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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 BaltimoreMonday, May 18th, 2026 at 6:01pm
Congratulations once again to the 12 men ordained as transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of Baltimore! 🙏

It was a joyful day for our local Church as family, friends and faithful from across the Archdiocese gathered to celebrate this important step toward the priesthood. ✨

If you weren’t able to be there in person, watch the beautiful procession into the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen here.

Know one of our new transitional deacons? Give them a shout out in the comments and keep them in your prayers as they continue their journey toward the priesthood! 💙
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, May 18th, 2026 at 5:00pm
What a joyful day for the Archdiocese of Baltimore! 🙏✨

Surrounded by nearly 1,900 faithful, family members, clergy and friends, 12 men were ordained to the transitional diaconate by Archbishop William E. Lori at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

Their ordination marks the final step before their anticipated ordination to the priesthood next year — a powerful moment for our local Church and a reminder that God continues to call men to serve His people. 💙

Please join us in congratulating our new transitional deacons and keeping them in your prayers as they continue their journey toward the priesthood. ⛪️

Read more: https://catholicreview.org/archbishop-lori-ordains-12-transitional-deacons/ #Deacons #Vocations #LocalNews B'more Vocations
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, May 18th, 2026 at 2:00pm
Is your parish an Annual Appeal All-Star?
Already this April, 26 parishes have earned that distinction, surpassing their goal for the 2026 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries.
Their donors' generosity is already making an incredible impact, strengthening more than 100 ministries that serve people across our Archdiocese every day.
Here are the Annual Appeal All-Star Parishes so far (as of Monday, May 11th):

Holy Family-Davidsonville
$146,491
163%
Our Lady of the Fields (Millersville)
$210,120
158%
Church of the Holy Spirit - Joppa
$29,670
149%
St. Alphonsus Rodriguez - Woodstock
$65,101
140%
St. Peter the Apostle - Oakland
$36,562
138%
St. Joseph - Texas-Cockeysville
$211,032
137%
Immaculate Heart of Mary (Baynesville)
$75,530
133%
St. Joseph - Taneytown
$35,661
132%
St. Ignatius Loyola - Urbana (Frederick)
$121,089
132%
St. Paul - Ellicott City
$86,796
131%
St. John the Evangelist Long Green Valley
$109,876
124%
Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Ellicott City
$136,962
120%
St. Joan of Arc - Aberdeen
$45,360
120%
St. Mark - Catonsville
$89,664
120%
Church of the Resurrection - Ellicott City
$192,603
119%
Our Lady of Grace (Parkton)
$66,442
119%
St. Katharine Drexel
$123,834
118%
St. Mary of the Assumption - Pylesville
$55,091
114%
Sacred Heart - Glyndon
$154,389
112%
St. John the Evangelist - Columbia
$177,602
112%
St. Joseph - Odenton
$76,652
109%
St. Joseph - Sykesville
$136,868
105%
St. Isaac Jogues
$75,358
101%
These parishes are setting the pace, showing what’s possible when a parish comes together in faith and service.
And there is still time to help your parish join them!
Every gift to the Annual Appeal supports more than 100 ministries, serving those in need, strengthening parishes, forming future priests, and bringing the Gospel to life across Maryland.
Your parish can still become an Annual Appeal All-Star.
Help your parish join the All-Stars by making your gift below!
Let’s keep the momentum going.
Thank you!
Make your gift online here ➡️ https://www.archbalt.org/give
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSunday, May 17th, 2026 at 2:00pm
Today, we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord — the glorious moment Christ ascended into heaven and opened the way for us to share in eternal life. 🙏

As Jesus commissioned His disciples to go forth and share the Gospel, may we also be renewed in our mission to live our faith with hope, courage, and joy. ✝️

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” — Matthew 28:19 ✨

#AscensionOfTheLord #Catholic #Faith
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, May 16th, 2026 at 2:00pm
Today, we joyfully celebrated as Archbishop William E. Lori ordained 12 men to the transitional diaconate at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

This beautiful liturgy marked an important step in their journey toward the priesthood, and we give thanks for their generous “yes” to serving Christ and His Church. Please continue to pray for these newly ordained transitional deacons as they prepare for priestly ordination next year. 🙏
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, May 16th, 2026 at 11:20am
Today, our Archdiocese rejoices as Archbishop William E. Lori ordains 12 men to the transitional diaconate during the 10 a.m. Mass at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

Please join us in praying for these men as they take this sacred step toward the priesthood. May their hearts remain rooted in Christ, their service guided by humility, and their vocations strengthened by the love of the Church.

Thank you for hearing the Lord’s call and responding with courage and faith. The Archdiocese of Baltimore is grateful for your witness.

“Here I am, Lord.” 🙏

#ArchBalt #Catholic #Ordination #TransitionalDeacons #Vocations #PrayForVocations #BaltimoreCatholic

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