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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.

Archbishop Lori reflects on the Year of St. Joseph

February 26, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Year of St. Joseph

St. Joseph’s example and intercession should encourage each of us to do our part in building up the household of the Church by a spirit of prayer, by a willing spirit of service, and by our witness to Christ.

Long, rugged road of non-violence

February 3, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Racial Justice

Even those who have never participated in a protest can also lose sight of his nonviolent message by engaging in partisan bickering, by harboring angry thoughts or by choosing words that wound no less than swords.

Building a Nation of Peace and Justice

January 9, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Archdiocese of Baltimore
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, U.S. Congress

Leaders must be aware that their words and deeds have far-reaching consequences.

Archbishop Lori’s thoughts for a New Year

January 1, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature, Uncategorized

If our friendship with the Eucharistic Lord is alive and well, many blessings will flow upon each of us, upon our families and parishes, and upon the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

An Advent we never expected

November 27, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Christmas, Commentary, Coronavirus

This year we have the chance to spend our time quietly searching our hearts for the Word God wishes to speak to us during this period of peace and silence that has been imposed on us.

Un mensaje del Arzobispo Lori

November 10, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: En Español, Hispanic Ministry

En un momento en el que ustedes, queridos fieles, han tenido que soportar tanto sufrimiento y angustia debido a la pandemia mundial, las presiones económicas, los disturbios civiles y el horrible espectro del racismo, me duele el corazón de verdad pensar que su Iglesia podría ser una ocasión más de dolor y trauma.

Archbishop Lori issues statement on election

November 6, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: 2020 Election, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

“I thank God that our country came together peacefully to observe one of the most cherished privileges of our democracy, our right to vote,” Archbishop Lori said.

Holy competition

November 2, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary

Blessed Stanley Rother and Blessed Michael McGivney are exemplars of priestly courage, leadership and pastoral charity. Both are a source of encouragement, not only for seminarians but also for those of us already ordained.

Living the Gospel of Life

October 9, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Respect Life

We must not allow ourselves to be deluded into thinking that death is the way to deal with social challenges we face.

Arzobispo Lori sobre el bien del pais

October 2, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, En Español

Nuestros votos tendrán consecuencias en la vida real para muchas personas.

Archbishop Lori on the good of the country

September 25, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: 2020 Election, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature

Our votes will have real-life consequences for many people. Thus, we should do our best to discern those consequences.

The long haul

September 11, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Coronavirus, Feature

We are rooting for the medical professionals to come up with a vaccine and effective treatment, but we should also be begging the Lord to remove this scourge from us.

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