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Father Francis ‘Fritz’ Gollery welcomed back to priesthood after nearly 50 years

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mass of Remembrance
November 19, 2024Archbishop William E. Lori
Just as loving families keep alive the memory of those who have died, let us continue to cherish the memory of these our deceased brothers – remembering gratefully what the Lord enabled them to accomplish, remembering that we build on what they have left us, thanking God for their lives and their priesthood.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Life is Beautiful Mass
November 17, 2024Archbishop William E. Lori
For now we pray that we, all of us, may shine with that same splendor as we bear witness to the beauty, goodness, and dignity of human life from the moment of conception until natural death, and by our love of mother and child and our love of the sick and frail elderly, win many hearts and minds to the proposition that life is beautiful If we do so, we will have every confidence that on the day of judgment Jesus with say to us, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
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Religious Profession of Sr. Amanda Marie de Jesus, l.s.p.
November 17, 2024Archbishop William E. Lori
What a joy it is to gather with you on this holy and happy day when Sr. Amanda professes the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty, obedience, and hospitality especially for the poor and elderly. It is a joy for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that the Spirit of the Lord has been at work in your heart, Sr. Amanda, and in the hearts of those here present and many others who have walked with you on your vocational journey.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 11, 2024Archbishop William E. Lori
What we hide from ourselves in darkness, the Lord Jesus brings to light, not to shame us or to make us feel bad but to renew, repair, and rebuild us, so that the glory shining on his face might shine from deep within us.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Priests’ Convocation
November 9, 2024Archbishop William E. Lori
In the graces of Holy Orders, we were urged configure ourselves to the Christ who came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life in love.
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Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation.

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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 BaltimoreThursday, November 21st, 2024 at 6:01pm

A sweet treat at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Severna Park, MD!
Starting at 11a.m. you and your family will enjoy great food from our Food Truck vendors, shop dozens of handmade crafters and artists, and religious items.
Be on the lookout for Santa outside. Parents may take photos of their children with Santa for a donation.
At 12p.m. Larsen Field will welcome the ponies! Pony rides for the kids are free; donations appreciated. At 1p.m. our petting zoo opens!

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreThursday, November 21st, 2024 at 2:00pm

When I compose a column, I pick a theme and develop it. This column is different. It’s more like a few “overseas dispatches.” Not inappropriate, I hope. After all, I am spending October overseas. https://catholicreview.org/overseas-dispatches/ #AbpLori

Overseas dispatches - Catholic Review

Participating in prayerful discussions with people from all over the world, I experienced many different perspectives and cultural expressions coupled with a common love for Christ, for the faith and for the Church.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreWednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 2:00pm

The Archdiocese of Baltimore will be publicizing/advertising all the upcoming Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses in some local media outlets. We need an accurate list from your parishes/churches for celebration dates and times. We are on a quick deadline – so please have Mass times submitted as soon as you can – the form below will close on December 6

https://tinyurl.com/24AOBCMS

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, November 19th, 2024 at 6:00pm

Looking back on their decades of priestly ministry, the two longest-serving priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore are grateful for the opportunities to serve people at some of the most important moments in life – whether they be happy times such as marriages and baptisms or more difficult times of sickness, loss and death.

Archdiocesan priests mark milestone jubilees - Catholic Review

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, November 19th, 2024 at 4:01pm

Almost exactly 50 years after Father Francis “Fritz” Gollery received permission to leave the priesthood, the 86-year-old clergyman has been reinstated as a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. https://catholicreview.org/father-francis-fritz-gollery-welcomed-back-to-priesthood-after-nearly-50-years/ B'more Vocations

Father Francis ‘Fritz’ Gollery welcomed back to priesthood after nearly 50 years - Catholic Review

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreTuesday, November 19th, 2024 at 2:00pm

Únase a nosotros para celebrar los 500 años del milagro de la virgen de Guadalupe.

El 7 de diciembre, a las 12:00p.m. en la Catedral de María Nuestra Reina.

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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mass of Remembrance

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Life is Beautiful Mass

Religious Profession of Sr. Amanda Marie de Jesus, l.s.p.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Priests’ Convocation

The Pope Video - November

Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation.

Child Protection, Accountability and Transparency

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