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Local schools decorate snow globes for charity

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Archdiocese agrees not to use charitable immunity in bankruptcy case

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ROSARY ARMY-NAVY GAME

Archbishop Lori, Knights of Columbus lead rosary at 126th Army-Navy game

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Archbishop William E. Lori sprinkles holy water on the restored historic church at St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor

Historic church restored in Frederick County

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Vespers and Donor Reception
December 17, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
So perhaps what we need for the balance of Advent is a simple little formula for welcoming the Lord, a few simple bywords we can refer to at will . . . so here they are: Let us welcome the Lord with open hearts, open minds, and open arms.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 3rd Sunday of Advent 2025
December 15, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
This is the joy of Gaudete Sunday: that nothing in our lives, not our worst instinct, not our gravest sin, not our most secret thought —nothing is outside the purview of the Redeemer’s healing love, and the Lord never grows tired of working with us and in us.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Feast of St. Juan Diego, Vespers & Donor Reception
December 10, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Juan Diego’s encounter with Mary speaks to us, nearly 500 years later. Mary’s tender words to Juan give us confidence amid the storms of life.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2025
December 10, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Perhaps that is how we should think of tonight’s feast of the Immaculate Conception: the dawning of salvation amid the night of sin and death.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 2nd Sunday of Advent, Church Blessing at St. Joseph-on-Carrolton Manor
December 8, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
The newly renovated church is a metaphor of our Advent journey. Like our reading from Isaiah, it is a link to times past, indeed, to the original church built on land that once belonged to Charles Carroll.
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“We are called to be a light brightly visible, not to proclaim ourselves but to proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord.”
– Archbishop William E. Lori

Archbishop William E. Lori offers his homily during the opening Mass of the 136th Supreme Convention of the Knight of Columbus at the Baltimore Convention Center August 7. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreFriday, December 19th, 2025 at 4:00pm

St. Mary’s Angelus – Books & Gifts

Discover a warm and welcoming place to shop for Catholic books, gifts, jewelry, and seasonal items — perfect for faith-filled giving this Christmas!

Located at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Parish
1021 St Marys Rd, Pylesville, MD 21132
Open after weekend Masses: 9:00–9:30 AM & 11:30–12:00 PM
1st Tuesday of each month: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Or visit by appointment — call (410) 879-4015.

Support a local Catholic store and find something meaningful for your home, your parish, and your loved ones this season.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreFriday, December 19th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Jesus is the fulfilment of God's promise to bring salvation to all the world. Let's thank God for his mercy--and also pray that we can be a center of sharing his love with others. #OAntiphons

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreFriday, December 19th, 2025 at 12:00pm

If you need a little inspiration for this photo challenge, look up the literal meaning of the word "Bethlehem." You're creative, AoB friends - you'll think of something.