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Parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore Join Pope Francis in Celebrating Immaculate Heart of Mary Sunday, October 13

Archbishop William Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, invited Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to offer special prayers and devotions to Mary on Sunday, October 13, the day Pope Francis will consecrate the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Holy Father’s prayer on Sunday will be part of a two-day celebration of Mary during […]

Moving: I think I’m over it

After living at my parents’ house for two months, I was sure the boys would have a difficult transition to our new home. We were leaving behind wonderful home-cooked meals by Grandma, woodworking and cookie baking with Grandpa, and knowing there was always someone to talk to or play with. Did

Respect Life Mass

I. Introduction A few weeks ago, I was about to enter St. Theresa’s Church in Trumbull, Connecticut, for the installation of my successor as Bishop of Bridgeport, when I received an urgent email from my Communications Director here in Baltimore. He said that the Pope had given an interview to America magazine, that it was […]

Deacon Convocation

I. Introduction Dear brother Deacons, and dear friends in Christ, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, in which we are all privileged to serve, is distinguished for many reasons. But perhaps the most distinguishing reason of all is that saints have come from this local Church: our brothers and sisters in the Faith who have “fought the […]

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