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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Feast of St. Scholastica, Saint John Paul II Seminary

Just as St. Scholastica prayed with and for her brother St. Benedict, so too may she intercede for all of us on our lifelong journey of being formed in the likeness of Christ and of striving to bring about blessed order in the Church we love so dearly. May God bless us and keep us always in his love!

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Black History Month Mass

History is important. It matters. Black History matters. It is important to know about the lives of people who lived before us. To know what they faced. To know how they struggled. To know the heroes. Black History Month is designed to help us do that –whether you are in elementary school, high school, or beyond.

“This is a moment to reflect on the struggle for racial justice and equality that he championed, and indeed the way he championed that cause.” – Archbishop William E. Lori on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – 2025

Today our nation pauses to celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a moment to reflect on the struggle for racial justice and equality that he championed, and indeed the way he championed that cause.

The Braca Family’s Immediate Sense of Belonging at Archbishop Borders School

As Roxanne Fiddler, Director of the Archdiocese’s Partners in Excellence (PIE) Scholarship Program, and I made our way into Archbishop Borders School, located in the vibrant Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore, the energy of the school was immediately noticeable. As we entered, friendly staff welcomed us with smiles, and the colorful student artwork that lined the […]

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Baptism of the Lord, Installation of Father Andy Aaron

Your pastorate is named Resurrection – St. Paul. Together – pastor and parishioners – may you bear witness to the new and risen life that is ours by baptism in water and the Spirit, and like St. Paul may you be intrepid missionaries here in Howard County for the glory of God and the sanctification of his people! May God bless you, Father Aaron, together with your pastorate family, and keep you always in his love!

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