Page 691 – Archdiocese of Baltimore

September 22, 2015

Pope Francis defended his position on the economy, the environment and other social issues as faithful repetitions of the basic Catholic social doctrine.

Shepherd One lands in the United States, Archbishop Lori helps welcome pope

September 22, 2015

Archbishop William E. Lori

The papal planes touches down in Washington, D.C. on the first of three stops of Pope Francis’ apostolic journey of love and mercy.

Feast of St. Matthew – Knights of Columbus Board Meeting 2015

Archbishop Lori Homily

Introduction In Rome, not far from the Pantheon, there is a church called San Luigi dei Francesi. There is always a crowd in there, converged in front of the side chapel closest to the sanctuary on the left-hand side of the church. That chapel is known as the Contarelli Chapel. In it are three masterpieces […]

A former correctional officer

Visiting the imprisoned: Baltimore ministry mirrors papal example

Erik Zygmont

Ministry, News, Prison Ministry

Modeling the pope’s example, prison ministry is a priority in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Pope visits Fidel Castro before formal meeting with Cuba’s president

Pope Francis took time after Sunday Mass to visit Cuba’s ailing former leader, Fidel Castro.

Pope urges Cuba’s youths, consecrated people to love and hope

Pope Francis thanked women religious who dedicate themselves with love to caring for people the world ignores.

Faith, family, sacrifice: Hispanics celebrate spiritual heritage in Archdiocese of Baltimore

Spanish-speaking parishioners from across the archdiocese gathered in Baltimore to celebrate faith and culture.

St. Ursula, the Knights of Columbus and Wile E. Coyote

Random thoughts from day two of the Pilgrimage of Love and Mercy, AKA Feet for Francis:It was a most interesting morning of Sept. 21 in Parkville. Climbed out of my sleeping bag at 6 a.m. and shuffled a few steps in the dark to the edge of the choir loft

A Little Pope-ourri

Archbishop William E. Lori

Pope Francis lands in Maryland Tuesday evening, and we will continue to pray for our Holy Father and his visit to our nation. Both of our boys want to meet him, but no one in our family will be shaking the Pope’s hand.This morning as we were driving to school, I

25th Sunday B – Knights of Columbus Board Meeting

September 20, 2015

Archbishop Lori Homily

Introduction Today’s Scripture readings speak about the virtue of humility. And that’s not a bad thing, considering that we are about to welcome a Pope whose way of living the virtue of humility has won over many people. Perhaps we can take our cue from his motto which, in English means something like this: I’ve […]

Countdown to the visit of Pope Francis: Part 4: Hearing the Holy Father’s message

September 20, 2015