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Pope extends special Year of Mercy provisions on confession

November 21, 2016

Pope Francis formally gave all priests permanent permission to grant absolution to those who confess to having procured an abortion.

Knights of Columbus warm 1,700 Baltimore children with new winter coats

Catholic Review

November 21, 2016

Knights of Columbus, News

A day after a cold front blew into the region, the Maryland Knights of Columbus lessened the impact of that seasonal change for children.

A Thanksgiving to Remember (and a Lesson in Gratitude)

Catholic Review

November 21, 2016

News

It was just days before Thanksgiving. We had been waiting for months and months to find out when we would travel to bring our baby boy home from China.We had been matched with him in early January, and he had turned 2 just weeks earlier—without us. I was starting to

Solemnity of Christ the King 2016; Knights of Columbus Mid-Year Meeting

Archbishop William E. Lori

November 20, 2016

Archbishop Lori Homily

I. Introduction A. This morning, in Rome, Pope Francis concluded the Year of Mercy; here in Orlando, in closest union with the Successor of Peter, we, the family of the Knights of Columbus, also conclude the Year of Mercy. B. We do so with deep gratitude to God, the Father of Mercies, for the many […]

Mary Queen and Mother of Mercy; Knights of Columbus Mid-Year Meeting

Archbishop William E. Lori

November 19, 2016

Archbishop Lori Homily

I. Introduction: Queen of Mercy A. Tomorrow we shall celebrate the Feast of Christ the King…Jesus our merciful King. We shall celebrate how, through the Blood of the Cross, mercy triumphed over sin and life triumphed over death. And we shall pay our homage to the Lord and King of heaven and earth. B. In […]

Knights of Columbus, Mid-Year Meeting Address

Archbishop William E. Lori

November 19, 2016

Archbishop Lori Homily

I. Introduction A. Good afternoon, brother knights! During the last day and a half, we have had serious discussions principally centering on the future of the Order, a future that is driven in large measure by our effectiveness and innovation in attracting and recruiting younger members and their families. You have spent much time in […]

Fellowship, fun fills first night of Baltimore Youth Catholic Conference

Catholic Review

November 19, 2016

News

Archbishop Lori encouraged the youths to accept Christ’s offer of a “very beautiful and lasting friendship.”

Ripken helps dedicate Babe Ruth Field at Gibbons Commons

Catholic Review

November 18, 2016

News

Cal Ripken Jr. joined hundreds Nov. 17 for the dedication of the new Babe Ruth Field at Gibbons Commons in Baltimore.

Catholic high schools earn multiple fall sports titles

Catholic Review

November 18, 2016

News

An emerging power and a revived one were among the highlights of the fall high school sports season in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Archbishop Lori to Hand Out 1,700 New Coats to Students in Baltimore City Catholic Schools, Head Start Programs Monday at 10 A.M.

Sean Caine

November 17, 2016

Press Release

Monday, November 21st, at 10 a.m. at Ss. James & John Catholic School,1012 Somerset Street in East Baltimore, Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, and local members of the Knights of Columbus will hand out 1,700 new winter coats to students from Ss. James and John and three other Catholic schools serving children in […]