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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Installation of Father Michael Rubeling, Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
June 30, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Through the intercession of St. Peter and St. Paul, may your pastor continue to lead with fidelity and joy and may this pastorate continue to grow and flourish in God’s abundant grace!
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Conferral of Candidacy
June 30, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
This evening, on the eve of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, I have the joy and privilege of conferring candidacy upon Nicolas and Jordan who will soon depart for the Eternal City to continue their priestly formation.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: USCCB Special Assembly
June 21, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
As bishops, we do indeed live with the public/private divide every day. But to help us do so well and wisely, the reading from 2nd Corinthians and the Gospel of Matthew present two vices for us to avoid and two virtues for us to embrace.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mass for the Preservation of Peace & Justice
June 12, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
We gather today in a spirit of deep gratitude and with no small amount of urgency. We are grateful for the faithful and persevering work of Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities, & the Society of St. Vincent de Paul—organizations that don’t just provide aid, but witness to the love of Christ in the flesh.
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June 12, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Los obispos de Estados Unidos estamos muy agradecidos con Catholic Relief Services, Caridades Católicas y la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl por encarnar el amor de Cristo a través de su servicio a los pobres y des-pla-zados.
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 8:04pm

Flames raced up the steeple—fortunately firefighters acted quickly and contained the blaze before it ever reached the main sanctuary. Miraculously, no one was injured, and much of the chapel was spared thanks to closed doors and fast response teams

St. Rita isn’t just a place of worship—it’s a vital community hub. 🙏 Please keep St. Rita and its mission close in your thoughts tonight. Our Lady of Hope Parish StRita CasciaDundalk

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Two-alarm fire damages St. Rita Church - Catholic Review

The fire began around 2:30 p.m. Parish leaders believe it may have been caused by a lightning strike, though the cause has not yet been confirmed. While no one was injured, flames and water left visible damage to several parts of the building, including the reconciliation room, vestibule, downstairs...

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 5:05pm

Thank you to Baltimore County Fire Fighters on their response to the fire out break at StRita CasciaDundalk during today’s extreme storm. Thankfully, the fire has been extinguished and no one was injured. Damage to the building is now being assessed. We pray for the area community and parishioners of Our Lady of Hope/St. Rita Church and all who worship there.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 2:01pm

🎓👏 Congratulations to the Class of 2025! A total of 2,156 seniors have graduated from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, celebrating their faith, hard work, and dedication. As they step into the next chapter of their journey, we pray they continue to shine as leaders grounded in Christ’s love. 🌟

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2,156 seniors graduate from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore - Catholic Review

At the end of the 2024-25 academic year, 2,156 seniors graduated from 17 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, June 30th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Quo Vadis is a four day encounter hosted by the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to help young men grow as disciples of Jesus by learning how to pray, growing in fraternity, and pursuing a deeper relationship with Jesus.
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https://www.archbalt.org/vocations/quo-vadis/