Recently I had the pleasure of visiting Stella Maris in Timonium. Operated by the devoted Sisters of Mercy, Stella Maris provides, among other things, hospice care for people who are terminally ill. They do this at both their locations as well as in the homes of patients, putting the needs and comfort of their patients...Read More

Introduction I am very grateful to Father Picarella who has come among you, now some time ago, to begin his service as pastor under challenging circumstances. With your new parish family, Father Dale, I want to thank you for your prayerful spirit, your readiness to listen, and for your pastoral wisdom. May the Lord bless...Read More

Introduction It’s a joy for me to install Msgr. Hilgartner as your new pastor this afternoon. He will build on the wonderful ministry of Msgr. Cook while bringing to his new ministry unique talents and energy. I thank you for welcoming Monsignor Hilgartner so warmly and I look forward to his ministry among you now...Read More

Introduction Let me begin by saying how happy I am to see all of you here this afternoon, those of you who are prepared to be baptized at the Easter Vigil, those of you who are already baptized but now embracing the fullness of the faith, as well as those of you who are finding...Read More

Editor’s note: This column was adapted from Archbishop Lori’s Feb. 13 homily at the Mid-Atlantic Congress in Baltimore. Last week, the Mid-Atlantic Congress took place in Baltimore. It provided an opportunity for clergy and laity serving in leadership positions in dioceses, primarily from the East Coast, to participate in various educational sessions aimed at helping...Read More

O God of all the ages, we invoke your Holy Name as we celebrate the birthday of our First President, George Washington in this historic place graced by his presence. We give you thanks for the courage and wisdom in helping our nation win its independence and in guiding it during its most formative years....Read More

Introduction Good afternoon! I hope you are enjoying the Mid-Atlantic Congress so far! And I am delighted to be with all of you as evening draws near to celebrate this Votive Mass for Evangelization. You may have seen that the Vatican recently issued a new directory or guide for preaching. The headline that went along...Read More

Introduction Pope Francis often urges us to bring the Good News to the margins of society: to those who are poor, sick, homeless, or imprisoned, to victims of natural disasters, and to those who are ostracized. In the same vein, he speaks out against what he calls the “throw-away culture” – the tendency of secular...Read More