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Archbishop Lori Homily: Group Confirmation with St. Isaac Jogues, St. Ursula, St. Joseph (Fullerton), St. Stephen
June 15, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
The Spirit Jesus came into the world – and he now comes into your lives – to free you from everything that could hold you back from friendship with God and friendship with others.
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Archbishop Lori Homily: Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 15, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
Our faith teaches us that Jesus had a human heart. His heart is the living sign of God’s infinitely generous and merciful love.
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Archbishop Lori Homily: Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 11, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
Today we place the Church in the United States, and this nation we love, into the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Archbishop Lori Homily: Solemnity of Corpus Christi
June 8, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
In the year ahead, let us resolve to move ahead – boldly, resolutely, faithfully, and yes, humbly. Vivat Jesus!
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Archbishop Lori Homily: Address to the State Deputies
June 8, 2026Archbishop William E. Lori
And as America observes its 250th anniversary, pray that it will always be “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Vivat Jesus!
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, June 15th, 2026 at 11:01am

What does it take to become a Catholic priest?

For Deacon Matthew Kirby, the answer has been years of prayer, study and formation. As he prepares for priestly ordination, he reflects on the journey that brought him here.

Read his story:
https://catholicreview.org/deacon-kirbys-path-to-priesthood-is-a-journey-of-faith-and-learning/
Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain five men to the priesthood June 20 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. The following is a profile of one of those future priests. New profiles of the other new priests will be added to the Catholic Review site daily from June 14 to June 18. B'more Vocations

Deacon Kirby’s path to priesthood is a journey of faith and learning - Catholic Review

Deacon Stephen Kirby was in fifth grade when he first thought it would be “cool” to be a priest. The fourth of seven children, Deacon Kirby and his family were active members at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park where he was an altar boy and in the youth choir.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, June 15th, 2026 at 10:03am

At exactly 10:46 a.m., a Baltimore priest received a phone call that would change his life.

What followed was a moment of surprise, discernment and a new chapter of service in the Catholic Church.

Read the story behind the call:
https://catholicreview.org/called-at-1046-a-m/

William E. Lori will ordain five men to the priesthood June 20 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. The following is a profile of one of those future priests. New profiles of the other new priests will be added to the Catholic Review site daily from June 14 to June 18. B'more Vocations

Called at 10:46 a.m. - Catholic Review

Deacon Robert L. “Tre” Bart says what inspired him to consider the priesthood is “a short question with a long answer.”

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSunday, June 14th, 2026 at 4:05pm

🙏✨ Last Sunday was a beautiful day of grace at Our Lady of Fatima Parish as young parishioners received their First Holy Communion.

Surrounded by their families, friends, and parish community, these children encountered Jesus in the Eucharist in a special way for the first time. We join in celebrating this important milestone in their faith journey and pray that they will continue to grow in their love for Christ and His Church.

Congratulations to our First Communicants and their families. May the joy of this sacred day remain in your hearts always.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, June 13th, 2026 at 2:01pm

With joyful hearts, we celebrate newly ordained transitional Deacon Michael Moore as he reflects on his journey of faith, his call to serve the Church, and the final steps toward the priesthood.

His witness is a beautiful reminder of the power of saying “yes” to God’s call and trusting in where the Lord leads. Please continue to pray for Deacon Michael and all our transitional deacons as they continue their journey toward the priesthood and faithful service to the Church. 🙏

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreFriday, June 12th, 2026 at 7:04pm

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop F. Richard Spencer, a 75-year-old former priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore who served as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese for U.S. Military Services since 2010.