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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Chrism Mass 2025
April 16, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we re-affirm our trust and hope in the saving power of the Church’s sacraments, in Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick, together with Holy Matrimony, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and above all, the Most Holy Eucharist.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Palm Sunday 2025
April 14, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Then as now the crowds are fickle in their enthusiasms. Let us not be swept away by any earthly enthusiasm but anchored in supernatural hope. Let us walk the way of the Cross in resolute hope, the only way that leads to Resurrection and eternal life.
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Archbishop Lori’s Remarks: Completion of the Interior of the Brick Chapel
April 14, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Let the unlocking of the chapel and our entry into its interior be for us an expression of hope, hope for the endurance of religious liberty, now and always.
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Archbishop Lori’s Message on Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the next Bishop of Providence, Rhode Island
April 8, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Today it was announced that Pope Francis has appointed Baltimore’s Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., as the next Bishop of Providence Rhode Island. He will be installed as Bishop of Providence on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Installation of Fr. Uju, 5th Sunday of Lent
April 7, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
I’m happy to be with all of you today and on this occasion to install Father Uju as your pastor, assisted in this role by Father Obinna. Let’s express our thanks to these great priests who have already become a part of your parish community and who are dedicating themselves to lead St. Francis Xavier, the oldest Black Catholic parishes in the United States, into a future full of hope. Thank you, dear brothers!
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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 BaltimoreWednesday, April 16th, 2025 at 2:00pm

"There was something about Jesus that no one could figure out. Who was he? And where did he come from? Even those who were confused sensed somewhere deep down that Jesus was the most consequential person that had ever met and that one way or another he demanded a decision from each of them." - #AbpLori

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Archbishop Lori's Homily: Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Maryland, Saturday 4th Week of Lent - Archdiocese of Baltimore

“Standing” has something to do with bearing witness. It means being a stand-up Catholic Christian a man of unwavering integrity.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, April 15th, 2025 at 4:52pm

Chrism is used to anoint in baptism and confirmation, as well as for ordination to the diaconate or priesthood.

Archdiocese of Baltimore's chrism Mass focuses on hope in jubilee year - Catholic Review

The chrism Mass is traditionally held in the archdiocese on the Monday of Holy Week. The scheduling allows priests to be with their people in their own parishes for the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper and other liturgies of the Triduum.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, April 15th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Baltimore’s Catholic Church is welcoming more than 775 new Catholics into the Church this Easter. Recently at Saints Phillips and James Church, its candidates and sponsors continued to prepare for the special day. https://philipandjames.org/

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, April 14th, 2025 at 8:30pm

Chrism Mass is a time when the bishops, along with his priests, gather to renew their commitment to priestly service and to bless the holy oils used in the sacraments of #Baptism, #Confirmation, #HolyOrders and #Anointing of the sick.

More than 1500 people attended Cathedral of Mary Our Queen including more than 290 local clergy and 40 religious.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, April 14th, 2025 at 2:00pm

The Annual Homeschool Mass with Archbishop William Lori will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 29 at St. Gabriel in Woodlawn. Families can register here: https://bit.ly/AOB-HomeschoolMass-2025.

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Get tickets online for Homeschool Mass 4-29-25 here.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSunday, April 13th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Today, the Sexton’s Lodge Café at the Baltimore Basilica - America's First Cathedral is celebrating its one-year anniversary as a beacon of hospitality, service, and community in the heart of Baltimore City. Since its opening, the Café has embodied the Basilica’s mission of evangelization and outreach, welcoming all with free coffee, pastries, and fellowship.
Thank you for all youre great work #BaltimoreBasilica!

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FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Chrism Mass 2025

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Palm Sunday 2025

Archbishop Lori’s Remarks: Completion of the Interior of the Brick Chapel

Archbishop Lori’s Message on Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the next Bishop of Providence, Rhode Island

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Installation of Fr. Uju, 5th Sunday of Lent

The Pope Video -April

“Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.”

Child Protection, Accountability and Transparency

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