Archbishop William E. Lori, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

June 4, 2025

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...

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

June 4, 2025

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.

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

June 1, 2025

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.

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

June 1, 2025

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.

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

June 1, 2025

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...

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

May 27, 2025

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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May 13, 2025

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: St. Mary’s Seminary and University Board Meeting

In today’s Scripture readings, we find two kinds of obstacles to the Church’s mission of evangelization – those that come from within the Church and those that come from outside the Church.

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

May 13, 2025

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Installation of Father Kenny, New All Saints

Today, we are gathered for the installation of your pastor, Father Kenny. Although he has been “on the job” for some time, today’s Mass officially marks the beginning of his ministry as your shepherd.

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May 11, 2025

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Lauren and William Mann’s Wedding Mass

For now, let us rejoice and be glad. And let us all pray for Will and Lauren that their love will be fruitful and that they will be witnesses to love itself. God bless you both and keep you always in love!

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

May 9, 2025

Archbishop Lori’s Final Remarks: St. Mary’s Seminary and University Commencement

Yes, Pope Leo XIV made history today. But now it is your turn. Some of you will be returning to ministry renewed, refreshed, and re-equipped. Others will be taking next steps in your priestly formation. Still others are preparing for priestly ordination. What kind of history will you make?

Archbishop William E. LoriFrom the Archbishop

May 8, 2025

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mass of Thanksgiving for the Election of Pope Leo XIV

Earlier today, the world learned of the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first Pontiff born in the United States. The pundits were not betting on someone from the United States. Evidently, the Holy Spirit was.

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

May 8, 2025

Archbishop Lori celebrates election of Pope Leo XIV

The news of the election of Pope Leo XIV has brought joy to the whole world. In a special way, it has brought joy to the Church in the United States.

Archbishop William E. LoriFrom the Archbishop, Press Release

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