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Archbishop William E. Lori

Archbishop William E. Lori was installed as the 16th Archbishop of Baltimore May 16, 2012.

Prior to his appointment to Baltimore, Archbishop Lori served as Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Conn., from 2001 to 2012 and as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington from 1995 to 2001.

A native of Louisville, Ky., Archbishop Lori holds a bachelor's degree from the Seminary of St. Pius X in Erlanger, Ky., a master's degree from Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg and a doctorate in sacred theology from The Catholic University of America. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Washington in 1977.

In addition to his responsibilities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archbishop Lori serves as Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus and is the vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Lost and found

November 29, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature

During Advent, let us allow the Lord to break through barriers that prevent us from receiving and giving love. This can happen when we make an unburdening confession of our sins.

Overseas dispatches

October 31, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, From the Archbishop

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.

Sunken treasure

October 3, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary

And just as the divers who found the San Jose did not work alone, so too those who are retrieving the faith do not work alone.

Important homework

September 2, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Schools

Faith formation cannot be achieved solely in the classroom. Even the best teacher, catechist or youth minister cannot fully substitute for the role of loving parents.

Is our faith for real?

July 2, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop

It’s no secret that in recent years many Catholics have absented themselves from the Eucharist and there are many reasons for this. But none of these reasons outweighs the depth, the beauty and the reality of Christ’s Presence and his power to change our lives by his transformative love.

Building the team

June 3, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop, Seek the City to Come

Sustainable parishes are being formed that will have what it takes to offer a full range of pastoral services and to evangelize the neighborhoods they are in, while continuing ministries of service.

Pray the rosary

May 2, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary

There’s no better time to begin or resume praying the rosary than this beautiful month of May dedicated to our Blessed Lady.

The great restoration

April 2, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop

Just as an old car is most thoroughly restored when its body is removed from its frame, something like that happens when we die: our body and soul are separated until the resurrection of the dead.

Home-court advantage

March 4, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature

To come home to ourselves, we need silence. We need to pray in secret. We need to be open, welcoming to God who wants to dwell in us. We need to trust that he knows us best, loves us most and gives us what we need.

Lent provides spiritual spring training

February 12, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Lent

I’d like to offer another view of Lent: it is a time to ensure that our spiritual life is in top-notch coordination.

Putting faith into action

December 14, 2023
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop

The family of the Church responded to them by striving to carry out the mission that Jesus entrusted to us.

How shall we continue?

December 4, 2023
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, From the Archbishop

Pope Francis wrote about encountering Christ and the joy of evangelizing, a church that goes forth, not hiding or shrinking from challenges, but embracing them in openness and love to all.

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