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Breaking barriers

September 30, 2014

My house is a maze of gates and obstacles so complex that the CIA should be stopping by for security tips. I have contrived the perfect geometrical configuration with my ottoman and double stroller to keep Leo from climbing upstairs. There is a complicated system of locks for just about

U.S. Department of Education bestows Blue Ribbon status on three Archdiocese of Baltimore schools

Catholic Review

September 30, 2014

News

The schools will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., Nov. 10-11.

Archbishop William E. Lori addresses those gathered for the sixth annual Gala Celebrating Catholic Education Sept. 27 at the Baltimore Convention Center. (Tom McCarthy Jr. | CR Staff)|

Gala celebrates education, $140 million in capital campaign

Paul McMullen

September 29, 2014

Giving, Local News, News, Schools

Archbishop William E. Lori announced that the capital campaign, “Embracing Our Mission, Shaping Our Future,” raised $140 million.

Ms. Fulwiler goes to Washington (and so do I)

Catholic Review

September 29, 2014

News

Every single time I drive into Washington, D.C., I get miserably lost or trapped in a huge traffic jam or both. It’s a fabulous city, full of culture and history. But you have to get there. And then you have to find your way out.No matter how many times my father

Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz

Archbishop William E. Lori

September 28, 2014

Archbishop Lori Homily

Introduction What a joy to be with you this afternoon at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen to celebrate the feast day of two Filipino saints: San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calunsgod (kuh LUN sud). Warmest thanks to Dr. Ruben Ballesteros and Father Pete Literal for kindly inviting me to lead and take part […]

Wedding Jubilee Celebration

Archbishop William E. Lori

September 28, 2014

Archbishop Lori Homily

Spanish Below Introduction Happy anniversary! In this 225th anniversary year of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, I wanted to strengthen the tradition of celebrating wedding jubilees here in this Cathedral dedicated to Mary Our Queen. What a joy it is to see so many of you gathered from all parts of the Archdiocese to give thanks […]

To honor patron saint, people of Barcelona build human towers

Catholic Review

September 27, 2014

News

In Barcelona, Spain, people gather in late September for the festival La Mercè in honor of the city’s patron saint.

Movie Review: The Song

Catholic Review

September 26, 2014

News

Jed King (Alan Powell of the Christian rock band Anthem Lights) is a singer-songwriter looking for his big break.

Catholic Review Column: Masterpieces of God’s Creation

Archbishop William E. Lori

September 25, 2014

Archbishop Lori Homily

Next Sunday, our church will celebrate Respect Life Sunday. It is the official beginning of our observance of Respect Life Month, whose theme this year is “Each of Us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation.” This theme reflects what we, as Catholics, believe: “When God created each of us, he did so with precision and […]

In homily, pope compares vain Christians to soap bubbles, peacocks

Catholic Review

September 25, 2014

News

As fleeting as soap bubbles and showy as peacocks, conceited Christians are building their lives on lies and their faith on shifting sands, Pope Francis said.