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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Installation of Father Michael Rubeling, Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

Through the intercession of St. Peter and St. Paul, may your pastor continue to lead with fidelity and joy and may this pastorate continue to grow and flourish in God’s abundant grace!
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Conferral of Candidacy

This evening, on the eve of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, I have the joy and privilege of conferring candidacy upon Nicolas and Jordan who will soon depart for the Eternal City to continue their priestly formation.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: USCCB Special Assembly

As bishops, we do indeed live with the public/private divide every day. But to help us do so well and wisely, the reading from 2nd Corinthians and the Gospel of Matthew present two vices for us to avoid and two virtues for us to embrace.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mass for the Preservation of Peace & Justice

We gather today in a spirit of deep gratitude and with no small amount of urgency. We are grateful for the faithful and persevering work of Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities, & the Society of St. Vincent de Paul—organizations that don’t just provide aid, but witness to the love of Christ in the flesh.
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Homilía del Arzobispo Lori: Misa por la Preservación de la Paz y la Justicia

Los obispos de Estados Unidos estamos muy agradecidos con Catholic Relief Services, Caridades Católicas y la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl por encarnar el amor de Cristo a través de su servicio a los pobres y des-pla-zados.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Knights of Columbus State Deputies’ Meeting, 7th Week of Easter

There’s thin line, it appears, between a desire for equal treatment and envy, and like all thin lines, it is easily crossed.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of the Ascension 2025

Let us embrace the feast of the Ascension, the preeminent feast of hope, with joy, gratitude, and thanksgiving. And in the grace of this feast, let us resolve to live our daily lives, with their ups and downs, their fears, anxieties, and questions with our hearts fixed on what is above where the Risen Lord...
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of the Ascension, Confirmation at Holy Family Parish

Confirmation, as many you wrote, is not an end but a beginning. It is a Sacrament of Initiation not graduation from the faith, as you know.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of the Ascension, 45th Anniversary – Our Lady of the Chesapeake

Let our celebration of the 45th anniversary of Our Lady of the Chesapeake take its inspiration from the Jubilee of Hope and from today’s solemnity, the Feast of the Ascension which is, above all, a celebration of the hope that is ours in Christ Jesus.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Confirmation Homily, Church of the Resurrection

I’m very happy to share with you today the great Sacrament of Confirmation. I’m grateful to your pastor, Fr. Aaron, to his team, & your parents & sponsors . . . all those who helped you get ready for this important moment in your life.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mother Mary Lange School Graduation Mass

Today we honor you because you met the challenge. You responded to the opportunities offered to you at Mother Lange. In fact, I hope you came to see this school as a great blessing in your life. For what you have learned and experienced here at Mother Lange will help you for the rest of...
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Installation of Father Godwin, 6th Sunday of Easter

I’m very happy to be with you today here at St. Veronica’s to offer Sunday Mass with you and for you and to celebrate the installation of your pastor, Fr. Godwin. I take this occasion to thank Fr. Godwin and the Josephites for their service to your parish and to the wider community of Cherry...
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