from around the world flocked to Rome for a special Year of Mercy event for teens aged 13-16.
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Coffee & Doughnuts with Pat Healey of the Baltimore Blast

The Catholic Review recently spoke with Pat Healey, all-star defender for the Baltimore Blast.
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Seafarer’s Center in Dundalk gets familiar visitor

“As the Port of Baltimore grows,” Archbishop Lori said, “the importance of this ministry grows.”
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Ohio seminary approves changes to strengthen admissions process

Three initiatives designed to strengthen the admissions process at the Pontifical College Josephinum have been approved by the school's board of trustees.
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How to support loved ones who are struggling with infertility

Maybe it seems like a strange thing to think about at a wedding. But every time we watch couples exchanging their vows, I worry that the smiling newlyweds will have trouble creating their family.Infertility is a heavy cross to carry in a marriage.It’s lonely and painful. It forces couples to
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