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October 24, 2015

The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre – Solemn Eucharistic Liturgy & Ceremony of Investiture

Introduction: The Importance of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle It is a particular joy to celebrate this Mass of Investiture here at Saint Matthew’s Cathedral. This year St. Matthew’s celebrates its 175th anniversary, & with all of you, my friends, I want to congratulate its longtime Rector, Monsignor Ronald Jameson and to thank him...
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October 24, 2015

Holy Sepulchre Investiture – Banquet Remarks

Fresh Eyes Years ago, when I was Cardinal Hickey’s priest-secretary here in Washington, an old friend of mine came to visit me; I hadn’t seen him in years. He was curious about my service to the Cardinal and wanted to see where I worked. I tried to give him some idea about what a priest-secretary...
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October 23, 2015

Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre – Conferral of Promotions and the Vigil Service

Introduction When I was growing up in Southern Indiana, the religious sisters (who had the unenviable task of teaching me & my 50 classmates), made sure we memorized the questions and answers from The Baltimore Catechism. Little did I imagine that I would one day hail from Baltimore and live in the house where the...
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October 18, 2015

150th Anniversary of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Baltimore

Introduction As mentioned at the beginning of Mass, this morning we are celebrating a 150 years of service of the St. Vincent de Paul Society here in Baltimore. It is a pleasure to greet and welcome Father Jack Lombardi, who serves as the Chaplain of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Baltimore, Glenn Falcao,...
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October 17, 2015

Deacon Convocation 2015

Introduction It is providential that we’ve gathered for our semi-annual diaconal convocation on the feast day of the martyr, St. Ignatius of Antioch. Truth to tell, we know little about St. Ignatius’ life except for the letters which he has left us. What we do know is that Ignatius was Bishop of Antioch in Syria....
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October 15, 2015

Blessing of New Chapel: Saint Martin’s Home, Little Sisters of the Poor

Introduction For the past few years, St. Martin’s Home has been under renovation. On one of my first visits to St. Martin’s, Mark Manafo, the CEO of CAM Construction together with the Sisters, gave me an extensive tour of this facility. With their expert guidance, I was able to see how a building, constructed many...
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October 15, 2015

Catholic Review Column: Giving Thanks for Women Religious in the Archdiocese

Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of celebrating the 125th anniversary Mass for the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart, a congregation of women religious founded in Baltimore in 1890. From operating food pantries, day care centers and a school for the deaf, to visiting the sick and counseling married couples, the Mission Helpers go...
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October 10, 2015

125th Anniversary Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart

Introduction: 125 Years of Vowed Service It is always a joy for me to offer Mass here at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen but tonight I have a special reason for rejoicing. We are celebrating the closing Mass of the 125th Anniversary Year of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart. This is a...
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October 10, 2015

Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2015 – Women’s Conference

Introduction I am delighted to have the opportunity to gather with you this morning for the Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference. I would like to thank Jeanne Link and all who organized this important gathering here at Mount Saint Mary’s University, the Mount that is so dear to Our Blessed Lady. May this be a day...
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October 8, 2015

Pope Francis, Renewed Vision of Religious Freedom: International Religious Liberty Award Dinner

Introduction Senator Hatch, Elder Von Keetch, Elder Wilford Anderson, Dean Rasband, Mr. Marcus Faust, and honored guests, it is a pleasure to be with you this evening. I am grateful to the J. Reuben Clark Law Society & the International Center for Law & Religious Studies at Brigham Young University for honoring me with this...
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October 8, 2015

Nostra Aetate 50th Anniversary

Introduction I am very grateful to be with all of in that spirit of friendship and cooperation which characterizes the Jewish and Roman Catholic communities here in Baltimore and far beyond. I wish to thank Art Abramson and indeed the entire Council for all the ways we partner in serving the common good of our...
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October 4, 2015

Respect Life Mass: Every Life Is Worth Living 2015

Introduction While in the United States, Pope Francis often spoke about the family. More than once he referred to today’s reading from the book of Genesis which teaches us that marriage and family are at the heart of God’s plan. The Pope speaks with great love and understanding of mothers and fathers who share a...
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