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April 7, 2025

I’m happy to be with all of you today and on this occasion to install Father Uju as your pastor, assisted in this role by Father Obinna. Let’s express our thanks to these great priests who have already become a part of your parish community and who are dedicating themselves to lead St. Francis Xavier, the oldest Black Catholic parishes in the United States, into a future full of hope. Thank you, dear brothers!

Archbishop William E. Lori (Kevin J. Parks/Catholic Review)

Archbishop Lori’s Remarks – Dinner in Honor of Msgr. Andrew Baker

April 7, 2025

From the Archbishop

Let me just say, Msgr. Baker, what an honor it has been to work closely with you, and how indebted all of us are for your leadership in priestly formation. Most of all, you model in your own life what seek to instill in the lives of future priests, and for that reason the work you have done this past decade will live on here at the Mount and far beyond, ad multos annos!

Archbishop William E. Lori (Kevin J. Parks/Catholic Review)

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: St. Andrew Dinner, 5th Sunday of Lent

April 6, 2025

This event is named to recall how Jesus called the fishermen Andrew and his brother Simon. When the Lord called, they dropped their nets, left everything, & followed him.

An attendee prays between keynote speakers at the 2025 Catholic Men's Fellowship Conference, a day of inspiration for hundreds from around the Archdiocese of Baltimore April 5 at St. Joseph Church in Fullerton. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Maryland, Saturday 4th Week of Lent

April 6, 2025

“Standing” has something to do with bearing witness. It means being a stand-up Catholic Christian a man of unwavering integrity, reliability, loyalty, and faithfulness. Those are qualities that make for a good husband and father but these qualities also equip you to be the Lord’s witnesses in the world, to stand up for your faith when it is under attack, to be ready to explain who Jesus is and why you follow him, and why it is you are part of his Body, the Church.

Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools

Notre Dame’s ACE Teaching Fellows to Serve in Baltimore Catholic Schools Through New Partnership

April 2, 2025

Baltimore, MD — The Archdiocese of Baltimore (AoB) and the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at the University of Notre Dame have announced a new partnership that will bring four ACE Teaching Fellows to Catholic schools across Baltimore. This collaboration strengthens the Archdiocese’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and faith-based education, while advancing ACE’s mission […]

Catholic Charities names new executive director

March 28, 2025

Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, announced today the appointment of David W. Kinkopf as the next Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore.

Experience Bach’s St. John Passion at the Baltimore Basilica This Palm Sunday

March 27, 2025

Baltimore, MD – The Basilica of the Assumption is hosting a profound musical journey this Palm Sunday, April 13, at 3:30PM with a stirring performance of J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion. Set in America’s First Cathedral, this deeply moving work brings Bach’s expressive arias, chorales, and choruses to life, recounting the story of Christ’s Passion. […]

Statement on William “Bill” Mannion

March 27, 2025

On March 24, 2025, Baltimore County announced that William “Bill” Mannion was arrested and charged with second degree child abuse and multiple sex offenses. Mannion, a former priest, left ministry in May of 1998 and his priestly faculties, or ability to act publicly as a priest, were removed for reasons unrelated to child abuse. He […]

Archbishop William E. Lori (Kevin J. Parks/Catholic Review)

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 3rd Sunday of Lent

March 24, 2025

The Scripture readings for this Third Sunday of Lent draw a sharp contrast between the burning bush Moses encountered in the desert, and the fig tree Jesus describes in his parable. One is brimming with life. The other is alive but fruitless. Let us take a second look at the burning bush and barren the fig tree, and take to heart the message they convey.

Archdiocese of Baltimore announces Medal of Honor recipients

March 21, 2025