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Archbishop William E. Lori sprinkles holy water on the restored historic church at St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Feast of St. Juan Diego, Vespers & Donor Reception
December 10, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Juan Diego’s encounter with Mary speaks to us, nearly 500 years later. Mary’s tender words to Juan give us confidence amid the storms of life.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2025
December 10, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Perhaps that is how we should think of tonight’s feast of the Immaculate Conception: the dawning of salvation amid the night of sin and death.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 2nd Sunday of Advent, Church Blessing at St. Joseph-on-Carrolton Manor
December 8, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
The newly renovated church is a metaphor of our Advent journey. Like our reading from Isaiah, it is a link to times past, indeed, to the original church built on land that once belonged to Charles Carroll.
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Archbishop Lori: Admission to Candidacy, Permanent Diaconate
December 8, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
May you enter into candidacy with hearts filled with expectant hope and jubilant praise, for the Lord who comes into our midst every day of our lives ready to accomplish in us and through us more than we could ever ask or imagine.
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Archbishop Lori: Institution of Acolytes, Permanent Diaconate
December 8, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
In taking this step towards the diaconate, you seek to answer Jesus’ prayer for laborers for the harvest. An acolyte, “akalouthos”, is a follower of Jesus Christ, a disciple, and a co-worker with him in the vineyard.
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– 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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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSunday, December 14th, 2025 at 9:01am

Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. 🙏

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, December 13th, 2025 at 4:00pm

“There’s a lot of history here. It is the spiritual heart of St. Joseph,” Father Williamson said. “It is where it all started.” https://catholicreview.org/historic-church-restored-in-frederick-county/ The Pastorate of St John & St Joseph

Historic church restored in Frederick County - Catholic Review

When Fr. Williamson arrived at St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor, the roof of the church was leaking and the steeple was “ready to fall off.”

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, December 13th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Hoy celebramos Santa Lucia, santa patrona de los ojos. 👀

Santa Lucia, ruega por nosotros. 🙏

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, December 13th, 2025 at 10:07am

🎄 LIVE DRIVE-THRU NATIVITY 🎄
Hosted by Our Lady of Hope / St. Luke School
Join us for a beautiful and family-friendly celebration of the true meaning of Christmas! Drive through a glowing, festive display featuring a live Nativity, lights, decorations, music, and more. Experience the story of Christ’s birth from the comfort of your car as our school community brings the scene to life.
✨ Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an uplifting holiday experience filled with warmth, wonder, and Christmas joy. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Our Lady of Hope / St. Luke School
8003 N. Boundary Rd., Dundalk, MD 21222
Enter on Lynch Rd. (near Weis)
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• Saturday, Dec. 13th: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Your generosity helps support our school and future community events.
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