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Archbishop Lori Homily

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 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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September 21, 2015

Feast of St. Matthew – Knights of Columbus Board Meeting 2015

Introduction In Rome, not far from the Pantheon, there is a church called San Luigi dei Francesi. There is always a crowd in there, converged in front of the side chapel closest to the sanctuary on the left-hand side of the church. That chapel is known as the Contarelli Chapel. In it are three masterpieces...
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September 20, 2015

25th Sunday B – Knights of Columbus Board Meeting

Introduction Today’s Scripture readings speak about the virtue of humility. And that’s not a bad thing, considering that we are about to welcome a Pope whose way of living the virtue of humility has won over many people. Perhaps we can take our cue from his motto which, in English means something like this: I’ve...
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September 18, 2015

Religious Liberty as a Cornerstone of Human Dignity

Introduction Thank you, President Garvey, Judge Starr, and Dr. Farr. My warmest thanks to all who have organized this summit on religious freedom in these days just prior to the visit of Pope Francis to the United States. Speaking of Pope Francis, let me begin these reflections on religious liberty as a cornerstone of human...
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