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...Read More

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,...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More