“You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.” Jesus proclaimed, – upon you, Peter, upon the rock of your faith – I will build my Church How privileged some have been to hear this singular gospel proclaimed at the very entrance to Peter’s tomb in his Basilica in Rome, the main...Read More

At this somewhat melancholic time of year as darkness increasingly replaces sunlight and chill gives way to frost and cold, the Church—now for nearly 1,300 years—has chosen to remind us of what one day awaits us all: death and judgment. But she does so in a very hope-filled and positive way.  Tomorrow All Souls Day...Read More

We are in the midst of the Year for Priests and with reference to today’s second reading, we embrace the Word of God this afternoon to honor the priesthood of Jesus Christ, to give thanks for the priesthood of Jesus Christ, to pray for the priesthood of Jesus Christ. The letter to the Hebrews paints...Read More

My thanks to the Baltimore chapter of the Catholic Medical Association for choosing our beautiful Basilica of the Assumption to celebrate their annual White Mass. My special thanks to the Chapter and Dr. Marie Boursiquot, your President, for inviting me to lead you in the Eucharist and I welcome and greet all of you, especially...Read More

This is a day filled with emotion and meaning for all of us, and not least for the  All Saints Sisters of the Poor and for Father Warren Tanghe, up to now their chaplain. After years of honest and intense prayer, study, reflection and discussion, Father Tanghe and ten sisters of the community will today...Read More

It is an honor and pleasure for me to offer some modest reflections on “Nuclear Weapons and Moral Questions:  The Path to Zero.” I am grateful to General Kevin Chilton and the U.S. Strategic Command for hosting this first annual Deterrence Symposium and for inviting me to be part of this impressive gathering. I have...Read More

An ancient homily, probably from the 2nd century and reflecting upon the depressing mood, the tangible grief that enveloped the hearts of the apostles hours after the death and burial of Jesus says of Holy Saturday: Something strange is happening—there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The whole earth...Read More

  Welcome to all you good People of God from throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore who come to show your respect and gratitude to your priests, and participate in the ancient rite of the Chrism Mass. May I begin by welcoming with a grateful heart on behalf of all of us our former shepherd, Cardinal...Read More