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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 BaltimoreTuesday, September 15th, 2026 at 4:01pm
The Archdiocese of Baltimore mourns the death of Deacon Wayne Matthews, who died Aug. 28 at the age of 81.

Through his faithful ministry, Deacon Matthews strengthened parish life and helped expand outreach programs across Western Maryland, touching the lives of many through his service to the Church and his community.

We give thanks to God for his life and ministry and ask for prayers for the repose of his soul and for comfort for all who mourn his passing.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. 🙏

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Deacon Wayne Matthews, longtime church leader and scientist, dies at 81 - Catholic Review
Deacon Wayne Matthews, whose ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore strengthened parish life and expanded outreach programs across Western Maryland, died Aug. 28 at age 81.
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, September 15th, 2026 at 2:01pm
Today we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. 📿

Our Mother, pray for us. 🙏
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, September 14th, 2026 at 6:01pm
A spirit of gratitude and joy filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sept. 9, as the Archdiocese of Baltimore gathered for solemn lauds, or morning prayer.

Archbishop William E. Lori presented papal honors from Pope Leo XIV to 21 members of the Archdiocese’s clergy, religious and laity, recognizing their faithful service to the Church and the people of God.

Please join us in praying for these faithful servants and giving thanks for their witness to Christ and his Church. 🙏

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21 receive papal honors - Catholic Review
A sense of joy filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sept. 9. As family and friends applauded and cheered, Archbishop William E. Lori, himself smiling brightly, bestowed honors from Pope Leo XIV to 21 members of the laity, clergy and religious of the...
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, September 14th, 2026 at 2:01pm
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. ✝️
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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSunday, September 13th, 2026 at 2:00pm
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September 10-17

Special Re-Release Includes an Exclusive Sneak Peek at Gibson’s
Highly Anticipated Epic The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One,
Opening in Theatres May 6, 2027

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSaturday, September 12th, 2026 at 2:00pm
Join Us for the PIE Breakfast — Partners in Excellence 🙏

You're invited to a special breakfast celebrating the gift of Catholic education and the students whose futures are being transformed through the Partners in Excellence (PIE) scholarship program.

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD

Hear inspiring stories of the children whose lives have been changed through access to a Catholic school education, and learn how you can help make that opportunity possible for even more students.

👉 https://www.pieschools.org/breakfast/

We hope you'll join us!
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