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.

World will be a better place if we dispense with the discouraging word

February 26, 2022
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Lent

There’s many a day I’d like to be “home on the range” so as to escape the proliferation of discouraging words that besets us.

Mother Mary Lange shows us the way

February 1, 2022
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature

We need to be familiar with Mother Mary Lange’s story and share it with everyone, especially with young people.

Mother and Child

January 6, 2022
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Respect Life

While we pray, hope and work for the day when the unborn will be protected by law, let us in the meantime continue to bear witness to the Gospel of Life by cherishing both child and mother.

Our response to the gift of the Eucharist

November 29, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature

As Christmas approaches and as the pandemic seems to be easing, people are looking to get back to “normal.” Many are looking forward to Christmas parties and gift-giving. They are venturing into stores to buy gifts, or they are ordering them online, perhaps as never before.

‘Habits of the Heart’

November 1, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary

If we are open to the Holy Spirit, who reminds us of all that Christ taught us, we will find new paths to understanding; to harmony, cooperation and unity; to co-responsibility for the Church’s mission, coupled with renewed apostolic vigor.

Archbishop Lori: Encountering Christ together through the synodal process

October 6, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Synodality

The word “synodality” refers to a way of going about the Church’s mission, not as partisans or isolated individuals, but rather as the People of God, joined together in Christ and listening to the Holy Spirit.

Miracle on MLK Boulevard

September 4, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Schools

This school will take its rightful place among all our Catholic schools because it is destined to be a place of faith and love.

Year of the Eucharist

July 6, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature

Whatever divisions exist among the bishops, all of us agree on the need for a comprehensive effort to revivify faith in the Eucharist in every diocese of our country.

Eucharist: Sacrament of unity

June 11, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature

Pundits often remind us that our nation is badly divided – politically, culturally and economically. We can scarcely agree on anything, even fundamental truths and values. Nor do we hesitate to assign blame for these divisions. Anyone with an electronic device can join in the fray and many do. Few offer suggestions for healing these […]

Mary’s discipleship and ours

May 4, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature

During this month of May, let us turn to Mary with renewed devotion, asking her to lead us to her divine Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Celebrating St. Joseph the Worker – and all workers

April 30, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Year of St. Joseph

The pandemic has drastically altered the way we work. More than a year ago, many workers abruptly began working in an online environment. That shift brought advantages, but also its share of anxieties and limitations, including the tensions and even traumas that many families experienced during the pandemic. Even so, in the intervening months, many […]

Divine cancel culture

April 14, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature

Happily, though, there is such a thing as a “good” cancel culture. It does not originate on social media or the airwaves. Rather, the good cancel culture comes from the heart of God. It is the stunning truth that God, in his mercy and love, has cancelled our sins.